‘Deeply concerning’: Housing watchdog takes swipe at council for ‘high maladministration’ when handling complaints
Town Hall concedes that it is ‘not where we want to be as a service’ but says it ‘always looks to learn from any complaint’
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‘Not a lifestyle issue’: Council repairs service changes tack on damp and mould following death of toddler in Rochdale
Town Hall aiming to respond to problems within 24 hours after Awaab Ishak, 2, died from a respiratory illness brought on by mould
‘Using all means at our disposal’: Fifteen Hackney sites earmarked for council housing – as scheme to build more than 1,000 new homes kicks on
Town Hall ‘looking for suitable locations to build homes across all our land’ despite challenging financial landscape
Hackney Council ‘redoubling efforts’ to tackle mould in its homes following death of toddler in Rochdale
Mayor Philip Glanville promises action after coroner rules that two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from respiratory illness caused by mould
‘Bleak picture’: Homeless families in Hackney face journeys of more than 100 miles for temporary accommodation
Local housing boss says closest locations available are currently in the Midlands
Number of people sleeping rough in Hackney over summer months up 44 per cent
Hackney’s City Hall rep says ‘threat of homelessness is hanging over too many people’s heads’ amid cost-of-living crisis
Morning Lane campaigners at odds with Hackney Mayor over ‘fresh start’ for major town centre redevelopment
Members of Morning Lane People’s Space make deputation to the council calling for social rent housing pledge
Stamford Hill Clockhouse to be put up for sale – with council urging local businesses to help bring it back into use
Town Hall is keen to hear from ‘organisations with a presence in Stamford Hill’ as it prepares to market the property
Hackney Council to sell off seven-bedroom mansion it bought in 2015 for troubled families scheme
Counselling project closed at the start of the pandemic – as property expected to fetch £2m
‘How is this allowed?’ Upper Clapton residents upset by plan to build a house in conservation area
Locals fear a loss of privacy and light if the development goes ahead
Woodberry Down’s residents and natural history celebrated in project by Royal College of Art graduate
Xinqi Chen’s stunning illustrations were inspired by local stories and the campaign to save the Happy Man tree
‘Distress and uncertainty’: Council apologises to Hackney family whose bid for a bigger home was hit by lengthy delays
Local Government Ombudsman criticises ‘service failure’ while recognising the ‘unique challenges’ faced by the Town Hall following a 2020 cyber attack
First stage of major council development at De Beauvoir estate wins approval – but residents slam ‘irresponsible’ loss of mature trees
Scheme will see 189 new homes built, with the Town Hall arguing its proposals will bring a net gain in biodiversity
‘History will judge’: Morning Lane campaigners to fight on despite warning from Hackney Mayor over affordable housing
Borough leader says major town centre development will struggle to make 50 per cent of homes available at social rent
Woman lived with mould and damp for two years after ‘unacceptable’ delays at Hackney Council
Housing Ombudsman orders Town Hall to pay the woman £1,500 in compensation
Plan for 76 retirement homes in Woodberry Down gets thumbs-up
Anchor Hanover development on Newnton Close wins approval from councillors