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
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Dog owners unleash fury over council plan to make leads compulsory in Abney Park
Residents launch campaign against proposed PSPO and hit out at ‘manipulative’ consultation
‘Deeply offensive’: Hackney residents hit out at council plans for events in Abney Park Cemetery
Town Hall applies to host a range of activities that it says will help pay for cemetery’s running costs
Abney Park Cemetery celebrates 180th anniversary with double bill of virtual talks
The volunteer Trust that cares for the park has been marking the occasion with a series of online treats as it tries to make up for a loss of income during lockdown
Abney Park set to become major venue after council wins £4.4m in funding
Plans signed off last year include a new cafe and events space, as well as further restoration of historic chapel
New images offer glimpse into Abney Park’s future – if bid for more funding is successful
Plans signed off recently by Hackney’s cabinet include a café and events space, and further restoration work on the chapel
High standards: Record number of Green Flags for Hackney’s parks
Borough now boasts 29 of the sought-after prizes – handed out to the world’s best green spaces
Hackney gardens to open for June weekender
Dalston’s Eastern Curve Garden and Abney Park Cemetery are among 20 green spaces in Hackney participating in the Open Garden Squares Weekend in June
Abney Unearthed project to produce digital version of Stoke Newington cemetery
Council announces scheme fuelled by Heritage Lottery Fund cash to shed new light on mysteries in burial ground, parts of which are in disrepair
Abney Park Trust slams Stoke Newington greengrocer’s expansion plans
Charitable trust fears for character of the historic park’s gates after shop’s planning application is submitted
Abney Park chapel set for repairs ahead of public reopening
Oldest surviving non-denominational chapel in Europe to receive maintenance work to address ‘downward spiral of decay’
Police investigate alleged attempted rape in Abney Park cemetery
Victim being supported by specially trained police officers as enquiries continue
Civilian memorial in Abney Park cemetery awarded listed status
English Heritage says the memorial is a ‘dignified and poignant reminder’ of the impact of Second World War on the local area
Guides lead foragers into Abney Park Cemetery
Dog mess means flora stays off the menu and pickers look but don’t lunch
Campaigners jubilant as Stoke Newington Sainsbury’s plan rejected
Councillors vote down proposals for a Sainsbury’s superstore in Wilmer Place due to environmental concerns
Hackney Council set to give go-ahead to Sainsbury’s Stoke Newington superstore
The plans for a Sainsbury’s at Wilmer Place are to be recommended to the council’s planning committee