Hackney Council yet to publish spending over £500
With just two weeks until the government’s deadline, Hackney is one of ten London councils that have still to make available their data online
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2010: the year that was
The Citizen looks back at some of the highlights of the last twelve months
One in three Hackney families too poor to heat their homes
Whilst the worst of the cold weather may have gone, local campaigners continue to turn up the heat on fuel poverty
Proposed clampdown on Hackney nightlife rejected
Council’s consultation shows overwhelming majority oppose Town Hall party poopers’ plans
Hackney must unite against government cuts
A local councillor’s view on what the cuts will mean for local residents
Hackney Today, gone tomorrow?
The council’s freesheet needs to be clear about its proper function in future
Woman glassed in face on night out nearly loses eye
Police are appealing for witnesses to attack on the dance floor
Hackney duo jailed for possession of guns
Pistol, handgun and ammunition found in offenders’ car and at home in the wardrobe
Happy New Year from the Hackney Citizen!
We wish all our readers, contributors and supporters the very best for 2011
Win a London 2012 Olympic coin by Hackney designer Pravin Dewdhory
In conjunction with the Royal Mint, we are giving away five of these collectors’ items
Fashion designer Katharine Hamnett and local heroes make Hackney New Year’s Honours list
Ten local residents are recognised for their achievements and service
Merry Christmas from the Hackney Citizen!
Big thanks to all our readers, contributors and everyone who has supported us over the past year
St Mungo’s praise for Hackney Winter Night Shelter volunteers
The borough’s homeless need local residents’ goodwill and more long term support, says charity’s director
Hackney student caught with gun and ammo stash jailed for 5 years
Hiding a weapon on behalf of someone else is no defence, warn police