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Coronavirus: Read your way through the streets of Hackney

By Sarah Birch | Monday 30 March 2020 at 21:26
"A hive of creativity, activism and social fizz": outside Centerprise. Photograph: Maggie Hewitt

With Hackney under lockdown, now is a great time to explore the borough through a good book. Here’s a selection to get you started…

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Coronavirus: Town Hall guarantees no council tenants will be evicted as result of hardship

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 19 March 2020 at 17:44

Housing needs chief stresses importance of supporting residents in debt ‘now more than ever’

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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: Housing minister urged to ban non-payment of rent as basis for eviction

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 18 March 2020 at 18:20

Calls made for government to match support for landlords and owner-occupiers with greater protections for private renters

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Coronavirus: Local mental health charity puts out call for aid as face-to-face services end

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 18 March 2020 at 15:44

Mind in the City, Hackney & Waltham Forest seeking to raise £15k for ‘digital solutions’ as referrals hit record levels

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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 forming group to help residents support their neighbours

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 16 March 2020 at 20:30

Local Liberal Democrat, Green and Women’s Equality Parties all offer to mobilise memberships for volunteer effort

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Councillors warn of ‘distressing uncertainty’ for De Beauvoir residents living with unsafe cladding

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 16 March 2020 at 20:19

Three privately-owned buildings await response from government on remediation funding

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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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Debate around natural hair reaches Town Hall as Williams family call for law change

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 27 February 2020 at 22:32

Family seeks end to ‘society’s obsession with policing black hair’ as councillor calls on schools to celebrate World Afro Day

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Town Hall pledges no council tax for poorest families by 2030 in ‘steady as she goes’ budget

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 27 February 2020 at 22:12

Mayor announces ‘regrettable’ 3.99 per cent rise in council tax rate as uncertainty over future of government funding continues

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Young Black Men project restructured for ‘community accountability’

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 21:45

Deputy Mayor speaks of pride in initiative seeking ‘sustained and sustainable change’

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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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Campaigners up pressure over hospital cleaners’ pay with Valentine’s Day protest

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 17 February 2020 at 18:54

Staff call for equal treatment as Hackney Mayor offers council assistance to hospital to bring workers inhouse ‘at earliest opportunity’

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Residents ‘delighted’ by new London Marathon-funded play areas for Hackney’s kids

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 7 February 2020 at 15:00

Morland and George Downing estates receive £170,000 to support ‘fun and inclusive activities’ for young people

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Parents vow to oppose cut of daycare at Millfields children’s centre

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 4 February 2020 at 20:34

Campaign demands more information on centre’s financial deficit

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Local health merger could mean loss of ‘accountability and money’, councillors warn

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 4 February 2020 at 20:34
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Hackney Mayor ‘extremely annoyed’ over lack of engagement over reforms since general election

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