Public Windrush artwork set to be revealed as Town Hall’s annual festival gets underway online
Winning sculpture, which will be the first permanent monument to the Windrush Generation in the UK, to be announced on Windrush Day on Monday
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Coronavirus: ‘Has government strategy worsened impact on BAME communities?’, asks equalities chief
Cllr Carole Williams calls for an independent review into the effect of Whitehall’s response to Covid-19 on ethnic minorites
Debate around natural hair reaches Town Hall as Williams family call for law change
Family seeks end to ‘society’s obsession with policing black hair’ as councillor calls on schools to celebrate World Afro Day
Town Hall to host free advice session for Windrush victims
Experts will be on hand to help residents affected by the scandal apply for compensation
Revealed: Local politicians tried in vain to resolve Ruby Williams case
Urswick headteacher rejected issues as ‘monumental distraction’ as Hackney South MP praises ‘strength and resilience’ of Williams family
Unions slam efforts to reform Town Hall workplace culture as ‘too little, too late’
UNISON calls for action to repair ‘broken relationships’ between staff and management as Hackney Mayor stresses commitment to ‘inclusivity’
‘Disabilities should never be a barrier to employment’: Eight youngsters begin internships at Town Hall
The council’s Project Search scheme will this year see young people take up placements in a range of its own departments
Town Hall ‘keenly aware’ of ethnicity pay inequalities – as figures on gender celebrated
Employment chief commits to ‘practical action’ to address pay disparities and under-representation
Two pedestrian crossings in Hackney get a rainbow remake for Pride
The crossings have been painted on two roads with historical ties to the local LGBTQI+ community
Council bullying row: Diversity training announced as unions call for more staff to come forward
Hackney South Labour Party secretary quizzes council on action taken over allegations
Hackney becomes first council to pass Windrush motion as leading activist urges others to follow suit
Town Hall officially agrees to push the government for a public inquiry into the scandal and oppose criminalisation of the Windrush generation
‘Celebrating 25 Years’: council throws party for long-service staff
Recognition for those who have given their whole working lives, including road sweepers, cleaners and library workers
Hackney Council backs Deliveroo couriers’ campaign for workers’ rights
Legal bid union calls on other councils to ‘follow Hackney’s example’
Women traders to host Well Street Market’s first showing of 2018
International Women’s Day celebration hopes to inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs
Town Hall launches search for 100 inspirational Hackney women to mark suffrage centenary
Nominations are open to find and showcase ‘local heroes’ driving change in the borough