Greens swipe Stoke Newington seat from Labour in shock by-election victory
Liam Davis wins with a 19-point swing from Labour
Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter
‘Slum’ planning application for Ridley Road Shopping Village sparks outcry
Proposals from offshore developer reignite gentrification fears
Workers warn council of ‘excessive’ heat in Hackney’s libraries
Staff concerned as temperatures surpass ‘extreme’ level of 29.4C
GCSE outcomes in Hackney ‘at or above’ last year’s, council says
Town Hall says borough’s performance bucks national trend of declining English and Maths results
Police to propose new safer schools policy for Hackney in wake of Child Q review
The Met’s intervention in schools is still under the shadow of the strip-search scandal
Hackney’s stance unchanged as neighbouring council divests from firms linked to arms trade
Council insists it cannot withdraw stocks on ethics alone after Waltham Forest pulls investments
Fear and frustration over rising anti-social behaviour in Hackney Downs
Police have requested ongoing assistance from council enforcement officers to patrol park
Town Hall commits £24 million over four years to upgrade ‘aged’ lift stock
Council admits many lifts have been in use beyond their “natural life cycle”
Cyber attack: Hackney residents’ anger over ongoing council tax ‘mess’
Council confronts ongoing impact of 2020 cyber attack on services and bill delays
Hackney Council pushes for DBS checks for elected members
Standards committee recommends council immediately adopts new safeguarding measures
Net zero targets: Mayor shrugs off doom and gloom as two-thirds of councils flag lack of funding
‘Despite significant financial challenges, we’re committed,’ says Caroline Woodley
Greens and Independents unite in bid to oust Tories as largest opposition in Hackney
Next month’s polls will make it eight by-elections in two years for the council