Council does U-turn over ROA graffiti rabbit
Town Hall says it is “pleased that we can now put an end to this matter”
Hackney Citizen
Find out how the Olympics will affect Hackney Wick and Kings Park neighbourhoods
Tuesday 16 November, Wally Foster Community Centre
Communities have their say in council’s first migrant strategy
“Without a job it is hard to get housing, without adequate housing, health care gets worse. But the biggest issue for us is language.”
Victoria Park: a history
The Citizen takes a look back at this South Hackney neighbourhood before during and after the reign of its royal namesake
Rugby ladies on the rise
No old boys’ network here in Hackney, says team captain Emma Middleton
Young Hackney gymnasts hit London festival
Stoke Newington-based club perform at annual event for the first time
George Alagiah hosts Hackney debate on international aid
Questions asked about the effectiveness of sending cash abroad at a time of economic hardship at home
Welfare cuts could force low income residents out
Those who rely on housing and other benefits may be unable to pay their rent
Make it yourself? Yes you can!
Find out how you can create your own clothes – with a little help from Rosie Martin
Be on your guard against rogue employers
Those seeking work should check out job offers thoroughly before accepting them, warns Hackney’s Citizens Advice Bureau
Your crime, not mine
Does the ‘black community’ bear particular responsibility for reducing the number of violent crimes committed by black people? asks a local resident
With Reclaim Social Work, Hackney Council could find itself leading a revolution
It seems no-one has a bad word to say about the Reclaim Social Work project, but will it lead to a lasting change within the profession? Mark Gould looks at what makes it such a success
