New ‘Hackney Schools Group’ gets go-ahead from cabinet as an alternative to academy trust
‘School-led’ federation agreed at Town Hall meeting now set for public consultation
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Hackney MP Diane Abbott slammed over ‘disingenuous’ Brexit promise
Shadow Home Secretary rows back on pledge to argue for ‘electorate to get a vote on final deal’
Hackney students in biggest ever Christmas hamper giveaway
Our Lady’s pupils partner up with local supermarkets for their tenth annual food appeal
Mayor Philip Glanville confirms re-election bid with pledge to build ‘a Hackney that works for everyone’
Glanville running in May 2018 to reduce inequality and invest in schools and housing
Ofo defends dockless bikes in Hackney following social media criticism
Chinese firm says the majority of its bicycles are used ‘responsibly’ but could not give local figures
Divest Hackney blasts ‘shocking’ rise in council’s fossil fuel investments – after nine-month wait for figures
Town Hall says 80 per cent jump is due to price increases and that it has reduced ‘active’ stocks
Christmas (Baby Peas Come Home): Food banks to receive fresh produce courtesy of Growing Communities
The community-driven Hackney non-profit is helping to make up for many food banks’ inability to store and hand out newly harvested food
Diane Abbott suffers most abuse of all female MPs, ethics watchdog finds
Parliamentary committee calls on government to shift liability for illegal content on to social media companies
Charity to help reduce ‘inappropriate A&E use’ at Homerton Hospital
Three-month service will offer patients community support during busy winter period
Hackney Council defends parking scheme over rising surplus and ‘discrimination’ claims
Town Hall stands by anti-pollution pricing model and says any extra cash is spent ‘lawfully’
Hackney Schools Group: Council pitches ‘pioneering’ education plan
Town Hall responds to concerns about academisation and school selection
‘Want to make the world better, but don’t know how?’: Stoke Newington church launches social justice incubator
New Unity hosting first open meeting this Friday
Headway East London served £15k grant for kitchen staffed by brain injury survivors
The Haggerston-based charity runs regular feasts for members and the public
Rewards scheme sees Hackney hit highest ever recycling rate
Council on track to hit its own target for the three-year project
Passing Clouds: Anger as council approves plans to reopen music venue
Supporters fear a bitter feud with the developer will condemn the organisation to history
Liberal Democrats pick ‘Hackney Heroine’ to stand for mayor in 2018
Pauline Pearce rose to fame when she stood up to London rioters in 2011