Ombudsman says Hackney Council 'overstated' improvements and was hindered by poor scrutiny and oversight
Greens welcome housing chief's resignation as Independent Socialists warn of overloading new boss
Clayeon McKenzie resigns as head of housing services after nine years, with Guy Nicholson replacing him
Council rents and maintenance fees to rise by 2.7 per cent and 4.8 per cent respectively from 7 April
Families moved ahead of 2012 Olympics have faced years of delay and trust has worn thin
Housing chief tells residents he is ‘very disappointed’ about his department’s response to outages
Community shares its disappointment after Hackney loses control of £2 million in ring-fenced money for long-promised site
Families displaced by 2012 Olympics still in temporary housing after years of waiting for new residential area
Cabinet member says council has ‘gone further’ than Grenfell inquiry’s recommendations
Council admits many lifts have been in use beyond their “natural life cycle”
“Report’s findings are disappointing’ says Cllr Clayeon McKenzie, Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Hackney’s mayor leaps to the defence of Cllr Clayeon McKenzie, saying he ‘really stands up for residents’