Hackney gets six new water fountains as council continues fight against plastic waste
The refill stations have been installed at libraries and leisure centres across the borough
Philip Glanville
Hackney behind surge in number of mental health first aiders in London
Borough leader Philip Glanville says every school in the capital should have one staff member trained in mental health by March 2021
Abney Park set to become major venue after council wins £4.4m in funding
Plans signed off last year include a new cafe and events space, as well as further restoration of historic chapel
Town Hall admits flagship scheme could build fewer affordable homes than first planned
Two over budget schemes prompt questions on how projections of housing delivery can be trusted
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Revealed: Hackney’s last-ditch attempt to stop Silvertown Tunnel rebuffed by other councils
Greenwich and Waltham Forest refuse offer to join forces in opposition to avoid efforts being ‘used by political opponents’
Hackney children’s services still require improvement after Ofsted inspection
Town Hall signals ‘determination’ to make improvements as inspector highlights stress placed on families of children with complex needs
Homerton Hospital denies ‘banning’ protesters as Mayor supports cleaners over pay
Full-time workers for outsourced facilities company ISS said to be making just £3.43 an hour
Green activist seeks apology from newly-elected Clissold councillor over kicking threat
Cllr Kofo David accused by former Green Hackney Mayoral candidate of ‘sinking to level of Trump’s discourse’
Council aiming for an electric vehicle charge point on every residential street
Transport boss says current pledge for 80 per cent of locals to be within 500 metres of a charge point by 2022 ‘not good enough’
Early plans for Haggerston Baths under microscope as Town Hall pushes for community use
Discussions over workspace continue over definition of ‘affordability’ for local area
Councillor of the Year awards recognise Mete Coban for work on economic development
Stoke Newington councillor singled out for ‘holistic approach to Hackney economy’
Concerns raised over move of Hackney dementia patients out to East Ham
Charity warns of consequences of hours of travelling for families as East London Foundation Trust promises to consult on plans
Outrage at Town Hall as antisemitism claims follow Stamford Hill parking debate
Orthodox Jewish community representatives walk out of council meeting
Finsbury Park flood: Local politicians put ‘serious concerns’ to Thames Water
Hackney Mayor joins MPs Diane Abbott and Jeremy Corbyn to grill company bosses over their response to last week’s catastrophe
Garden School awarded £1.5m to create Hackney’s only sixth form for autistic students
Hackney Mayor welcomes arrival of ‘long-held wish’ as grant funding goes to fund feasibility study and expansion of new site