‘Vicious cycle’: Children with autism more likely to be absent from school, report finds
A local parents’ forum made the discovery as part of its probe into emotionally-based school avoidance
Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter
Hackney headteacher unfairly dismissed after tapping her son’s hand, judge rules
Employment tribunal finds that Shelley-Ann Malabver-Goulbourne, who was sacked as head of Northwold Primary School, used ‘reasonable chastisement’
School nursing in Hackney set for £7m rejuvenation
New structure will see nurses cover a certain neighbourhood, earning praise from public health expert
Council plans for Stamford Hill approved in face of Tory criticisms
Family-sized homes and community infrastructure form part of the Town Hall’s proposals to improve the area
Ridley Road dropped from Hackney Carnival route over safety fears
The market street was a ‘crush’ when the last in-person parade took place, says council’s health and culture chief
‘Atrocious’: Four councillors suspended by Hackney Labour for voting to hear motions on Gaza ceasefire and Dewey investigation
Clare Joseph, Claudia Turbet-Delof, Penny Wrout and Fliss Premru are expected to have their suspensions lifted after two months
Campaigners blast council cuts to children’s services as ‘massive attack’ on those most in need
Local MP Diane Abbott said there are ‘other ways to save money’ at a protest attended by families and unions
Council tax hike confirmed as Mayor Woodley’s first budget is voted through
Hackney’s new leader praised the ‘ambitious’ finance plan in the face of criticism from opposition councillors
Dog owners ‘delighted’ as council ditches plans for mandatory leads in Abney Park
‘Taking residents’ views into account through consultation is really important,’ says Town Hall’s community safety chief
Hackney Greens call on council to delay children’s centre cuts ahead of budget showdown
Councillors Zoë Garbett and Alastair Binnie-Lubbock put forward their own budget measures with backing from parents and a union