Debate around natural hair reaches Town Hall as Williams family call for law change
Family seeks end to ‘society’s obsession with policing black hair’ as councillor calls on schools to celebrate World Afro Day
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Town Hall pledges no council tax for poorest families by 2030 in ‘steady as she goes’ budget
Mayor announces ‘regrettable’ 3.99 per cent rise in council tax rate as uncertainty over future of government funding continues
Council reveals plans for motorcycle parking charges as it tries to get a handle on pollution
Residents can have their say on the proposals, which would introduce permits for riders in line with cars that give out similar emissions
Town Hall unveils new master plan to help ‘end rough sleeping’
Priorities include closer working with the NHS and housing services, as well as focused employment support for European nationals
Young Black Men project restructured for ‘community accountability’
Deputy Mayor speaks of pride in initiative seeking ‘sustained and sustainable change’
Town Hall disinvites Home Office from Windrush event
Home Office ‘disappointed’ at council decision taken as ‘direct consequence’ of recent deportation flights
Town Hall to remove combustible insulation from Nightingale Estate tower block
Seaton Point works set to begin in April as final stage of £5m replacement programme in council buildings
Council seeks ‘massive’ drop in burnt rubbish as campaigners repeat calls for ‘zero waste economy’
Fortnightly waste collections could see amount of non-recyclable rubbish sent to Edmonton incinerator drop by 13 per cent
Town Hall to host free advice session for Windrush victims
Experts will be on hand to help residents affected by the scandal apply for compensation
Revealed: Local politicians tried in vain to resolve Ruby Williams case
Urswick headteacher rejected issues as ‘monumental distraction’ as Hackney South MP praises ‘strength and resilience’ of Williams family
‘Home by bedtime’: Town Hall recruitment drive puts out call to locals
Council hopes for residents to make up third of workforce in five years time
Panto returns to Hoxton Hall after venue agrees deal with leading theatre company
After a break last year, the popular Victorian music hall is bringing the Christmas tradition back with a production of Sleeping Beauty
Over 180 electric vehicle charging points to arrive in Hackney this year
Two thirds to be installed on lampposts to make use of existing power supply
‘A great loss for Hackney people’: Health bosses challenged over St Leonard’s redevelopment
Healthwatch calls for ‘clear public commitment’ on local services as CCG restates aim to ‘maximise use’ for community’s benefit
Town Hall to bring caretaker services at 10 schools in-house
Decision on £2.5m contract taken as part of ‘inclusive economy’ strategy as Hackney Mayor aims for ‘more control over costs’ for schools and council
Beatrix Potter and War Horse among exhibits revealed for new-look Museum of Childhood
Bethnal Green institution closes for two years in May for £13m revamp, and has released more details of its future plans