Elections 2018: A guide for voters ahead of May’s poll
Mayoral and local elections take place on 3 May – here’s a look at what’s happening in the run-up along with some handy information for voters
News
Concerns over future of Hackney’s markets amid ‘challenging’ landscape
Traders push for more promotion as their fears about dwindling numbers are revealed in a council survey
Chesham Arms: 150-year-old Hackney pub retains special heritage status
The Homerton watering hole’s protection as a ‘community asset’ was set to lapse this year
Mayor ‘disappointed’ about council’s cladding report U-turn – which he discovered reading the Hackney Citizen
Philip Glanville says he did not agree with the decision and will release a ‘hybrid report’ later this year
Tree-planting success for Stamford Hill Estate community group
Friends of Stamford Hill beds in 21 saplings after winning funding for the project last year – and they are already attracting wildlife
Polluting vehicles to be outlawed on nine Shoreditch streets
Hackney Council to introduce peak-time ban in July to create UK’s first ultra low emission roads
Hackney Council approves fresh powers to tackle rogue landlords
Rented homes must meet ‘acceptable conditions’ under new licensing measures
Hackney Mayor promises ‘council-owned energy company’ if re-elected
Philip Glanville gives Citizen a preview of what’s in his election manifesto
Hackney Council to ban disposable barbecues in London Fields
‘Irresponsible individuals’ who scorch grass and litter force Town hall to act
Brain injury charity to celebrate 20-year anniversary with fundraising bash
Headway East London is hoping to raise £20k in 20 days to mark the double-decade milestone
Hackney Deputy Mayor to scrap SEND funding changes – but five per cent cuts will go ahead
Cabinet will tonight formally drop the changes and set up a parents working group
River Lea oil spill: Eleven groups demand answers over ‘substandard’ clean-up
Volunteers criticise the Environment Agency and the Canal & River Trust for their response to the disaster
Councillor calls for CCTV cameras on Cazenove estate to stop drivers blocking emergency access
Town Hall says parking officers have visited Broad Common Estate 255 times in the past six months
Hackney agrees £4 million deal to combine ‘stop smoking’ services
Health chief McShane says the deal will make service accountable
Hackney Council approves further cuts to fossil fuel investments
Divest Hackney campaign welcomes move but calls for ‘truly fossil free pension fund’
Hackney Mayor unveils new charity-focused Shoreditch Art Wall
Consortium behind £750 million development to preserve iconic street art space