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'The voice of good design and conservation needs to be heard'

Hackney Society's Lisa Shell on the band of volunteers fighting for the borough's heritage, keeping the council in check, and adapting after the sudden loss of a friend and colleague

Author: Hackney Citizen

'The voice of good design and conservation needs to be heard'

‘Long overdue’: Any council tower block taller than 30 metres to get ‘alternative evacuation route’

Hackney Mayor calls on government to go further and add another staircase to buildings over 18 metres

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

‘Long overdue’: Any council tower block taller than 30 metres to get ‘alternative evacuation route’

Stoke Newington Library needed urgent work after masonry fell from building

January incident comes after council approved five-year renovation project at Grade II-listed venue

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Stoke Newington Library needed urgent work after masonry fell from building

Emergency appeal launched for Stoke Newington businesses left ‘fighting for survival’ after building collapse

A number of traders on the High Street cannot access their businesses, with the road set to be closed until mid-February

Author: Hackney Citizen

Emergency appeal launched for Stoke Newington businesses left ‘fighting for survival’ after building collapse

Housing could be built behind Stoke Newington Town Hall to help cover maintenance costs

Millions have been spent to shore up grade II-listed Church Street building, which is a popular wedding venue

Author: Hackney Citizen

Housing could be built behind Stoke Newington Town Hall to help cover maintenance costs