Posts Tagged ‘hackney council’
Demands for greater support for renters as union collectives take shape across Hackney
Town Hall urges extension of eviction ban as Hackney Green Party and London Renters Union call for rents to be suspended and arrears cancelled
Read MoreHackney Council to re-open markets safely – though not by 1 June
Council economy boss stresses opening will only happen with ‘right market layouts and social distancing measures’ in place
Read MoreHappy Man Tree protesters vow to remain at its side to prevent felling
Berkeley Homes ‘strongly believes removing tree is correct decision’ as Hackney Mayor apologises for residents’ distress
Read MoreOld Baths awarded extra funding after ‘challenge’ from local young people
Scheme shows ‘it does make a difference when people speak up,’ says Deputy Mayor
Read MoreHackney Council launches survey to hear from local people on the impacts of coronavirus
Responses will be used to identify support needs and other measures to help the borough recover from the crisis
Read MoreTown Hall road safety roll-out continues with closure of Barnabas Road
Surge in motor vehicle traffic expected following government advice to avoid public transport unless absolutely necessary
Read MoreCoronavirus: Delivery of wrong tests to blame for delays at mobile centre in Dalston, says council
Accounting firm Deloitte blamed for mix-up as campaigners call for end to private companies’ involvement in testing effort
Read MoreEducation boss slams government’s lack of clarity on reopening schools
‘June 1st seems early given that schools don’t have the guidelines,’ says Deputy Mayor
Read MoreCoronavirus: Construction of luxury flats picketed by ShutTheSites protesters
Developers accused of ‘putting profit before people’ as protesters call for shutdown to protect workers and wider community
Read More‘After I fled, he emptied the joint account and left us with nothing’: Domestic abuse charity expresses concerns over impact of lockdown
Solace Women’s Aid fears victims are increasingly hesitant to seek support as financial and social pressures mount
Read MoreCouncil working to track Covid’s effect on vulnerable residents
Community safety chief Cllr Caroline Selman reveals project to chart wider social and economic impacts of the virus on locals
Read MorePolice review sparked by advice group chair’s resignation after Golders Green wedding
‘Isolated incident’ will not disrupt ‘important work’ of Hackney Independent Advisory Group to police, says spokesperson
Read MoreFaith groups to unite for online service on Hackney Day of Prayer
Event to be led jointly by Christian, Jewish, Muslim and non-religious faith leaders
Read More‘Help is out there’: Town Hall publishes mental health support map for lockdown
Chart lays out range of services available across borough for anyone in need of support during pandemic
Read MoreTown Hall to widen pavements in social distancing hotspots
Space to be reallocated to pedestrians in seven sites in Hackney in first steps of wider package of measures to ensure public safety
Read More‘Pay it forward’: Residents urged to buy items in advance from struggling local businesses
Hospitality bosses welcome scheme bringing ‘valuable breathing room’ as local businesses feel pandemic’s impact
Read MoreQuit smoking for Covid
Experts say smokers with Covid-19 are 14 times more likely to develop severe symptoms. Find out how to access support through Smokefree Hackney…
Read MoreBroadway Market enforcement to be tightened up amid social distancing concerns
Extra police and enforcement officers to be deployed from this weekend with parking and through traffic suspended
Read MoreLocals mourn loss of Happy Man Tree as Woodberry Down Estate plans approved
Popular London Plane tree to be torn down along with five blocks to clear the way for 600 new homes
Read MoreCall goes out to community for donations of PPE to local care organisations
Town Hall works to source emergency stock as masks, goggles, plastic aprons and gloves sought for staff
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