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Posts Tagged ‘hackney’

Hackney mayoral election 2026: meet the Green party candidate Zoë Garbett

By Patrick Cardwell | Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 14:14
Zoë Garbett and Patrick Cardwell

‘The people of Hackney own Hackney and we’re taking it back’ she proclaims

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Local elections 2026: Candidates to be quizzed at hustings across the borough

By Andrea Bidnic | Friday 10 April 2026 at 10:02
Polling station credit Martin Deutsch

The events are an opportunity to hear from candidates for the Hackney mayoralty along with those standing for councillor seats

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Hackney residents have three weeks left to apply for free voter ID for May mayoral and councillor elections

By Niall Holden | Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 08:28
Polling station credit Martin Deutsch

Hackney goes to the polls on 7 May to elect an executive mayor and 57 councillors. Apply for your free ID before the 28 April deadline

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Residents petition council to reopen London Fields paddling pool

By Niall Holden | Thursday 2 April 2026 at 08:25
Black and white photo of children playing in large paddling pool.

While Clissold Park has seen its facilities restored, the London Fields site remains a storage depot

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Hackney manhole leak flowing for ‘four years’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 2 April 2026 at 08:20
Reiner Tegtmeyer points at a leaking pothole in the road, water leaks down the curb.

Thames Water has been accused of incompetence and failing to address the ongoing hazard

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Moth Club gets reprieve as council blocks planning bid – but venue ‘not out of the woods’

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 09:16
The exterior of Moth Club in Hackney.

Venue celebrates a ‘huge win’ following a 30,000-strong petition to block a controversial flat development on Morning Lane

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Disability group accuses Mayor Sadiq Khan of failing disabled Londoners in nightlife overhaul

By Niall Holden | Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 08:41
A crowd of people queue outside a club.

Disability BackUp (DBU) has slammed the proposed licensing system, claiming the policy treats disabled Londoners as if they ‘simply do not exist’

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The Citizen Gardener: ‘Let’s bring out the green, lush, deep unknowns’

By Daniel Burke | Monday 13 January 2025 at 13:54

Our new columnist explores ‘connection and convenience’, and sets out his vision for beautifying Hackney, guerilla-style

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General election 2024: A breakdown of boundary changes affecting Hackney residents

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 10:14

Hackney voters may find they’re now registered in a different constituency – with some even in Tottenham or Islington

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General election 2024: Hackney candidates revealed ahead of 4 July vote

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 10 June 2024 at 12:39
Polling station credit Martin Deutsch

Eight candidates will contest the Hackney North seat, and another seven will compete to serve Hackney South

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One Girl Began, Kate Murray-Browne, book review: ‘These women’s lives are all heroic in a small way’

By Sarah Birch | Monday 22 January 2024 at 12:18

The local author’s new novel explores the lives of three women at different junctures in Hackney’s history

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Sustainably made play about climate change activism and class identity is coming to Hackney

By Lizzie McAllister | Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 14:59

Boundless Theatre production by award-winning writer Nessah Muthy arrives at Hackney Showroom on 13 November

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‘I wanted to change my life’: Local artist draws Hackney after taking up illustration when Covid hit

By Lizzie McAllister | Friday 1 October 2021 at 10:55

Becky Moriarty found plenty of inspiration in the borough after quitting her graphic design job – and even connected with her Irish roots along the way

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Hackney’s herb masters look to boost diversity in horticulture after winning RHS funding

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 12:26

Hackney Herbal, which runs a public garden and training programmes, among first recipients of Flourish Fund

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Looking for a small, friendly and caring primary school?

By Advertising Feature | Friday 11 June 2021 at 13:00

Our vision is that every child reach their full potential

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Businesses given a say on criteria for late night levy discount

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 9 June 2021 at 10:48

Councillors call for greater inclusion push for training for non-levy paying businesses

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London Stock Exchange development in Shoreditch draws fire from neighbours

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 3 June 2021 at 16:09

Visible sky impacts acceptable given built-up context of Shoreditch say officers as Stock Exchange says it aims for ‘comfortable relationship with neighbours’

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Hoxton Street Iceland slated for demolition again as staff speak out

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 3 June 2021 at 13:57

Decision taken in face of protests from thousands of petitioners, local councillor and store’s own staff

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Town Hall to ramp up installation of electric vehicle charging points across the borough

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:38

Council aims to rollout 3000 points by 2030 through partnership arrangement

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Plans for citizens’ assembly on climate change to be developed this summer, pledges Hackney Mayor

By Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:20

Borough leader hints that 2040 net zero target could be moved sooner ‘on some form of emissions’

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