Hackney sets date for mayoral election
Ballot to take place on 15 September following resignation of Jules Pipe
Ballot to take place on 15 September following resignation of Jules Pipe
Current deputy mayor beats three rivals to win Labour nomination to become Hackney’s next mayor
Hard work of ‘amazing’ staff and volunteers recognised
Eastern branch of the rail-link would support economic and population growth in the borough, study finds
Campaigners claim decision to grant planning permission ‘undermines’ opposition to Bishopsgate Goodsyard scheme
Britannia Leisure Centre could also be bulldozed following TfL’s proposals for an underground ventilation shaft
‘Excessively’ tall buildings are being flung up across the borough – the Mayor should take more of a stand against them
Live coverage from the Hackney vote count
Candidates and their representatives answered questions from the public at event at Arcola Theatre
Parties to go head-to-head at big election debate from 4-6pm on Sunday 27 April
Political leader of borough vows to help protect city’s funding as he begins fourth term as chair of cross-party organisation
Town Hall wades into ‘Canalival’ controversy announcing desire to recoup costs
More cash for education and children’s services whilst health and community funding slashed
Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles plans to clamp down on the publication of ‘town hall Pravdas’ by ‘hard core authorities’
Multinational bins controversial plans to provide waste services for North London following debacle over deputations and councillors’ interests
Hackney Labour group splits over decision to prevent local resident from speaking to full council over controversial waste contract