Dismissal of council employee at heart of union bullying campaign confirmed
Union slams case against Natasha Johnson as ‘ridiculous’ as investigation into bullying and harassment continues
Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
‘Frustrated’ residents speak out to put the brakes on Victoria Park Road speeding
‘Victoria Park Road is a racetrack, a commercial vehicle shortcut, a pollution hotspot, and a real danger zone’
Conservative councillor called out as ‘bully’ for threats of ‘violent demonstrations’ over cycle lanes
Threats provoke cries of ‘outrageous’ in council chamber
Council rejects no-deal Brexit as business chief calls for ‘bridge-building’
Lib Dems and Greens demand further commitment to ‘People’s Vote’ as Tories claim motion ‘undemocratic’
Hackney Mayor cries ‘scandal’ as report reveals over a third of Right to Buy homes are rented out
‘Vicious cycle’ of policy’s impact on housing crisis slammed as assembly member calls for change in law
Morland Estate residents call out Town Hall for ‘serious failures’ in communication
Leaseholders facing tens of thousands in repair bills as possibility of tribunal raised
Council moves to support Universal Credit claimants as rent arrears climb
Town Hall continues to lobby against benefit reforms as two-child limit called ‘horrific’
Town Hall takes over Shoreditch Park land in ‘key milestone’ for its Britannia masterplan
Campaigners say ‘regrettable’ decision holds implications for protection of borough’s green space
Local Democracy Reporting Service celebrates first birthday
50,000 stories published across the country in first year of operation
Council care service given six months to stave off shutdown after ‘worrying’ CQC report
Housing With Care found inadequate in safety, effectiveness and quality of leadership
Extra cash from late night levy could fund Hoxton Square ‘safe space’
Trade association calls for levy’s repeal as council pledges ‘every single penny’ will be spent on local policing
City & Hackney set to overspend by £5m on health and social care
‘We’ve raised again and again the pressures and the impact, and what it means on the ground, and we get nothing’
‘Corbyn before country’: Council slammed for People’s Vote ‘fudge’ as it prepares to ‘firmly reject’ no-deal Brexit
Motion calls on government to prepare for extension of Article 50 to make time for general election or people’s vote
Tapas bar’s ‘expert potion makers’ get go-ahead to serve drinks without food
Councillors study video footage of New Year’s Eve celebrations before making decision
Top school governor raises concerns over ‘hidden exclusions’
Hackney Learning Trust psychologist underlines importance of ‘trauma-based’ approach
Schools supergroup to lead council fightback against ‘fragmented’ education system
Deputy Mayor seeks to assuage concerns around school autonomy