‘We beg the council to reconsider’: Father of child with special needs slams cuts to early support
“Without the team, my son Martin would not be able to say ‘I love you’”, says Francisco De La Mora
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Finnish ‘baby box’ scheme to launch in Hackney
New and expectant parents to receive free baby products following successful trial
Nightingale residents force council to act on ‘dangerous’ parking
Town Hall finally ramps up enforcement following complaints that cars blocking emergency access to estate are ‘putting lives at risk’
Two choices for Haggerston Baths’ future – but pool hopes vanish down plughole
Mayor urges residents to get involved in new consultation before final decision is made
Petition opposing business rates hike handed to Downing Street
‘The sheer severity of the impact on areas like Hackney is unjustifiable’, warns Mayor Philip Glanville
Dalston’s Eastern Curve Garden under threat
Regeneration plans slammed as Town Hall launches consultation
Titbits – procurement, pineapple on pizza, and a proud ‘kipper
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‘The high street is dying’: Stoke Newington traders slam ‘anti-business’ parking fines
Businesses warn they could be in ‘big trouble’ as TfL rakes in over £1 million in just three years
Council tax hike of three per cent voted through in Town Hall budget meeting
Adjustments pass with solid majority as council forced to swallow £14 million government squeeze
Stokey Bears’ hygiene rating upgraded despite evidence of vermin
January inspection shows burger bar failed to deal with ongoing mice problem, after owner dismissed previous report as ‘council banter’
‘Boris’ building: future on hold with owner and council in deadlock
Historic site in a state of flux despite council granting permission for development back in 2009
Hackney businesses slam ‘devastating’ rates hike at emergency summit
Local traders were supported by Town Hall bosses as they expressed fears over the ‘unjustifiable’ rise
Warming up the Wick: community’s charity coat rack heats up
A local project that provides free winter clothing is growing in popularity
Stoke Newington landlord slapped with £40,000 fine for illegal roof extension
Sternglade Ltd’s director is wanted by police after ignoring repeated demands to demolish extension
Traders’ ‘future in doubt’ as government moots business rates rise
Town Hall business chief says increase will ‘tear the heart out of local communities’ as council joins forces with Hackney traders to launch petition
Mayor launches year-long LGBTQI+ festival
Events throughout 2017 will celebrate Hackney’s LGBT+ community as part of drive to commemorate its history in the borough