Hackney Labour win big at election and top Euro poll as Greens criticise ‘antiquated’ system
Jules Pipe declines to rule out standing yet again after winning fourth term as Mayor of Hackney
Simche Steinberger
Narrow Way pedestrianisation: traders come out to protest
Council says that research found no significant impact on businesses
Hackney Council agrees 2014/15 budget and rejects alternative Tory and Lib Dem plans
Protesters staged rally against cuts on steps of Town Hall
Hassidic Jews ‘moving out of Hackney because of stance on loft extensions’
60 per cent of those leaving are going to Haringey, councillor Simche Steinberger claims
Leader – Why so scared of dissent?
There is a whiff of insecurity about Labour group’s eagerness to avoid criticism and tough questions
Labour ‘dictatorial’ for scrapping Scrutiny Board, say opposition councillors
Majority party defends decision and says residents will still be able to hold politicians to account
Yes he can-can! Eric Pickles takes to dance floor
Localism head honcho enjoys ‘first dance for a long time’ in Stamford Hill
Stamford Hill neighbourhood forum a front group for councillors, claim campaigners
Local councillors accused of manipulating ethnic and religious divisions for political gain
Hackney Council to extend 20 mph speed limit to more roads
Council vows to expand 20 mph zones to more of the borough’s roads – despite police reluctance to enforce them
Hackney Council passes budget with £10m public spending cuts
Council tax frozen for seventh year running as spending plans for year approved by councillors
Muslim Tory minister Baroness Warsi visits Hackney Jewish communities
Stamford Hill residents welcome co-chairman of the Conservative Party and Eric Ollerenshaw MP, former Hackney councillor
Hackney councillor Linda Kelly: ‘Why I left Labour for the Tories’
Leabridge ward councillor who defected claims she was ‘punished’ for speaking out
The Localism Bill: more power to the people
A Conservative councillor considers what this legislation, currently making its way through Parliament, could mean for Hackney residents
Clapton to be calmed by cushions
Residents remain divided as Conservative councillor slams Town Hall decision to go ahead with 20mph traffic scheme as ‘scandalous’
Elections chaos: higher voter turnout was not biggest problem
Post election post mortem leads to calls for Government to make legal changes to avoid another voting fiasco