Protestors occupy Hackney Town Hall
Council budget frustration sparks direct action by anti-cuts campaigners
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Taking part in census is essential for Hackney’s funding, says Mayor
The more households that fill in the census forms, the more money the borough will get for local services
Hackney MPs miss vote on prisoner voting
Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier did not join Islington MP Jeremy Corbyn who rebelled against the cross-party motion
Hackney Downs school plan in question after backlash from residents
The council is reviewing the responses to its consultation on building a ‘School for the Future’ on common land
Hackney child poverty is one of the highest in the country, charity reveals
New figures from Save the Children show that more than one in five children live in unacceptable conditions
Love local landmarks? Protect your favourite Hackney building
Residents can now nominate their architectural favourites to get them listed
Kicking the habit: Hackney residents get free help to quit smoking
Smokers are being offered free nicotine gum and patches by the NHS to help them quit
Smalley Bois youth gang members convicted of Stoke Newington stabbing attack
Six teenagers were sentenced on the basis of CCTV evidence from a mobile parking enforcement van
Cocknbullkid: Hold On To Your Misery – review
A fresh new single and anti-anthem from one of Hackney’s own
Interview: Khanh Thanh Vu
At Vietnamese New Year, the Citizen talks to the founder of the An Viet Foundation about local celebrations and the history of the community in the borough
Chatsworth Road grapples with plans for growth
Residents and traders are being asked to consider how they want the area to develop
Ten Mossbourne academy students win Cambridge University offers
Former Ofsted inspector praises ‘spectacular breakthrough’ at Mossbourne academy in Hackney, one of poorest parts of UK
Francisco Ortega: in the abstract
A Hackney-based artist talks about his work, his fears for the local art scene and his hopes for this year’s Hackney WickED Festival
January jogging season gets going
For those so inclined, it’s time to get fit and work off the fat