Leader – School of thought
School lessons to tackle vaccine misinformation are a good start considering historically low uptake in the borough. But why not go a step further and follow Finland’s lead?
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International Women’s Day: Memorial set up outside Town Hall to remember ‘struggles of the past year’
Organisers from the Women’s Strike Assembly encouraged people to visit during their daily walks
Concerns over lift maintenance prompt scrutiny of ‘inefficient’ council communication
Town Hall admits ‘challenge’ in relying on letters to get information to residents
International Women’s Day – what’s on
The theme for the 2021 edition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on Monday 8 March is ‘Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’
‘Propaganda’: Campaigners rip into Town Hall consultation on housing waiting list changes
Consultation is ‘robust, fair and extensive’, says Town Hall as it calls for support fighting government on ‘underlying issues’ on housing
Children team up to create fundraising video in support of local swimming club
Project launched by Hackney Aquatics Club draws on the creative genius of children to make and edit video as part of Crowdfunder campaign
US takeover of Hackney GP practice sparks fears of ‘trojan horse’ privatisation
Local CCG moves to reassure residents that ‘patients will not see any difference in the way their GP practice is run’
Campaigners call out Town Hall over £35m fossil fuel investments
Divest Hackney and Extinction Rebellion accuse council of ‘failing in responsibility to protect future of residents’
Hackney health chief opens up about mental health impact of pandemic
Chris Kennedy speaks out on social care and government support in cabinet member’s question time
Trade union fires broadside at departing council executive
Tim Shields comes out fighting after Hackney Unison delivers stinging critique of his legacy
Labour dismisses opposition’s budget amendments, with Hackney Mayor calling them a ‘disgrace’
Conservative councillors condemn administration investments as ‘waste of money’ as levels of allowances and salaries criticised
Tories call for resignation of Toyin Agbetu from council naming review in wake of antisemitism claims
Town Hall leaders ‘reflecting on what he may have said in the past’ as Hackney Mayor underlines work of Review Renew Reclaim project as ‘vital’
Into the Crocodile’s Cradle with Simon Moretti
The artist and curator on his ‘chameleonic’ multimedia exhibition now on display at Hoxton’s PEER gallery
Activists ‘appalled’ as Town Hall begins demolishing Marian Court with family still living there
Sisters Uncut hits out at Hackney Council amid row over the condition of an alternative home waiting for the last remaining occupants of the Homerton block
Hackney Youth Parliament: Youngsters urged to sign up and help ‘shape local policy’
Children’s services chief calls for young people from all backgrounds to get involved