Garden School ‘thrilled’ as funding for expansion of post-16 education approved
Council pledges ‘deep commitment’ on investment into in-borough provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities
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Finance chief slams government over ‘unbelievable’ funding uncertainty
Cllr Rebecca Rennison launches broadside over lack of clarity for next year’s budget with council still ‘working off estimates’
Covid fund for small businesses reopens – with council ‘determined to keep the money in Hackney’
Businesses can apply for up to £10k until 28 August, ahead of Whitehall deadline for returning any unused cash
Hackney set to receive £317k from Sadiq Khan to improve streets
The extra funding, which forms part of Transport for London’s budget for the coming year, will go towards sprucing up neighbourhoods
Extra £3.4 million payment to contractors carrying out work on Town Hall
Scheme’s costs have risen to around £16 million, according to papers from a committee meeting held last month.
Arts Council doubles funds to Arcola
As cuts are being made across the arts sector nationally, director Dr Ben Todd says the extra cash will help the newly re-located theatre to continue its pioneering work
Labour councillors call on Hackney Council to refuse cuts budget
The Town Hall is setting its finances for the coming year in the face of calls to reject government-enforced reductions
Taking part in census is essential for Hackney’s funding, says Mayor
The more households that fill in the census forms, the more money the borough will get for local services
Hackney Council faces ‘difficult decisions’ as cuts loom
Slashing on Town Hall’s spending power is condemned by local councillors
Charities and community groups face cash squeeze
Council hopes to maintain the current level of voluntary sector funding for this financial year, whilst future plans will have to take account of the government’s spending review this month
Funding for nurseries: you ask the questions
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