Cazenove by-election: Conservatives score upset to swipe seat from Labour
Ian Sharer, who previously represented the ward as a Liberal Democrat, wins with more than half of the vote
Ian Sharer, who previously represented the ward as a Liberal Democrat, wins with more than half of the vote
Laura Pascal will sit as an independent if she wins on Thursday, party source confirms
Tributes to ‘true gentleman’ Ian Sharer, who lost his seat after 24 years of service
Cazenove residents’ complaints about ‘lawless’ high street spark war of words ahead of tomorrow’s local elections
Town Hall says parking officers have visited Broad Common Estate 255 times in the past six months
Ongoing review of safety at ward surgeries which could lead to guards being stationed there to protect local politicians from any attackers
Lib Dems abstain from voting and Tories oppose motion proposed by Cllr Mete Coban lambasting grammar school expansion
Opposition parties take the unusual step of proposing an alternative
Conservative councillor brands plan for new 20mph limits ‘useless’
Council tax frozen for tenth year running amid large spending cuts
Majority party defends decision and says residents will still be able to hold politicians to account
Finalised changes now await parliamentary approval
Council vows to expand 20 mph zones to more of the borough’s roads – despite police reluctance to enforce them
Anti-police feeling more to blame for August mayhem in Hackney than elsewhere, claim researchers. ‘Stop and search’ tactics singled out
Slashing on Town Hall’s spending power is condemned by local councillors