Waste bosses launch food bin trial for people living above shops in Hackney
Four hundred local families will test out special caddies
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‘Historic event’: Hackney Council offering £750 grants to help residents celebrate coronation of King Charles
The ceremony is set to take place on Saturday 6 May
Hackney Council wins government funding for 110 more electric vehicle charging points
Cash will complement Town Hall’s own plans for 3,000 chargers in the borough by 2030
‘Pressure and stress’: Union for council chief executives calls for above-inflation pay rise amid ‘exceptionally challenging times’
Association of Council Chief Executives says there is ‘no financial reason why employers should resort to treating our members less generously than other local government staff’
‘Sick to my stomach’: Local politicians condemn ‘hateful’ letter sent to Hackney mosque following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Police investigating after typed letter was delivered to Turkish Cypriot mosque in Dalston
‘Always a delight’: Mayor hails borough’s young talent as Music Service Gala returns after two-year break
Borough leader handed out awards and grants to pupils and schools in a number of categories
Hackney councillors urged to complete mandatory training – with only a few recorded as having brushed up on finance and child safeguarding
Standards committee hears that lack of uptake could be down to paperwork issues
Residents urged to prepare for new voter ID rules being introduced in May
People will be required to show photo ID
Stoke Newington barber wants to open speakeasy-style basement bar – but neighbours fear late-night noise
‘I want it to be a nice calm environment where people can enjoy cocktails,’ says owner
Stoke Newington Library needed urgent work after masonry fell from building
January incident comes after council approved five-year renovation project at Grade II-listed venue
New owner of Hackney’s second oldest house says her family have been left in ‘nasty limbo’ by council red tape
Elizabeth Prochaska wants to turn part of the renovated 324-year-old property into a community arts space, while the developer says delays are costing him thousands of pounds in interest
‘No way around it’: Demand for care following a hospital stay means ‘significant number’ are being put up outside Hackney
Around 400 people are currently being cared for away from the borough, the council’s head of adult health revealed
Homerton Hospital opens ‘superb’ new pathology lab following controversial NHS merger
The essential services facility will concentrate on emergency and specialist cases
Hackney residents urged to book Covid booster before programme ends on Sunday
Over-50s and people who are immunosuppressed or pregnant can get a jab this week
Deposit a theory: Local councillor floats the idea of a Bank of Hackney
Cllr Gilbert Smyth raises possibility in response to closures of high street banks
‘Destination of choice’: Hackney Central’s pull with visitors to get major boost as council secures £19m cash injection
Money will be spent on new green space, tree-planting, and revamps for Pembury Circus and the Town Hall square