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Author: Hackney Citizen

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What’s next after the Greens’ historic takeover of Hackney?

Hackney's new mayor Zoë Garbett pledged to 'change the system' as she claimed victory at the local elections. What has she promised to do, and how will she try to achieve her goals?

Author: Hackney Citizen

Photograph of Hackney's new mayor, the Green party's Zoë Garbett

Greens set out plans for Hackney as Labour vows to 'hold new administration to account'

Greens are jubilant following their historic sweep in last Thursday's landslide victory that swept Labour from its 45-year dominant position in the borough

Author: Hackney Citizen

Zoe Garbett Hackney election count 2026

Green and Labour mayoral candidates quizzed by local business owners at 'Unite with the Guild' accountability assembly

The event at Shoreditch Town Hall was organised by the East End Trades Guild

Author: Samuel Lord

Photograph of the East End Trades Guild hustings

Opinion: 'The campaign for divestment in Hackney may yet be won'

'As Hackney goes to the polls, at issue is not only divestment, but whether the council’s fundamental decision-making structures are actually fit for purpose' says Gwen Jones

Author: Gwen Jones

Photograph of Divestment campaigners at Hackney Town Hall

Hackney mayoral election 2026: meet the Labour party candidate Caroline Woodley

'I’m proud of all that Hackney stands for and am ambitious for all that we can achieve', says Woodley

Author: James Barnes

Caroline Woodley

Homerton for Homerton: Cambridge University college to support Hackney ward where it was founded 257 years ago

Homerton College launches scheme to inspire young people from the borough to aim for the best universities

Author: Hackney Citizen

Homerton for Homerton: Cambridge University college to support Hackney ward where it was founded 257 years ago

Cuts to library opening hours to be reversed as council's 'financial outlook' improves

The decision comes days after a public consultation on the proposals closed

Author: Hackney Citizen

Cuts to library opening hours to be reversed as council's 'financial outlook' improves

Mayor of Hackney 'deeply concerned' as Mossbourne 'punishment no matter what' regime exposed in review

A review published earlier this week found behaviour policies at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) had fostered a 'no excuses' culture

Author: Hackney Citizen

Caroline Woodley

Hackney Green mayoral candidate calls to 'break up the Met' following report into 'systemic' racism

Green councillor Zoë Garbett called for the Met’s directorates to be separated and for London residents to “rethink how we keep each other safe.”

Author: Hackney Citizen

Zoë Garbett

Hackney Council set to spend nearly £40m on agency staff

The Town Hall has cut expenditure on temporary staff since last year, but admits to ongoing recruitment challenges

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney Council set to spend nearly £40m on agency staff

Empty primary school poised to reopen as specialist facility for SEND children

Baden Powell school was closed by the council last year due to falling pupil numbers

Author: Hackney Citizen

Empty primary school poised to reopen as specialist facility for SEND children