Posts by Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter
Council’s plan to remove thousands from housing waiting list thrown open to public for feedback
Deputy mayor defends proposal, which could see 7,000 households cut from the list, as an ‘honest conversation’ about the best use of resources
Read MoreEmergency services call for removal of bollards at Clissold traffic filter
Town Hall officers hint at further exemptions for some vehicles to pass through traffic filters as council continues to gather data on schemes’ impact
Read MoreCampaigners’ research reveals local vision for Morning Lane Tesco site
Campaigners call for ambition on affordable housing as council pledges to ensure all residents and businesses will have a say
Read MoreFive injured as car mounts pavement in Stamford Hill accident
One person left in life-threatening condition following ‘horrendous’ crash
Read MoreHealth bosses warn ‘fear of further deprivation’ makes self-isolation difficult
Calls made for more support for those who need time off work as infection rates across north-east London continue to rise
Read MoreTrade unions in joint campaign to prevent loss of teaching support staff at two local schools
Federation that runs Colvestone Primary and Thomas Fairchild Community School planning job cuts after fall in pupil numbers
Read MoreHackney to crack down on abandoned vehicles with policy tune-up
Town Hall to revamp its approach so dumped vehicles can be removed in a matter of days rather than weeks
Read MoreTown Hall urged to ensure greater uptake of free school meals
Families boss vows to spend on promoting information after local headteacher says ‘not enough is being done’
Read MoreTown Hall to begin charging leaseholders for EWS1 fire safety forms
Council budgets put ‘under strain’ as housing department announces it is unable to continue funding the surveys itself
Read MoreLeaways School education workers strike over pay and conditions
National Education Union calls on Kedleston Group to match terms of education workers in maintained sector
Read MoreTown Hall planners give green light to new Hackney Central station entrance
Garden of Earthly Delights hail green design in plans as ‘great success’ as councillors question whether scheme is ‘missed opportunity’
Read MoreUnion for school transport workers raises safety concerns as strike threatened
Unite call on council to negotiate on payments as SEND boss warns of industrial action’s potential impact on vulnerable children
Read MoreTown Hall to set out ‘clear vision’ to improve air quality in Hackney
‘Code of construction’ would aim to bring down particulate pollution from building developments
Read MoreCalls made at council meeting for ‘humane cull’ of borough’s urban foxes
Hackney Mayor responds to resident concerns around potential Covid transmission that borough will ‘make sure to act on evidence basis’
Read MoreTown Hall to ‘urgently’ appoint new agent for unsold Nile Street homes
Council officers stress ‘imperative’ to sell remaining homes in order to recover capital investment and reduce void costs
Read MoreCouncillors assured critical bed capacity at Royal London Hospital will be sufficient
‘We’re planning for the worst and hoping for the best,’ says chief executive
Read MoreTown Hall cyber attack puts planning decisions at risk of legal challenge
Council forced to make ‘last resort’ changes to community involvement processes as data in affected systems remains out of reach
Read MoreConcerns raised over safe discharges as health bosses pledge to learn from mistakes
Joint health committee members underline importance of information sharing as NHS bosses stress ‘good systems are in place’
Read MoreSandford Court residents speak out over ‘stress and anxiety’ caused by Covid test centre
Health boss says station poses ‘no health risk’ as Serco undertakes retraining for staff on site following ‘teething problems’
Read More‘Rallying together’: Town Hall assembles organisations to end gender-based violence
Council to roll out domestic abuse training for housing staff, community groups and grassroots organisations
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