Hackney Downs station to become ‘accessible for all’ by 2024
Local politicians pledge to make sure work goes ahead in ‘timely’ fashion
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Housing boss in the hot seat over ‘poor behaviour’ by council contractors
Cllr Clayeon McKenzie to hold discussions with scrutiny commission on how to tackle aggressive overpricing
‘It is not fair and it is not right’: Top councillors pledge to join protest march over SEND cuts
Campaigners say parents are ‘desperate’ as trade union criticises unfunded reforms
Lawyers hit out at council’s reliance on controversial medical reports in housing cases
Court documents reveal lack of face-to-face assessments carried out by NowMedical
Strikes by bus drivers for disabled children loom again as talks break down
Council ‘disappointed’ as union walks away claiming Town Hall ‘misled’ its members
Construction of controversial Drum hotel to start ‘within a couple of weeks’
Councillor questions precedent set by high rise inspired by cog wheels of early mechanical computers
Deleted council report sparks concerns over ‘state of local democracy’
Town Hall blames ‘error’ for passage referring to Walford Road closures apparently treating decision as ‘foregone conclusion’
Hackney Citizen shortlisted for prestigious Newsawards for fourth year running
Citizen among seven nominees for ‘Niche Market Newspaper of the Year’
Strikes by bus drivers for disabled children suspended ahead of further talks
Drivers say they are ‘struggling’ as unions say council have pledged talks will include pay
‘Chaotic and slipshod’ chicken shop blocked from 5am closing
Employee fled interview with police ‘through six lanes of Old Street traffic and was never seen again’
Battle to save Ridley Road Shopping Village continues with weekend festival
Development plan represents ‘fight for the heart, soul and spirit of Hackney’, say campaigners
Family-run market stall started by first world war veteran turns 100
Sydney Tothill opened the tea and snacks stand in Shoreditch in 1919 – and it is now run by his granddaughter Jane
Community Law Centre could close by next year after ‘sudden and unconsulted’ 45 per cent cuts
HCLC ‘deeply shocked and puzzled’ as trustees hit out at redistribution of grants pot
Hackney wins £10k funding to celebrate Windrush Day
Council is one of 50 organisations to receive government cash for events on 22 June
Arts venue Stour Space in £50k fundraising dash to secure its future in Hackney Wick
The popular hub, home to 40 artists, needs thousands by the end of the week for a long-term lease at Roach Road
Town Hall faces judicial review over controversial nightlife policy
Campaign group We Love Hackney claims policy is ‘bread and butter for big chains’