Council cyber attack data published on dark web as Hackney Mayor apologises for ‘worry and upset’
Security expert warns attack should serve as ‘big red flag’ for other local authorities
Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors to consider Shoreditch Park improvements as plans move forward
Proposals include running track, rain gardens, newly planted trees, better lighting and a beach volleyball court
‘Desperately sad’: Campaigners mourn felling of Happy Man Tree
Police arrest protester as Hackney Mayor insists cutting down the tree was ‘the only way to avoid huge delays to desperately needed homes’
‘Together we will get through this’: Health leaders and local politicians on winter lockdown
Borough leader pays tribute to ‘Hackney spirit’ as communities in second wave face ‘gravest situation yet’
Jon Burke stands down from Hackney Council – with eye on run for Liverpool Mayor
Former transport chief pledges to continue environmental work as he bids farewell to ‘amazing people’ of Hackney
Homerton staff prepare for vaccine roll-out as Covid admissions hit record levels
Vulnerable and frontline staff to receive AstraZeneca jab in coming days as hospital deals with unprecedented levels of admissions
‘Jawdropping’: Concerns raised over council proposal to remove thousands from housing list
Renters’ union and housing lawyer pick apart the plan, which even a local councillor has admitted will lead to ‘a lot of heartache’
‘Catastrophic underfunding’ made protecting rough sleepers from Covid harder, says Town Hall manager
Sabrina Pathan hits out at government but praises council officers working to house all of Hackney’s rough sleepers
Extinction Rebellion celebrates as Hackney’s estates go glyphosate-free for 2021
Town Hall bans controversial weedkiller for year-long trial as part of wider plans to encourage biodiversity and rewilding
‘No older person should be out of reach’: Council sets out strategy for tackling ageist stereotypes
Plans aim to balance care for the vulnerable with better support for those who play an active role in the borough
Shoreditch Park Adventure Playground set for £350k redesign
Town Hall announces plans for new log cabin and classroom, soft play room, toilets and improved access
Cabbage protest rolls up to Town Hall as transport chief calls out online abuse
Vegetable-themed demo was in response to a tweet from Cllr Jon Burke, who has hit out at ‘relentless bigoted attacks’ against him
Council’s plan to remove thousands from housing waiting list thrown open to public for feedback
Deputy mayor defends proposal, which could see 7,000 households cut from the list, as an ‘honest conversation’ about the best use of resources
Emergency services call for removal of bollards at Clissold traffic filter
Town Hall officers hint at further exemptions for some vehicles to pass through traffic filters as council continues to gather data on schemes’ impact
Campaigners’ research reveals local vision for Morning Lane Tesco site
Campaigners call for ambition on affordable housing as council pledges to ensure all residents and businesses will have a say
Five injured as car mounts pavement in Stamford Hill accident
One person left in life-threatening condition following ‘horrendous’ crash