Third of Hackney residents have not had Covid vaccine – with Mayor calling for a ‘redoubling of efforts’
Tougher rules have been brought in this week in response to the new Omicron variant
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Hackney’s community safety boss on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
‘We understand that words and platitudes will not create the fundamental change we need,’ writes Cllr Susan Fajana-Thomas
‘No place for abuse’: Hackney Council joins international campaign to tackle violence against women and girls
The United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism begins this week, and will see practical safety measures introduced across the borough
Parents urge Town Hall to completely scrap plans to close two children’s centres after they were ‘put on pause’
The council yesterday called a halt to the proposals until it has undertaken a wider review of its early years provision
Local MP Diane Abbott backs campaign to save two children’s centres from closure
The two centres in north London are earmarked for closure as the council tries to save £1m to balance the books
Hackney pays tribute to the fallen in moving Remembrance Sunday parade
Hundreds gather to honour those who have lost their lives during military service
Hackney’s ‘vital’ community halls reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic
Spaces of various sizes are available to hire again – with extra precautions in place to combat Covid
Call goes out for vaccine centre volunteers as easing of restrictions sees numbers drop
Volunteer Centre Hackney is looking for people aged 16 or over who can spare at least three hours a week
‘We deserve dignity’: Residents of Homerton estate hit out at council over ‘unsafe and unhygienic’ conditions
People living on the Wyke estate accuse Town Hall of ‘neglect’ amid concerns over ‘potentially life-threatening’ issues
‘No more blah, blah, blah’: Campaigners renew demands for Hackney’s pension fund to divest from fossil fuels
Campaigners gathered outside the Town Hall last week to call for swifter action
Family and friends gather to celebrate community stalwart Kit Crowley at the garden that now bears her name
The garden was the first to receive a new moniker through a Town Hall project to reclaim places linked to slavery
Doctors delighted as two new GP surgeries win approval of Town Hall planners
Medics say the new buildings will offer ‘huge opportunities’ in tackling health inequalities
Parents battling to save two children’s centres in Hackney slam ‘dishonest’ consultation
Families who use Fernbank and Hillside centres say ‘vulnerable children will be impacted’ as cash-strapped council tries to save £1m
Voter ID proposals could disenfranchise ‘thousands’ in Hackney, local politicians warn
Council tells the government that the proposals will have a ‘particularly negative impact’ on turnout in the borough
Union protests against suspension of staff member at homelessness charity – and wants Hackney Council to ‘demand reinstatement’
Unite alleges repairs manager at St Mungo’s was suspended after raising concerns about bullying – a claim refuted by the charity
Timber talked up as Town Hall planners discuss importance of building materials in reducing carbon emissions
Iconic green buildings can ‘inspire a generation’, says council planning manager