Commission investigating school inclusion and children’s wellbeing issues call for evidence
Hackney’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission is conducting a review into how the council and its partners can better support children and young people in the borough
Read MoreWinter Toy Appeal hopes for festive miracle so every child can have a merry Christmas
With less than a fortnight before the donation window closes, members of the public are being asked to give away a new toy so children living in extreme hardship can have a special gift to open on Christmas
Read More‘Not your typical high street’ – residents express concern over new Aldi on Hackney Road
A group of locals have said they are ‘extremely worried’ about the plans
Read MoreTfL projects set to become cheaper thanks to planning and financing reforms
The capital has seen a number of projects greenlighted in recent years, such as the Elizabeth Line, the Northern Line tube extension and the recent DLR extension
Read MoreScheme to stamp out rogue landlords approved by council
From May 2026, most private landlords will need to apply for a licence for each property they let out
Read MoreMPs celebrate end of two-child benefit cap despite voting not to scrap it last year
Previously, almost all parents were prevented from claiming Universal Credit for more than two children
Read MoreHackney faces ‘complete exhaustion of reserves’ without ‘urgent funding’ in Budget says councillor
Campaigners descended on Hackney Town Hall on Wednesday (26 November), the same day the Chancellor made her Budget
Read MoreCouncil’s call for rent controls ‘would not lead to the skies collapsing’
Labour-run Hackney Council said the government needs to go further than Renters Rights Bill by empowering it to cap private rents
Read MoreChristmas plans in turmoil as 13 East London bus routes impacted by strikes
More than 350 bus drivers are expected to walk out in two 48-hour strikes over the festive period, impacting several routes through Hackney
Read MoreTfL ‘not on track’ for zero road deaths by 2041 as thousands died on London streets last year
The Mayor of London has pledged to eliminate all deaths and serious casualties outright by 2041 as part of his Vision Zero Action Plan
Read More‘There’s real concern’ – Hackney health campaigners hold first rally outside Homerton Hospital
Campaigners have expressed concerns over a potential contract between a Hackney hospital trust and a controversial US data company
Read MoreNine social houses to be built on Clapton estate as council tackles housing backlog
The social houses are the first to get the go-ahead of more than 300 the council plans to build in the coming years
Read MoreNew levy on overnight stays could generate £240 million a year for London
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed new powers which would allow him to introduce a levy on overnight stays in the capital
Read MoreSir Sadiq Khan vows to protect free school meals despite funding gap
The Mayor of London hailed the scheme as a ‘huge success’ and said it would continue as long as he retains his position
Read MoreHackney Council issues urgent communication amid ‘critical’ cyber threat risk
Multiple London councils have been targeted in a cyber attack over the past 24 to 48 hours, and while Hackney is not thought to have been hit, staff are being warned to take precautions
Read MoreResidents slam ‘ill-considered’ council plans to close junction to cars
More than 3,000 vehicles drive along Scriven Street every day, which Hackney Council says creates a high risk of collisions between turning traffic and cyclists
Read MoreDalston shop owner ‘brought to justice’ after selling knife to child
Muhammed Syed, owner of Madina Pound Plus on Kingsland High Street, pleaded guilty to selling a knife to a 14-year-old earlier this year
Read MoreSadiq Khan speaks out over calls to ban ‘fossil fuel ads’ on TfL network
The mayor was challenged to take action on marketing that encourages car use and other behaviour that contradicts his goal of making London a net zero city.
Read MoreMossbourne Academy schools’ complaints and safeguarding procedures ‘generally fit for purpose’ according to review
Mossbourne Members’ Trust commissioned an independent review into its safeguarding and complaints procedures in April 2025, the results of which have now been shared.
Read MoreHoxton catering company launches ‘turkey trot’ with free Christmas meals to those in need
Hoxton Street food company Humdingers has launched an initiative to make sure everyone can enjoy Christmas dinner this year.
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