Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
Town Hall housing boss warns ‘job not done’ on rough sleeping
Town Hall begin planning for ‘next big challenge’ of providing Covid-secure severe weather accommodation for winter months
Read MoreLocal health system puts addressing inequality at heart of recovery plan
Keeping people healthy and out of hospital to be prioritised as resources shift to focus on prevention, wellness and population health
Read MoreHackney domestic abuse service shortlisted for patient safety award
Nurse-led service singled out for ‘ambition, visionary spirit and demonstrable positive impact’
Read MoreYouth worker raises alarm over ‘punitive’ approach in Hackney schools
Concerns voiced over ‘zero-tolerance’ schooling as Deputy Mayor urges prioritisation of health and wellbeing
Read More‘Life in the old dog yet’: Hackney Law Centre thanks donors as it celebrates 40th anniversary
Housing solicitor Nathaniel Mathews explains the difficulties of law under lockdown as the Centre bounces back from funding struggle
Read MoreRio Cinema looks to the future as board of trustees steps down
Cinema welcomes government arts bail-out as venue aims for August opening
Read MoreCommunity calls for ‘persistent solution’ to address structural racism in Hackney
Hackney CVS meeting discusses potential for establishment of physical and legislative infrastructure to address racism and its impact
Read MoreTown Hall throws out plans for ‘family homes’ six floors up with no lift
Hoxton councillor welcomes decision as developers slammed in meeting for ‘arrogance’
Read MoreHackney Council seeks temporary drinking ban for London Fields
If granted by court, injunction would prohibit consumption of alcohol and laughing gas, damage to wildlife, loud music, littering and more
Read More‘Highest accolade’: Homerton Hospital receives ‘Outstanding’ rating from Care Quality Commission
Chief executive ‘delighted’ as she thanks staff for their ‘magnificent efforts’ during pandemic
Read MoreNew Era redevelopment moves ahead with residents ‘pleased and happy’
Residents who ‘went through hell and back’ join local councillors in welcoming Dolphin Living revamp of historic blocks
Read MoreTown Hall to review planning procedures following Holborn Studios judgment
A High Court judge ruled last month that a decision to demolish the iconic photography studio was ‘unlawful’
Read MoreFortnightly bin collections to go ahead as Conservatives threaten court action
Town Hall expects measures to see significant drop in waste, emissions and disposal costs with increase in borough recycling rate
Read MoreStamford Hill Conservative councillor resigns for health reasons
Aron Klein, still under investigation for past comments on LGBT education, triggers by-election which is expected to take place next year
Read MoreFamilies boss to write to government every month on SEND funding crisis
Cllr Caroline Woodley vows to pressure Whitehall for adequate support with Town Hall now in deficit on SEND
Read MoreTwenty roads in Haggerston, Hoxton and London Fields to close to through-traffic
Town Hall transport chief defends scheme after residents and businesses raise concerns over the use of experimental traffic orders
Read MoreTown Hall warns of ‘significant backlog’ in registrations as face-to-face services resume
Marriages and cancelled ceremonies to take priority as lockdown eases
Read MoreRio Cinema board ‘baffled’ by rumours of commercial sell-off
Directors dismiss claims from the Save Our Rio campaign, which has launched a petition to oust them
Read MoreInclusive Pride flag flies above Hackney Town Hall for first time
Lifting of the flag, with extra colours to represent queer people of colour and trans people, marks start of Pride Week
Read More‘Do the right thing’: Hackney’s grassroots music venues call for ‘immediate’ government support
Borough’s venues sign letter to Whitehall asking for £50m care package and VAT relief on future ticket sales as lockdown restrictions continue
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