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Women earn more than men at Hackney Council – but fewer get a bonus

Town Hall says gap is down to more female representation in higher pay grades

By Hackney Citizen

/ 5 Apr 2018

Women earn more than men at Hackney Council – but fewer get a bonus

Diane Abbott says UK can learn from Scotland’s ‘public health approach’ to knife crime

Shadow home secretary says stop and search has ‘poisoned relationship between police and communities’

By Hackney Citizen

/ 5 Apr 2018

Diane Abbott says UK can learn from Scotland’s ‘public health approach’ to knife crime

East End exhibitions – five of the best for April 2018

In our recurring feature, we cast an eye over the top art exhibitions this month, in the borough and beyond

By Hackney Citizen

/ 4 Apr 2018

Mary Heilman's Idriss (2012), one of the more contemporary works in Victoria Miro's Surface Work exhibition. © Mary Heilmann.

Elections 2018: A guide for voters ahead of May’s poll

Mayoral and local elections take place on 3 May – here’s a look at what’s happening in the run-up along with some handy information for voters

By Hackney Citizen

/ 29 Mar 2018

Concerns over future of Hackney’s markets amid ‘challenging’ landscape

Traders push for more promotion as their fears about dwindling numbers are revealed in a council survey

By Hackney Citizen

/ 28 Mar 2018

Chesham Arms: 150-year-old Hackney pub retains special heritage status

The Homerton watering hole’s protection as a ‘community asset’ was set to lapse this year

By Hackney Citizen

/ 27 Mar 2018

Tree-planting success for Stamford Hill Estate community group

Friends of Stamford Hill beds in 21 saplings after winning funding for the project last year – and they are already attracting wildlife

By Hackney Citizen

/ 26 Mar 2018

Tree-planting success for Stamford Hill Estate community group

Float on: ‘swim-lit’ authors to unite at Pages of Hackney and discuss mental health benefits of a chilly dip

Joe Minihane and Jessica J. Lee have both written about the anti-anxiety effects they felt when exploring the world of outdoor, wild swimming, and will chat about it at an event at the Clapton bookshop on 12 April

By Hackney Citizen

/ 23 Mar 2018

Sink or swim: Authors Joe Minihane (left) and Jessica J. Lee (right) come to Pages of Hackney on 12 April. Photographs: Sam K

Polluting vehicles to be outlawed on nine Shoreditch streets

Hackney Council to introduce peak-time ban in July to create UK’s first ultra low emission roads

By Hackney Citizen

/ 22 Mar 2018

Polluting vehicles to be outlawed on nine Shoreditch streets

Hackney Council approves fresh powers to tackle rogue landlords

Rented homes must meet ‘acceptable conditions’ under new licensing measures

By Hackney Citizen

/ 21 Mar 2018

Hackney Council approves fresh powers to tackle rogue landlords

Hackney Council to ban disposable barbecues in London Fields

‘Irresponsible individuals’ who scorch grass and litter force Town hall to act

By Hackney Citizen

/ 21 Mar 2018

Mild High Club @ MOTH Club, live music review: chilled-out LA psych ‘like pink fluffy candyfloss’

Having collaborated many a time, on tour and on record, with scene giants King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Mild High Club’s three-set Hackney residency left our reviewer relaxed – too relaxed?

By Hackney Citizen

/ 20 Mar 2018

'Indistinguishable murmurs': Mild High Club singer Alexander Bretin has a laid-back vocal style. Photograph: Casey Cooper-Fis