Posts Tagged ‘Simche Steinberger’
Hackney’s new Green mayor signals break with previous administration over ‘clinical’ use of performance targets
Zoë Garbett took aim at previous Labour regime’s reliance on KPIs in maiden speech
Read MoreHackney an ‘outlier’ on housing failures, says watchdog
Social housing ombudsman tells Town Hall to strengthen the basics as mayor promises to ‘turns things around’
Read MoreCabinet reshuffle triggers opposition concerns over housing failures
Greens welcome housing chief’s resignation as Independent Socialists warn of overloading new boss
Read MoreSchool streets vandalised in ‘appalling criminal sabotage’ across Hackney
More than 20 incidents of damage to cameras, street signs and speed restrictions recorded since June 2024
Read MoreStamford Hill campaigners blast Hackney transport policies for ‘upending lives’ of Charedi community
New task force launched amid ‘growing frustration’ with delays caused by LTNs, street closures and bus lanes
Read MoreHackney’s social rent and service charges to rise
Council rents and maintenance fees to rise by 2.7 per cent and 4.8 per cent respectively from 7 April
Read MoreMajority of Hackney’s Conservative councillors backing Kemi Badenoch’s leadership bid
‘I don’t trust Robert Jenrick,’ says local party’s deputy leader and chief whip
Read MoreGreens and Independents unite in bid to oust Tories as largest opposition in Hackney
Next month’s polls will make it eight by-elections in two years for the council
Read MoreCouncil plans for Stamford Hill approved in face of Tory criticisms
Family-sized homes and community infrastructure form part of the Town Hall’s proposals to improve the area
Read MoreCouncil tax hike confirmed as Mayor Woodley’s first budget is voted through
Hackney’s new leader praised the ‘ambitious’ finance plan in the face of criticism from opposition councillors
Read MoreCazenove by-election: Conservatives score upset to swipe seat from Labour
Ian Sharer, who previously represented the ward as a Liberal Democrat, wins with more than half of the vote
Read MoreMayoral candidates quizzed on transport at Hackney Cycling Campaign’s hustings
In the absence of two of the four invited mayoral candidates, residents put the Greens’ Zoë Garbett and the Liberal Democrats’ Simon de Deney on the spot
Read MoreConservative mayoral candidate will help ‘rip out’ his local LTN if elected – as he vows to scrap traffic scheme
Simche Steinberger, a Springfield ward councillor, also promises a new budget and planning reforms
Read MoreHackney mayoral by-election: Six candidates to compete for borough’s top job on 9 November
Three serving councillors will be vying for votes, along with TUSC’s first ever mayoral hopeful
Read MoreHackney transport chief defends ‘bold’ LTNs as campaigners again call for them to be scrapped
Cllr Mete Coban fielded a number of questions on the controversial traffic measures at full council
Read More‘Farce’: Motorcyclists and opposition councillors blast decision to press ahead with new parking charges
Town Hall scrutiny panel backs cabinet’s approval of scheme after it was called into question
Read MoreHackney Mayor criticises government’s ‘one-off’ funding model as he sets out ‘careful and considered’ budget
Borough leader says long-term planning is difficult as he confirms council tax and rent rises
Read More‘How is this allowed?’ Upper Clapton residents upset by plan to build a house in conservation area
Locals fear a loss of privacy and light if the development goes ahead
Read More‘Very silly indeed’: Campaigners blast council plans to cut library jobs amid cost-of-living crisis
Town Hall is already consulting with unions over proposals that could affect 99 roles
Read MoreCouncil tax to rise by over four per cent in Hackney – with warning of more ‘hard choices’ to come
Mayor blames a number of factors, including austerity, the hostile environment, welfare reforms and Covid
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