Posts Tagged ‘hackney council’
Plans for ‘rabbit hutch’ flats on Kingsland Basin attract storm of objections
Concerns raised over potential harm to ‘important, valued and historic environment’
Read MoreCouncil tax support levels reset as campaigners call for Town Hall to go further
Liberal Democrats say ‘U-turn’ on cuts introduced two years ago is an ‘admission the council got it wrong’
Read More‘Bold’ new mental health strategy promises better access for vulnerable people
Joint four-year plan for Hackney and the City targets improved help for minority groups, rough sleepers and people with addictions
Read MoreStoke Newington Library set for multi-million pound renovation
Council pledges £4.5m to restore Grade II-listed building to its former glory
Read MoreHackney councillors vote unanimously to adopt Islamophobia definition
Hackney Mayor pledges to ‘stand against those that seek to divide us’ as councillors ‘deplore the fact that this motion is necessary’
Read MoreUnion celebrates ‘huge win’ over bus drivers’ pay amid reports of workplace bullying
Union officer hails power of ‘collective action’ as independent arbitrator called in to look at drivers’ working environment
Read MoreLondon Fields Lido set for first ever expansion
Town Hall approves £4.5m for a learner pool at popular swimming spot, which opened 87 years ago
Read More‘Be the difference’ – New Year New You!
Volunteer Centre Hackney is calling for people to get involved in their communities, whether it’s for ‘an hour a week or an hour a month’
Read MoreCouncil accused of ‘patronising’ tenants with warning not to spend rent money on Christmas presents
Councillor raises concerns of ‘Victorian paternalism’ in response to reports of ‘Pay Your Rent This Christmas’ campaign
Read MoreMuslim Council of Britain welcomes Town Hall motion to adopt Islamophobia definition
Town Hall will vote next week on endorsing and adopting All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims definition
Read MoreTown Hall admits flagship scheme could build fewer affordable homes than first planned
Two over budget schemes prompt questions on how projections of housing delivery can be trusted
Read MoreEmployment boss calls for greater ‘flexibility’ for apprenticeship money
Town Hall officers complain of ‘massive challenge’ of limitations to apprenticeship levy
Read MoreCouncil urges move away from fashion to bring Hackney Walk back to life
Town Hall to meet with Intermediate Capital Group next week as planning boss expresses ‘frustration’ at vacant units
Read MoreRevealed: Hackney’s last-ditch attempt to stop Silvertown Tunnel rebuffed by other councils
Greenwich and Waltham Forest refuse offer to join forces in opposition to avoid efforts being ‘used by political opponents’
Read MoreCouncil promises three football pitches worth of new trees in two years
Public realm boss puts out call for ‘army’ of tree planters to tackle climate emergency
Read MoreHackney children’s services still require improvement after Ofsted inspection
Town Hall signals ‘determination’ to make improvements as inspector highlights stress placed on families of children with complex needs
Read MoreHackney councillor slays demon Santa in short crowdsourced film for Amazon
Victoria ward rep’s horror film character ‘just wants to see that actually justice is being done’
Read MoreUp to 100 people could be ‘negatively impacted’ by Hackney pension changes
Town Hall stresses the problem is a result of government reforms and is ‘happening around the country’
Read MoreUnion of Hackney Gardens calls for more local powers to protect open space
Town Hall insists powers remain at national level as newly-formed Union calls for residents to identify open spaces of ‘importance to them’
Read MoreHackney goes to the polls for general election
By-election also taking place in Clissold ward
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