Hackney politicians cry ‘scandal’ over 40 per cent jump in food bank use
Leading councillor calls for ‘national changes in policy’
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Campaigners question award of Britannia contract to company linked to ‘poor behaviour’
Hackney Mayor moves to reassure that ‘lessons have been learned’ from previous contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services
Trade unions call on council to focus on equality amid ‘culture of fear’ allegations
Recommendations made for new equalities sub-committee as report criticises Town Hall use of agency workers
Extinction Rebellion: Hackney rebels blockade Marble Arch as campaign demands government action
Borough energy chief speaks out in support of protesters as police make 122 arrests
Councillors raise concerns over shortfall in violent crime services for young adults
Cllr Sharon Patrick also reveals issues with ex-gang members being placed in hostels alongside former rivals
Hackney’s Patrick Vernon dedicates his National Campaigner Award to Windrush survivors
The activist and former councillor has set his sights on the government’s new Windrush compensation scheme after winning a long-term achievement gong last month
Unite officer at heart of council bullying row loses out at employment tribunal
Ruling on branch rep’s dismissal still to come as council boss moves to reassure staff and residents that ‘due process was followed’
Leader – Laying down the law
Hackney Community Law Centre, a pillar of strength for residents, is facing swingeing cuts. Is it the victim of its own success?
‘It is not fair and it is not right’: Top councillors pledge to join protest march over SEND cuts
Campaigners say parents are ‘desperate’ as trade union criticises unfunded reforms
‘Chaotic and slipshod’ chicken shop blocked from 5am closing
Employee fled interview with police ‘through six lanes of Old Street traffic and was never seen again’
Battle to save Ridley Road Shopping Village continues with weekend festival
Development plan represents ‘fight for the heart, soul and spirit of Hackney’, say campaigners
Community Law Centre could close by next year after ‘sudden and unconsulted’ 45 per cent cuts
HCLC ‘deeply shocked and puzzled’ as trustees hit out at redistribution of grants pot
Hackney wins £10k funding to celebrate Windrush Day
Council is one of 50 organisations to receive government cash for events on 22 June
Town Hall faces judicial review over controversial nightlife policy
Campaign group We Love Hackney claims policy is ‘bread and butter for big chains’
Patients and activists ‘concerned’ at planned move of pathology labs from Homerton Hospital
Deputy Mayor calls for NHS England to ‘reconsider’ as hospital seeks to reassure that A&E services will not be affected
Shush, this is a building site!: Recording studio ‘reassured’ by promise of quiet construction tests
Historic Strongroom Studios secure condition that neighbouring development won’t go ahead without noise controls