Posts Tagged ‘housing’
Hackney rent campaigners slam London Mayor’s ‘populist’ stance on housing
Housing campaign group Digs criticize Boris Johnson for sending out ‘mixed messages’
Read More‘There are no voters we can take for granted’ says Labour stalwart Luke Akehurst
As he bids farewell to Hackney, prominent ex-councillor gives his view of the borough’s future and reflects on his political life
Read MoreIncumbent Mayor of Hackney’s ‘pie in sky’ attack on Lib Dem housing claim
Election promises on housing and permits prompt ire from Jules Pipe
Read MoreExclusive: Squatters take over former Hackney Central police station
Homelessness not politics is motivation, claim occupiers
Read MoreHackney Council fails in High Court legal bid to block affordable rent increase
Town Hall and eight other local authorities had challenged Boris Johnson’s policy
Read MoreHouse price increases harm Hackney renters
Average home now worth half a million
Read MoreThe big debate: politicians’ pitch ideas for tackling affordable housing crisis
Front page story in November’s Hackney Citizen draws responses from political hopefuls
Read MoreHousing crisis: ‘Hackney as bad as Kensington and Chelsea’
Borough ranked as one of the most unaffordable regions in London by charity Shelter
Read MoreStreet artist Stik gives away work in Big Issue
Once homeless graffiti artist publishes exclusive work in magazine to help people living on streets
Read MoreTaxing times – benefits advice from Hackney CAB
Charity wants local people to be aware of – and prepared for – changes to the benefits system
Read MoreLetter – Coalition Government to blame over Hackney Decent Homes shortage
Resident’s response to ‘Council fails to meet own Decent Homes target’ story
Read MoreHackney Council fails to meet own Decent Homes target
A third of social housing in Hackney is below decent homes standard as council blames the Coalition Government for missed 2012 target
Read MoreSeason of goodwill helps Hackney Winter Night Shelter meet demand
With more volunteers than ever, the Night Shelter is opening for an extra two months this year
Read MoreBroken ceilings for property prices
Property prices in Hackney are way past the point of being affordable for those on the borough’s average income, according to a new report
Read MoreHarder times for Hackney squatters
The Hackney Citizen investigates the impact of the new legislation scrapping ‘squatters’ rights’ on the borough’s squatting community
Read MoreHackney Conservative calls for ‘radically normal’ Olympic housing plan
New ‘family’ homes will mostly be apartments claims Conservative London Assembly Member Andrew Boff
Read MoreHackney Community Law Centre warns of rise in illegal evictions
Awareness raising workshop event planned for 11 October
Read MoreLondon 2012 Hackney Citizens’ Diary: Day 15: Reality Check – Housing Legacy
Will our Olympic investment help to meet Hackney’s housing needs?
Read MoreHousing benefit claimants locked out of private renting, warns Hackney CAB
Citizens Advice investigation reveals the shortfall in accommodation available to people on housing benefit
Read MoreSt Mungo’s charity launches campaign for homeless women
The Mare Street-based charity’s Rebuilding Shattered Lives campaign aims to prevent more women becoming homeless and improve the lot of those who already are
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