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Posts Tagged ‘hackney council’

Coronavirus: How the pandemic is changing the fight against child exploitation

By Tamsin Ssembajjo Quigley | Tuesday 14 April 2020 at 13:44

Youth charities call for cohesive approach after warning lockdown measures could be ‘perfect storm’ for criminality

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Coronavirus: Thousands of Hackney businesses ‘falling through the net’

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 10 April 2020 at 14:09
Mayor Glanville, with a reuseable water bottle, speaks at the waste inquiry. Photograph: Parliament.uk

Town Hall calls for conference with Chancellor and local businesses to discuss further support

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Coronavirus: Families with SEND ‘struggling’, campaigners warn Town Hall

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 9 April 2020 at 19:17
Hackney Town Hall

Council urged to adopt ‘explicit focus’ on vulnerable families amid concerns children with SEND could ‘regress significantly’ during crisis without support

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Coronavirus: Town Hall puts out advice for Hackney’s creative sector as Mayor says ‘We are here for you’

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 9 April 2020 at 11:45

Find out about the financial and practical support on offer, including how to apply for Arts Council England’s £160m relief fund

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Coronavirus: Town Hall under pressure to shut down all construction sites

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 7 April 2020 at 19:14
Hackney Town Hall

Local campaigners say work should be limited to ‘hospitals and similar facilities’ as they ask councillors to contact all developers in the area

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Hackney Council now fully powered by clean electricity

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 2 April 2020 at 11:40

Town Hall reveals that, from this week, its entire supply will be sourced from wind and solar energy

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Coronavirus: Mayor urges ‘brilliant’ volunteers to stick to council’s new safety guidelines

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 1 April 2020 at 14:44

Town Hall and Volunteer Centre Hackney publish advice for local helpers and aid groups, including how to protect yourself, those in need, and people’s data

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Coronavirus: Town Hall launches volunteering hub to harmonise local efforts

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 25 March 2020 at 19:51

Hackney Mayor says system will provide a ‘robust, safe and sustainable’ way for people to support one another

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King’s Park councillor to step down with by-election postponed to 2021

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 19 March 2020 at 12:43

Hackney Mayor pays tribute to former mental health champion Tom Rahilly as ‘solid support’

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Coronavirus: Hackney Migrant Centre forced to close drop-in service

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 17 March 2020 at 19:12

Joint Council for Welfare of Immigrants calls on government for ‘urgent changes’ to ensure migrants’ safety during pandemic

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Coronavirus: Hackney Mayor promises Town Hall will ‘constantly evolve and listen’

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 17 March 2020 at 13:53
Mayor Glanville, with a reuseable water bottle, speaks at the waste inquiry. Photograph: Parliament.uk

Public health director says ‘good plans in place’ to ensure continuity of council services

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Coronavirus: Town Hall working on contingency plans for children on free school meals

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 12 March 2020 at 20:23

Officers underline that currently ‘no indication’ schools to see closures as issues raised with Local Government Association

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Budget 2020 is ‘sticking plaster’ for local government, says Hackney mayor

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 12 March 2020 at 13:36
Mayor Glanville, with a reuseable water bottle, speaks at the waste inquiry. Photograph: Parliament.uk

Town Hall seeks ‘urgent discussions’ with local government ministry on coronavirus support packages

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First two coronavirus cases confirmed in Hackney but ‘risk to public remains low’

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 12 March 2020 at 11:14
Hackney Town Hall

The borough’s director of public health says news was ‘expected’ and that people should continue with simple hygiene measures to help manage the spread

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Move On Team absorbed back into ‘mainstream’ council housing service

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 28 February 2020 at 19:05

Team focused on moving families into private rented sector accommodation embedded in housing needs services

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Town Hall disinvites Home Office from Windrush event

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 24 February 2020 at 18:35

Home Office ‘disappointed’ at council decision taken as ‘direct consequence’ of recent deportation flights

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Revealed: Local politicians tried in vain to resolve Ruby Williams case

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 20 February 2020 at 21:20

Urswick headteacher rejected issues as ‘monumental distraction’ as Hackney South MP praises ‘strength and resilience’ of Williams family

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‘Home by bedtime’: Town Hall recruitment drive puts out call to locals

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 20 February 2020 at 21:08

Council hopes for residents to make up third of workforce in five years time

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‘A great loss for Hackney people’: Health bosses challenged over St Leonard’s redevelopment

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 18 February 2020 at 23:46

Healthwatch calls for ‘clear public commitment’ on local services as CCG restates aim to ‘maximise use’ for community’s benefit

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Town Hall to bring caretaker services at 10 schools in-house

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 18 February 2020 at 23:35

Decision on £2.5m contract taken as part of ‘inclusive economy’ strategy as Hackney Mayor aims for ‘more control over costs’ for schools and council

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