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Carole Williams

Raising the colour: Hackney flies flag for Black History Season

Following a summer where flag wars have polarised the country, the borough is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride'

Author: Claudia Lee

Hackney Council black history season flag

Windrush Day celebrations see fresh calls for justice over Home Office scandal

Hackney's equalities chief warns of the world 'regressing' from past recognition of structural racism

Author: Hackney Citizen

Windrush Day celebrations see fresh calls for justice over Home Office scandal

‘Sex realists’ demand Town Hall changes mixed-facility plans for Kings Hall refurbishment

Equalities chief says council is considering impact of Supreme Court ruling but stresses support for ‘all Hackney communities’

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘Sex realists’ demand Town Hall changes mixed-facility plans for Kings Hall refurbishment

Opposition parties slam government's 'cruel' welfare cuts

Hackney mayor defends Labour, saying she sees ‘strong direction of travel’ in Whitehall policy

Author: Hackney Citizen

Penny Wrout

Hackney Youth Parliament pleads with cabinet against future cuts

Education lead apologises to junior politicians for not consulting them

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney Youth Parliament pleads with cabinet against future cuts

'Full support': Opposition councillors back Town Hall's green jobs drive - but stress need for extra cash

Green councillors welcome Town Hall's target to help 60 people find jobs in next year

Author: Hackney Citizen

'Full support': Opposition councillors back Town Hall's green jobs drive - but stress need for extra cash

Hackney caregivers praise ‘empowering' council-backed sewing scheme

Kundakala's 'Make and Mend' programme aims to support women in gaining financial independence

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney caregivers praise ‘empowering' council-backed sewing scheme

Hackney Council still has 'no plans' to bring in four-day working week

Town Hall unmoved as government drops objection to practice

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney Town Hall

Town Hall commits £24 million over four years to upgrade ‘aged’ lift stock

Council admits many lifts have been in use beyond their “natural life cycle”

Author: Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter

Town Hall commits £24 million over four years to upgrade ‘aged’ lift stock

Hackney Council rejects Green bid for four-day working week

Pressure from central government cited as one of the reasons for rejection

Author: Darryl Chamberlain

Dalston councillor Zoë Garbett

Hackney to host series of Windrush advice clinics to help people navigate government’s ‘unsatisfactory’ compensation scheme

Surgeries are taking place in June, July and August to support residents through the application process

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Hackney to host series of Windrush advice clinics to help people navigate government’s ‘unsatisfactory’ compensation scheme

LGBT+ History Month: Hackney mayor hopes ‘people of every identity feel represented’ as borough’s celebrations get underway

Walks, talks, films, performances and more are taking place across the borough throughout February

Author: Hackney Citizen

LGBT+ History Month: Hackney mayor hopes ‘people of every identity feel represented’ as borough’s celebrations get underway