Councillors clash over election of new Speaker of Hackney
Opposition parties take the unusual step of proposing an alternative
Conservatives
Conservatives abandon Scrutiny after new system leaves them with ‘no voice’
Michael Levy says Council is now ‘scrutinising itself’ as Labour slams group for ‘playing politics’ with cross-party function
Leaflet watch: residents in Labour’s brochure are politicians, and Meg Hillier’s surprise endorsement
Labour MP says she supports work of Labour councillors as Tories say ruling party treats voters like fools
Incumbent Mayor of Hackney’s ‘pie in sky’ attack on Lib Dem housing claim
Election promises on housing and permits prompt ire from Jules Pipe
Hackney Council agrees 2014/15 budget and rejects alternative Tory and Lib Dem plans
Protesters staged rally against cuts on steps of Town Hall
Hackney gets new ward boundaries in advance of 2014 local elections
Finalised changes now await parliamentary approval
Hackney Council to extend 20 mph speed limit to more roads
Council vows to expand 20 mph zones to more of the borough’s roads – despite police reluctance to enforce them
The abortion counselling consultation is a con – which is why I pulled out
With a fact-free campaign, Tory MPs are attempting to bring the worst of the US abortion debate to British politics
Olympic chief calls for ‘mandatory’ funding for local sports facilities
Local authorities must protect budgets, says Lord Moynihan, as drive to get more people playing sport falters
Leader: Healthy public debate is crucial for Hackney democracy
Cllr Linda Kelly’s defection raises issues about how councillors can best represent and communicate with their constituents
Hackney councillor Linda Kelly: ‘Why I left Labour for the Tories’
Leabridge ward councillor who defected claims she was ‘punished’ for speaking out
Hackney Labour councillor defects to Conservatives
In a surprise move, Cllr Linda Kelly joined the Tory benches at last night’s council AGM
The Localism Bill: more power to the people
A Conservative councillor considers what this legislation, currently making its way through Parliament, could mean for Hackney residents
Political blogger shortlisted for Orwell Prize
Hackney Conservative Graeme Archer is up for a prestigious national writing award
Gone with the wind: turbine plan scrapped
No ready cash for the council’s controversial proposal to build an electricity generating fan on Hackney Marshes
