‘Something needs to be done’: Hackney headteachers speak out as cost-of-living crisis hits schools and families
Educators call for more help at meeting about how schools are stepping in to support children and parents
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Cost-of-living crisis: Residents invited to raise concerns and seek advice at online council event next month
Meeting on 9 November will feature experts from local organisations
Morning Lane campaigners at odds with Hackney Mayor over ‘fresh start’ for major town centre redevelopment
Members of Morning Lane People’s Space make deputation to the council calling for social rent housing pledge
Boaters call for clarity on £400 energy rebate as diesel theft on canals becomes ‘more common’
Nationa Bargee Travellers Association says lack of information from the government about the discount is ‘disappointing’
Hackney’s cabinet approves changes to parking fees despite protests from motorcyclists
Motorcycle Action Group says the fee hike is ‘irrational’ and that low-income workers could be priced out
Residents urged to have their say on a new bridge between Hackney Wick and Fish Island
The London Legacy Development Corporation will host two drop-in sessions over the coming week
Hackney politicians welcome Metropolitan Police chief’s plans to banish racism from force
Borough leader and community safety chief agree with Sir Mark Rowley’s vision of ‘root and branch reform’
Hackney’s LTNs rake in £19m in fines in under three years – with £6m coming from a single road
Anti-LTN campaigner describes figures as ‘shocking’, but scheme’s supporters say there is ‘no excuse’ for drivers
‘Absolute disgrace’: Protesters hit out at council plan to cut library jobs – with union set to vote on strike action
Town Hall culture boss says restructure is ‘not in any way different to what works in other inner London boroughs’
Leisure centre prices to increase by four per cent across Hackney from January
Finance boss Cllr Rob Chapman says decision, sparked by rising fuel costs, was ‘not taken lightly’
Developers with ambitions for ‘best office space in Hackney’ want permission for more space
Plans for the Edge were approved last year, but team behind it are now asking for an extra floor
Union members prepared to strike over Town Hall’s plan to cut library service
Hackney Council says it needs to save £250k to keep all local libraries open
Hackney’s young politicians invite local teenagers to Black History Season launch this weekend
Special guests, music and food on offer as Youth Parliament kicks off two-month celebration
Borough leader ‘cannot guarantee’ that Hackney Carnival will return next year
The annual event was cancelled last month following the Queen’s death
Town Hall to host Winter Warmer event for older residents in council housing – with advice on how to beat the cold and keep costs down
Free massages and activities on offer as annual get-together returns for first time since 2019
‘Makes a big difference’: Organisers of Halloween food bank trail urge residents and businesses to sign up
Donate supplies while out and about in Hackney on 31 October as Trick or Eat returns for fourth year