‘Second-class citizens’: Homerton Hospital grilled on extension of outsourced labour
Unions brand proposed new contract ‘absolutely devastating’ as hospital ‘determined’ to strike deal securing better terms for workers
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Town Hall housing boss warns ‘job not done’ on rough sleeping
Town Hall begin planning for ‘next big challenge’ of providing Covid-secure severe weather accommodation for winter months
Local health system puts addressing inequality at heart of recovery plan
Keeping people healthy and out of hospital to be prioritised as resources shift to focus on prevention, wellness and population health
Youth worker raises alarm over ‘punitive’ approach in Hackney schools
Concerns voiced over ‘zero-tolerance’ schooling as Deputy Mayor urges prioritisation of health and wellbeing
Rio Cinema looks to the future as board of trustees steps down
Cinema welcomes government arts bail-out as venue aims for August opening
Town Hall throws out plans for ‘family homes’ six floors up with no lift
Hoxton councillor welcomes decision as developers slammed in meeting for ‘arrogance’
New Era redevelopment moves ahead with residents ‘pleased and happy’
Residents who ‘went through hell and back’ join local councillors in welcoming Dolphin Living revamp of historic blocks
Police identify no officer misconduct in Mare Street incident following ‘comprehensive review’
Youth-led monitoring group Hackney Account calls for ‘transparent conversation’ on use of force by police
Happy Man Tree campaign slams injunction against peaceful protest as ‘shameful’
Campaigners to present 22,000 signature petition to Hackney Mayor as council defends injunction as ‘last resort’
Local pride as Homerton midwife graces cover of British Vogue
Rachel Millar one of three frontline workers celebrated by fashion magazine for ‘courage in face of adversity’
Council apologises after single mum of disabled child left with no emergency water for days
Mum-of-three speaks out following seven-day ordeal as SEND campaigners call on Town Hall to learn from case
Homerton Hospital cleaners ‘stabbed in the back’ over new five-year pay deal
Trade unions voice ‘horror’ at planned new contract in October as hospital says ‘discussions continue’ on sick pay arrangements
Demands for greater support for renters as union collectives take shape across Hackney
Town Hall urges extension of eviction ban as Hackney Green Party and London Renters Union call for rents to be suspended and arrears cancelled
Hackney’s environment chief and leading Tory councillor clash over transport and waste policies
Burke and Steinberger in war of words after latter accuses Labour of ‘using Covid to drive through their own crazy schemes’
Happy Man Tree protesters vow to remain at its side to prevent felling
Berkeley Homes ‘strongly believes removing tree is correct decision’ as Hackney Mayor apologises for residents’ distress
Old Baths awarded extra funding after ‘challenge’ from local young people
Scheme shows ‘it does make a difference when people speak up,’ says Deputy Mayor