Cross-party calls made to safeguard future of domestic violence charity Sistah Space
Council urged to offer reduced rent at Mare Street premises as founder advocates for domestic violence victims’ right to ‘place of safety’
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Council finance director warns of ‘big challenge’ on business rates relief
‘The double whammy for businesses will be having less income and higher costs,’ says Ian Williams
Town Hall works to support residents as Universal Credit claims soar
Claims see spike of 60 per cent between May and June as councillors warn of ‘new wave’ of job losses when furlough ends
Hackney sees highest two-week rise in Covid-19 cases in London
Local public health director says figures present ‘no need to be alarmed’ with London’s R rate remaining below 1
Hackney Council to table Black Lives Matter motion next week
Motion commits Town Hall to ‘actively fighting racism in the borough’
Hundreds turn out to support domestic violence charity at centre of premises row with Hackney Council
Sistah Space, the only organisation in London serving African and Caribbean women, is fighting a move back to its former home after deeming it ‘unsafe’
Local health system puts addressing inequality at heart of recovery plan
Keeping people healthy and out of hospital to be prioritised as resources shift to focus on prevention, wellness and population health
Rio Cinema looks to the future as board of trustees steps down
Cinema welcomes government arts bail-out as venue aims for August opening
Rio Cinema board ‘baffled’ by rumours of commercial sell-off
Directors dismiss claims from the Save Our Rio campaign, which has launched a petition to oust them
Theatre Exchange launches Hackney Social Radio for ‘young at heart’
Immediate Theatre aims to create ‘sense of community through airwaves’ for isolated people from tomorrow morning on Resonance FM
Happy Man Tree campaign slams injunction against peaceful protest as ‘shameful’
Campaigners to present 22,000 signature petition to Hackney Mayor as council defends injunction as ‘last resort’
Holborn Studios survives again as decision to approve demolition ruled ‘unlawful’
Iconic photography studio celebrates ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for lobbying of councillors
Local charity praised for ‘good leadership’ after removing sign featuring name of Sir John Cass
Slave trader’s name taken down from front of Sir John Cass Hall while Museum of the Home announces listening exercise on future of controversial Sir Robert Geffrye statue
Council criticised for continuing to argue in court over tenant’s eviction amid lockdown
Community law centre brands Town Hall statements welcoming a ruling that disagreed with its own legal arguments ‘counterintuitive’, as London Renters Union calls for an apology
Council apologises after single mum of disabled child left with no emergency water for days
Mum-of-three speaks out following seven-day ordeal as SEND campaigners call on Town Hall to learn from case
Demands for greater support for renters as union collectives take shape across Hackney
Town Hall urges extension of eviction ban as Hackney Green Party and London Renters Union call for rents to be suspended and arrears cancelled