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Clayeon McKenzie

‘Traumatising’: Resident on award-winning Hackney estate speaks out about leaks, mould and a silverfish infestation

Woman and her family complain of ‘stress and grief’ over conditions inside their Kings Crescent flat

Author: Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter

‘Traumatising’: Resident on award-winning Hackney estate speaks out about leaks, mould and a silverfish infestation

Town Hall to investigate mislabelled fire door at 18-storey block in London Fields

Door confirmed to withstand fire for an hour – despite a sticker on one side suggesting it would only provide 30 minutes’ protection

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Town Hall to investigate mislabelled fire door at 18-storey block in London Fields

Housing campaigner accuses council of ‘roping in tenants to collude in cutting services’ with online survey

Pat Turnbull criticises Town Hall questionnaire, which asks council tenants to prioritise services in order of importance

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Housing campaigner accuses council of ‘roping in tenants to collude in cutting services’ with online survey

Hackney mother who fears mould in her council flat is affecting her children’s asthma calls for annual housing checks

Raeesa Patel says mould ‘keeps coming back’ at her home in Hackney Downs despite repeated treatment

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Hackney mother who fears mould in her council flat is affecting her children’s asthma calls for annual housing checks

‘Historic event’: Hackney Council offering £750 grants to help residents celebrate coronation of King Charles

The ceremony is set to take place on Saturday 6 May

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

‘Historic event’: Hackney Council offering £750 grants to help residents celebrate coronation of King Charles

Town Hall to host Winter Warmer event for older residents in council housing – with advice on how to beat the cold and keep costs down

Free massages and activities on offer as annual get-together returns for first time since 2019

Author: Hackney Citizen

Town Hall to host Winter Warmer event for older residents in council housing – with advice on how to beat the cold and keep costs down

Council rents to shoot up by 4.1 per cent in April as Town Hall tries to balance the books

Housing services boss says pandemic has seen council income fall and costs increase

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Saying sorry: Councillor Clayeon Mckenzie

Council U-turns on pay cuts for workers following lunchtime protests

Deducted wages will be backdated and reinstated, says housing boss

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Hackney Council protesters

Hackney’s ‘vital’ community halls reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic

Spaces of various sizes are available to hire again – with extra precautions in place to combat Covid

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney’s ‘vital’ community halls reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic

Disabled man and neighbour who fear their council flats are making them ill receive apology from housing boss

The pair were joined by the London Renters Union and disability campaigners at a protest outside the Town Hall this week

Author: Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter

Disabled man and neighbour who fear their council flats are making them ill receive apology from housing boss

Council residents asked to share ideas for better outdoor space on their estates

Funding available for one-off changes such as play equipment, seating and plants

Author: Hackney Citizen

Saying sorry: Councillor Clayeon Mckenzie

Council apologises to resident left with broken front door for four years

Troy Goldie, 27, who has paranoid schizophrenia, wins civil case after ‘hellish’ experience

Author: Ed Sheridan, Local Democracy Reporter

Council apologises to resident left with broken front door for four years