Council commission slammed for ‘dismissing’ PSPO opposition as ‘passing social media campaign’
‘The council have dismissed the groundswell of public opposition to Linden’s Law,’ says housing campaigner
Sophie Linden
Future PSPOs: we will not rule them out, says Hackney Council
Report recommends that Hackney Council monitor the ‘success’ of Public Space Protection Orders that are currently in place in ten other London boroughs
Council calls for 100 extra police officers on the streets
Report by Deputy Mayor says loss of 173 officers over five years is ‘excessive, disproportionate and counter-productive’
Noisy neighbour gets speakers seized for playing ‘extremely loud’ country and western
No more hoedown for country fan after Council confiscates TV, speakers and four CD players
Sophie Linden announces withdrawal of Council’s controversial PSPO
Deputy Mayor says the Council has recognised the public’s ‘strength of feeling’ on the issue
Leader – Linden’s law: the blanket ban that left Hackney residents cold
The Council’s quiet introduction of a Public Space Protection Order reveals a worrying attitude towards rough sleepers
Hackney Council bows to pressure and removes rough sleepers from PSPO
Rough sleeping removed after 80,000 sign petition against the PSPO but campaigners say amendment “not good enough”
Councillor Philip Glanville makes history with midnight wedding
Hoxton councillor and partner Giles McCrary convert civil partnership into marriage one minute after changes to law come into effect
Jail those caught twice with a knife, says Hackney Council
Council backs government on tougher penalties for knife crime as the new laws are criticised by London charities
Angus Mulready-Jones stands down as Hackney councillor to take up prisons inspectorate role
‘I regret leaving my fellow councillors in the lurch,’ says crime science Masters student
Titbits – Sophie Linden’s Freudian slip, A-board woes and bogs
What was with the winks at the council meeting… and who flushed first at toilet event?
Hackney councillor Brian Bell accused of ‘disrespecting’ education head Tricia Okoruwa
Deputy Mayor forced to adjourn Standards Committee hearing after Labour member is absent due to illness
No takers yet for Hackney Council’s gay marriage proposal
Invitation sent out but no one has RSVPed
Kingsland Fire Station closure sparks alarm
Haggerston is borough’s blaze hotspot, GLA’s stats reveal
Judges reject Hackney Council’s bid to halt fire station closure
Kingsland Fire Station to close next month after Town Hall fails to secure judicial review
Travellers given 24 hours to vacate Mabley Green
Notice to leave site near Hackney Marshes is cut after evidence of fly-tipping found