Licensing restrictions ‘aren’t about stopping fun’, says councillor
Committee maintains every case that comes before it decided on merit
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‘Distraught’ residents of historic Chocolate Studios hit out at hotel planning decision
Development application to proceed to committee despite admissions of potential inaccuracies in documentation
Hackney pupils collect their GCSE results
We bring you the latest as schools across the borough open their doors
Hackney in UK’s bottom five for pollution purged by trees
Council restates commitment to plant additional 1,000 trees over next four years
‘Victims are becoming the perpetrators’: Rabbi and former Labour councillor hits out at ‘toxic’ atmosphere in local party
Party says it is ‘very sorry’ to hear the views of Rabbi Avrohom Pinter, who recently wrote to Jeremy Corbyn over ‘unchallenged’ instances of antisemitism he has suffered
Hackney students pick up their A-level results
Jitters and joy aplenty as we bring you the latest from schools across the borough
Rashan Charles: Officer cleared of misconduct despite ‘basic failings’
Police watchdog investigation concludes the officer ‘froze’ but ‘did his best in difficult circumstances’
Homerton Hospital retains ‘Good’ rating from health watchdog
Care Quality Commission inspectors mark A&E department as ‘Outstanding’ and upgrade maternity service for first time in years
Plastic-Free Hackney: Help shape the campaign with a quick survey
Bettina Maidment wants to hear the community’s views on plastic pollution to help her pinpoint the issues that matter most
Over 50 sign-ups for Hackney’s community garden manifesto – as council offers to meet organisers
Growers across the borough are uniting in an effort to protect open spaces from development
Residents seek clarity from council over tower block repairs
Decorative brickwork fell from the top of Morland Estate last November due to ‘extensive corrosion’
Hackney becomes first council to pass Windrush motion as leading activist urges others to follow suit
Town Hall officially agrees to push the government for a public inquiry into the scandal and oppose criminalisation of the Windrush generation
Two Hackney children attend schools run by firm at centre of ‘disturbing’ care home allegations
Hackney Council says ‘no concerns’ have been raised about the schools after Cambian Group rejects reports of poor conditions in its care homes
Council to look into allegations of illegally-overcrowded Upper Clapton houses
Claims come in wake of application for 13-room HMO on Hawkwood Mount
Citizen joins forces with local campaigner Bettina Maidment for a plastic-free Hackney
‘Whether government has to enforce change, or businesses voluntarily move away from plastics to more sustainable options, change needs to happen!’
Adult social care funding squeeze of £2.3m to impact Housing Related Support
Experts warn of looming funding crisis for English councils