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Council moves to support Universal Credit claimants as rent arrears climb
Town Hall continues to lobby against benefit reforms as two-child limit called ‘horrific’
Town Hall takes over Shoreditch Park land in ‘key milestone’ for its Britannia masterplan
Campaigners say ‘regrettable’ decision holds implications for protection of borough’s green space
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Local Democracy Reporting Service celebrates first birthday
50,000 stories published across the country in first year of operation
Council care service given six months to stave off shutdown after ‘worrying’ CQC report
Housing With Care found inadequate in safety, effectiveness and quality of leadership
Extra cash from late night levy could fund Hoxton Square ‘safe space’
Trade association calls for levy’s repeal as council pledges ‘every single penny’ will be spent on local policing
City & Hackney set to overspend by £5m on health and social care
‘We’ve raised again and again the pressures and the impact, and what it means on the ground, and we get nothing’
‘Corbyn before country’: Council slammed for People’s Vote ‘fudge’ as it prepares to ‘firmly reject’ no-deal Brexit
Motion calls on government to prepare for extension of Article 50 to make time for general election or people’s vote
Tapas bar’s ‘expert potion makers’ get go-ahead to serve drinks without food
Councillors study video footage of New Year’s Eve celebrations before making decision
Anorak, Space gallery, exhibition preview: ‘Tension between survival and leisure’
Anna Chrystal Stephens’ first solo show, featuring sculpture and photography, is a ‘reaction to anxiety about environmental crisis’
Top school governor raises concerns over ‘hidden exclusions’
Hackney Learning Trust psychologist underlines importance of ‘trauma-based’ approach
Same again please!: Hackney boozer retains ‘Beard-Friendly Pub of the Year’ award
Online poll sees The Cock Tavern maintain its reputation as a shelter for the unshorn
‘One of a kind’: Arcola Theatre announces return of its community arts festival
Creative/Disruption 19 will feature 12 productions which celebrate the diversity of east London
Schools supergroup to lead council fightback against ‘fragmented’ education system
Deputy Mayor seeks to assuage concerns around school autonomy
Deputy Mayor hits out at government’s ‘deeply irresponsible’ SEND policy
‘I know I might sound like the Grim Reaper, but it’s just continual cuts’