Rent rises in Hackney causing homelessness to spiral, council warns
‘Heartbreaking reality’ is thousands will be stuck in ‘far from ideal’ temporary housing, says Cllr Sade Etti
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Morning Lane campaigners quit community panel over ‘corrupt council process’
Activists blast Town Hall’s ‘dishonesty’ and ‘broken promises’ over central Hackney development
‘Simply not true’: Council hits back at Green party over alleged solar panel blunder
Town Hall denies that panels on Dalston property were left disconnected for 15 years
‘Very risky’: Campaigners say development plans next to Hackney Marshes could increase flooding
Housing proposal by Waltham Forest Council would impact ‘ecologically sensitive’ marshland, activists warn
Hackney Council under fire over housing conditions as protesters demand action
Cabinet member says council has ‘gone further’ than Grenfell inquiry’s recommendations
Tougher rules for Hackney landlords on the way, council hints
Town Hall’s private renting chief says report on selective licensing expected within weeks
Almost 3,500 Hackney households are in temporary accommodation – as councils warn of ‘unsustainable’ homelessness levels
Hackney forecasts overspend of £7.4m on support for homeless households
‘We need to get our finger out’: Councillors welcome plans for ‘specialist’ homes for vulnerable residents
Town Hall proposes a mix of upgraded and new accommodation to be built over the next 10 years
Town Hall commits £24 million over four years to upgrade ‘aged’ lift stock
Council admits many lifts have been in use beyond their “natural life cycle”
Lack of gas and electrical safety checks to council homes a ‘serious failure’, says housing regulator
“Report’s findings are disappointing’ says Cllr Clayeon McKenzie, Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Morning Lane campaigners accuse council of ‘excluding residents from key decisions’ on future of Tesco site
Activists say Town Hall has ‘insulted community’ in row over future of major development in Hackney Central
Green councillors call for Hackney’s housing services chief to quit over ‘multiple failures’
Hackney’s mayor leaps to the defence of Cllr Clayeon McKenzie, saying he ‘really stands up for residents’
‘Traumatising’: Resident on award-winning Hackney estate speaks out about leaks, mould and a silverfish infestation
Woman and her family complain of ‘stress and grief’ over conditions inside their Kings Crescent flat
Hackney MP urges new Labour government to fix borough’s ‘ridiculous’ housing crisis
Meg Hillier condemns fact that ‘young professionals with double incomes are simply unable to afford a deposit’
Four people died in temporary housing in Hackney over the past year
Concerns raised about lack of appropriate accommodation for people with health or addiction needs
‘Filthy, unmanaged and neglected’: Hackney residents march on Town Hall to protest living conditions on their estate
People from Exbury House say they feel ‘let down’ by the council