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Cabinet reshuffle triggers opposition concerns over housing failures

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 9 May 2025 at 10:42

Greens welcome housing chief’s resignation as Independent Socialists warn of overloading new boss

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Hackney traders ‘deeply frustrated’ by City Hall delay on community land trust sites

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 9 May 2025 at 10:28

East End Trades Guild say action over affordable workspaces ‘long overdue’ following Town Hall roundtable

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‘Unstoppable’: Sustainable food school marks milestone growth

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 17:27

Mayor Woodley cuts ribbon on Hackney School of Food’s new facilities, praising organisers’ ‘extraordinary’ ambitions

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Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha, Barbican, exhibition review: ‘A temporal and cultural journey’

By Sarah Birch | Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 12:20

The first in a trio of shows combining the work of sculptor Alberto Giacomettit with that of other artists ‘engages thoughtfully with what we are made of’

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Hackney’s housing chief out in mayor’s cabinet reshuffle

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 09:52

Clayeon McKenzie resigns as head of housing services after nine years, with Guy Nicholson replacing him

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New documentary presents ‘intimate portrait’ of beloved Hackney rabbi

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 13:28

‘How to Get On With Everybody’ follows Rabbi Herschel Gluck in his efforts to build bridges between communities

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Titbits – Dressing down and dressing up

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 12:07
Titbits bird

Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough

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Artist embraces unease of being photographed in Shoreditch exhibition

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 11:55

Dianne Minnicucci’s series of portraits capture and revel in the discomfort of being in front of the camera

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Stoke Newington library works enter next chapter as council grants contract

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 2 May 2025 at 18:19

Structural repairs for Grade II-listed reading room expected to start in June following scaffolding collapse two weeks ago

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Finance chief declines to rule out inflation-busting service charge hikes

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 1 May 2025 at 18:10

Cllr Robert Chapman quizzed over state of borough’s housing revenue account and plans to address ‘unsustainable’ pressure

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‘Sex realists’ demand Town Hall changes mixed-facility plans for Kings Hall refurbishment

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 18:19

Equalities chief says council is considering impact of Supreme Court ruling but stresses support for ‘all Hackney communities’

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Council to consult on regulating majority of Hackney landlords

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 15:37

Renters union welcomes ‘first step’ towards widespread licensing scheme this summer

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Hackney HMOs twice as dangerous as rest of England, report finds

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 28 April 2025 at 19:01
Sunday's best: Licensing committee considers Hoppers' bid for longer opening hours

Council says roughly one in four houses in multiple occupation have ‘serious hazards’

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Council to close four primary schools as pupil numbers collapse

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 11:59

St Dominic’s, St Mary’s, Oldhill and Sir Thomas Abney schools to shut from September

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Three Hackney primary schools offering free breakfast clubs in state-backed trial

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 18:45

Thomas Fairchild, Grasmere and Nightingale are providing 30 minutes of care before school until July

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Hackney mayor condemns ‘abhorrent’ graffiti in Clissold Park as police launch hate crime probe

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 18:35
Clissold Park

Local politicians react after swastikas daubed in blue paint over playground rocks were reported on last day of Passover

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‘Real milestone’ as arts charity announces deal for affordable studios in Hackney Wick

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 13:36

Bow Arts Trust buys up 10,000 square feet of workspace at Hackney Yards development

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Pitcairn House residents in service charge strike over living conditions

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 17 April 2025 at 15:40

Thirty-two residents tell Town Hall they will not pay half of fee until ‘grave and urgent’ repairs are completed

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Mossbourne heads take on expanded roles amid safeguarding probe

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 17 April 2025 at 15:00
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

Principals of two Hackney academies put in charge of Essex schools following Mossbourne Federation takeover

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Hackney’s cabinet to vote on school closures next week

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 11:39

Council’s decision on proposals to shut or ‘merge’ six primary schools slated for 22 April

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