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Council sets out new plans to reduce air pollution amid LTN controversy

The move comes following a demonstration outside Hackney Town Hall last week which saw residents call on the council to 'open our roads'

Author: Hackney Citizen

Council sets out new plans to reduce air pollution amid LTN controversy

Hackney mayor defends LTNs and air quality plans following criticism from residents

Caroline Woodley hails ‘transformative’ traffic measures amid concerns over public health

Author: Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter

Hackney mayor defends LTNs and air quality plans following criticism from residents

More than 800 young children were admitted to Homerton Hospital with breathing difficulties in 2023

Clean air campaigners call for removal of diesel vehicles to be expedited

Author: Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter

More than 800 young children were admitted to Homerton Hospital with breathing difficulties in 2023

Hackney’s top councillors set to discuss finances, air pollution and plans to control dogs

The cabinet will meet on Monday to talk about some of the key issues in the borough

Author: Noora Mykkanen, Local Democracy Reporter

Hackney’s top councillors set to discuss finances, air pollution and plans to control dogs

Council to train up local air quality champions in effort to spread knowledge of health risks

Amost one in 10 deaths in Hackney are linked to air pollution

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Photograph: David Holt via Flickr

Extinction Rebellion to host event at Clissold Park this Sunday to highlight ‘worrying’ air pollution in Hackney

Breathing Space will feature talks, storytelling, arts and crafts, food, and more

Author: Hackney Citizen

Extinction Rebellion to host event at Clissold Park this Sunday to highlight ‘worrying’ air pollution in Hackney

Pollution-blocking green screens to be rolled out in schools across Hackney

Thirty-two schools are set to receive the natural barriers to protect youngsters from toxic air

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Pollution-blocking green screens to be rolled out in schools across Hackney

Parents call for measures to tackle speeding motor traffic outside Hackney New School

Council ‘needs to act now and create a School Street’

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Community Speed Watch

Local elections 2022: Mayoral candidates quizzed by voters in Q&A for top job

It’s tough but they all want to do it

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Hackney Mayoral candidates 2022

‘Chance to shine’: Children asked to dream up badge designs for national walk-to-school challenge

UK charity Living Streets wants youngsters to create the pins it will hand out as rewards for pupils who take part

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘Chance to shine’: Children asked to dream up badge designs for national walk-to-school challenge

‘We owe it to residents’: Hackney Council set to adopt strict new limits on air pollution

Town Hall consulting on a raft of measures designed to help it meet rigorous World Health Organisation guidelines

Author: Hackney Citizen

Photograph: David Holt via Flickr

Residents and councillors discuss impact of Hackney Downs low traffic scheme

Safety fears, a ‘gated in’ estate and rushed implementation among issues raised by locals, as transport chief vows to react should problems persist

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Residents and councillors discuss impact of Hackney Downs low traffic scheme