Posts Tagged ‘hackney’
General election 2024: A breakdown of boundary changes affecting Hackney residents
Hackney voters may find they’re now registered in a different constituency – with some even in Tottenham or Islington
Read MoreGeneral election 2024: Hackney candidates revealed ahead of 4 July vote
Eight candidates will contest the Hackney North seat, and another seven will compete to serve Hackney South
Read MoreOne Girl Began, Kate Murray-Browne, book review: ‘These women’s lives are all heroic in a small way’
The local author’s new novel explores the lives of three women at different junctures in Hackney’s history
Read MoreSustainably made play about climate change activism and class identity is coming to Hackney
Boundless Theatre production by award-winning writer Nessah Muthy arrives at Hackney Showroom on 13 November
Read More‘I wanted to change my life’: Local artist draws Hackney after taking up illustration when Covid hit
Becky Moriarty found plenty of inspiration in the borough after quitting her graphic design job – and even connected with her Irish roots along the way
Read MoreHackney’s herb masters look to boost diversity in horticulture after winning RHS funding
Hackney Herbal, which runs a public garden and training programmes, among first recipients of Flourish Fund
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Read MoreBusinesses given a say on criteria for late night levy discount
Councillors call for greater inclusion push for training for non-levy paying businesses
Read MoreLondon Stock Exchange development in Shoreditch draws fire from neighbours
Visible sky impacts acceptable given built-up context of Shoreditch say officers as Stock Exchange says it aims for ‘comfortable relationship with neighbours’
Read MoreHoxton Street Iceland slated for demolition again as staff speak out
Decision taken in face of protests from thousands of petitioners, local councillor and store’s own staff
Read MoreTown Hall to ramp up installation of electric vehicle charging points across the borough
Council aims to rollout 3000 points by 2030 through partnership arrangement
Read MorePlans for citizens’ assembly on climate change to be developed this summer, pledges Hackney Mayor
Borough leader hints that 2040 net zero target could be moved sooner ‘on some form of emissions’
Read MoreResidents in council block with ‘inadequate fire safety’ raise concerns over repair delays
‘Trapped’ leaseholders call for answers as Town Hall pledges to provide timeline for works ‘as soon as we can’
Read MoreTens of thousands sign petition calling for Town Hall to divest from ‘companies that support occupation of Palestine’
Hackney Mayor warns against ‘politicising’ pensions committee as campaigners challenge borough leader on investments
Read MoreFlotilla of protest against ‘water safety zones’ to sail from Walthamstow to Hackney Wick
Canal & River Trust pledges ‘open and constructive discussion’ as concerns voiced over policies acting as ‘land grab’
Read MoreHackney Mayor defends apparent U-turn on controversial Silvertown Tunnel plans
Borough leader defends alternative river crossing as ‘incredibly important’ while acting as proxy for London Mayor Sadiq Khan in online hustings
Read MoreChanging of the guard at the Town Hall as new Speaker elected and chief executive departs
Cllr Michael Desmond to occupy Speaker’s chair for rare second term as former finance boss Ian Williams to serve as acting chief exec
Read MoreSustainability of social care of ‘great concern’ following Covid, councillors warned
Town Hall voices concern over ‘little mention’ from government of support and funding for care for working age people
Read MoreResident speaks out as Finsbury Park flooding cases remain unresolved after 18 months
Hackney Mayor pledges to ‘continue to pressure Thames Water to support every resident affected’
Read More‘Where are those children?’: Glut of primary school places prompts work on long-term strategy
Latest figures show 500 primary school places sitting empty amid concerns over ‘significant financial risk’ for local education system
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