Protest as Hackney Unison chair amongst those handed compulsory redundancies in libraries shake-up
Union claims there are ‘more than enough posts available in the restructured library service’
Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter
Spending up on Church Street as Town Hall hails LTN’s ‘positive impact on retail’
Anonymous bank card data shows a recent 200 per cent increase in Mastercard payments
Details of attempted kidnapping in Hackney emerge as council sings praises of late-night security staff
Town Hall’s Samantha Mathys says there have been ‘many examples of bravery and quick thinking’ at local venues
Severe weather protocol kicks in across Hackney – with council opening emergency shelters for people sleeping rough
Town Hall urges local residents to contact StreetLink if they see anyone living on the streets
‘The inequality is stark’: Councillors to investigate healthcare barriers facing transgender and non-binary people in Hackney
Cross-party motion calls for borough to be inclusive for everyone, ‘no matter their gender identity or gender expression’
Hackney Mayor criticises government’s ‘one-off’ funding model as he sets out ‘careful and considered’ budget
Borough leader says long-term planning is difficult as he confirms council tax and rent rises
‘Stupid waste of money’: Hackney Council’s £750 grants for coronation parties met with backlash from residents
‘I can think of at least 100 ways off the top of my head that would be a better use of this money,’ says former Green party election candidate
Waste bosses launch food bin trial for people living above shops in Hackney
Four hundred local families will test out special caddies
‘Historic event’: Hackney Council offering £750 grants to help residents celebrate coronation of King Charles
The ceremony is set to take place on Saturday 6 May
Hackney Council wins government funding for 110 more electric vehicle charging points
Cash will complement Town Hall’s own plans for 3,000 chargers in the borough by 2030
‘Pressure and stress’: Union for council chief executives calls for above-inflation pay rise amid ‘exceptionally challenging times’
Association of Council Chief Executives says there is ‘no financial reason why employers should resort to treating our members less generously than other local government staff’
‘Sick to my stomach’: Local politicians condemn ‘hateful’ letter sent to Hackney mosque following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Police investigating after typed letter was delivered to Turkish Cypriot mosque in Dalston
Hackney councillors urged to complete mandatory training – with only a few recorded as having brushed up on finance and child safeguarding
Standards committee hears that lack of uptake could be down to paperwork issues
Residents urged to prepare for new voter ID rules being introduced in May
People will be required to show photo ID
Stoke Newington barber wants to open speakeasy-style basement bar – but neighbours fear late-night noise
‘I want it to be a nice calm environment where people can enjoy cocktails,’ says owner
Stoke Newington Library needed urgent work after masonry fell from building
January incident comes after council approved five-year renovation project at Grade II-listed venue