Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
All of Hackney’s general election candidates and their policies – in one place
Thirteen candidates across both constituencies set out their stalls for winter election
Read MoreSelection of Labour by-election candidate questioned over historic harassment and bullying allegations
Claims made public in 2017 after prospective Clissold councillor Kofo David unsuccessfully sued colleague for libel
Read MoreGiant ice cream advert ‘looming’ over William Patten playground removed
Oatly claim permission was given for ad as council say mural was installed ‘without consent’
Read MoreBattle to save Holborn Studios continues as celebrities and photographers line up in support
Judicial review against planning decision could go ahead early next year
Read MoreMedics in push to raise Hackney’s low vaccination rate
Uptake at some GP surgeries is around 50 per cent – far lower than the 95 per cent required for herd immunity
Read MoreSt Leonard’s Hospital plans should prevent relocation of dementia patients, say campaigners
Town Hall commission refuses to endorse move of beds out to East Ham
Read MoreLocal education union hits out at government over Hackney’s plummeting schools budgets
Per pupil funding cuts in Hackney North third highest in England, figures show
Read MoreClissold ward: Meet the candidates for the by-election taking place on same day as general
Prospective Hackney councillors introduce their policies and backgrounds to voters
Read MoreTown Hall moots plans to increase protection over Lea Bridge conservation area
Lea Bridge councillors celebrate proposals as Millfields Grounds and Middlesex Filter Beds put forward as ‘heritage assets’
Read MoreLight set to come back on in Shoreditch as ‘new gastrobar concept’ planned
Town Hall to make decision on Light Bar & Market next week
Read MoreTown Hall ‘forced’ to shut down Orthodox Jewish school in Stamford Hill
Public realm director says council ‘cannot be held responsible’ for impact on students as stop notice served over planning control breach
Read MoreCouncillor of the Year awards recognise Mete Coban for work on economic development
Stoke Newington councillor singled out for ‘holistic approach to Hackney economy’
Read MoreStoke Newington residents slam Southern Housing Group over ‘lack of trust’
Southern Housing called out on multiple issues during debate over regeneration of Kennaway Estate
Read MoreHoxton councillors warn of ‘significant harm’ as Iceland set for demolition
Value to locals of promised London Living Rent homes questioned
Read MoreCouncil to push ahead with final phase of Kings Crescent estate regeneration
Scheme hailed by councillors as ‘attractive and robust’ as residents’ steering group divided on overshadowing and privacy
Read MoreMore Light, More Power: Town Hall reveals fine detail of publicly-owned energy company
Hackney Light & Power to oversee Green Homes Programme funding free fittings of low-carbon home insulation
Read MoreEast London Mayors join to condemn local meetings of Turning Point UK
Borough leaders claim group uses ‘fear and hatred’ as TPUK insists it believes only in ‘free markets, limited government and personal responsibility’
Read MoreClissold to choose new councillor on same day as general election
Hackney Labour set to select replacement candidate this week
Read MoreCouncil set to decide on widely-opposed demolition of Hoxton Street’s Iceland
Mayor of Hackney defends store as ‘affordable and important to the local community’
Read MoreConcerns raised over move of Hackney dementia patients out to East Ham
Charity warns of consequences of hours of travelling for families as East London Foundation Trust promises to consult on plans
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