The Town Hall has cut expenditure on temporary staff since last year, but admits to ongoing recruitment challenges
Health and social care chief says policy currently subsidises wealthiest residents as opposition argues 'no good will come' of engagement on draft changes
Cllr Robert Chapman quizzed over state of borough's housing revenue account and plans to address 'unsustainable' pressure
Tax break prompts Town Hall to take ownership of income from gyms and other facilities outsourced to Better Health in 2009
Town Hall revises forecasts after health and environment costs fuel temporary recruitment drive
Caroline Woodley insists she is ‘hopeful’ while pushing back on criticism of £25m spending cuts
New survey of 76 councils shows majority expect to pause or cancel housing developments to balance books by 2030
Opposition councillors weigh in with their proposals to help address Hackney's financial woes
Despite finance 'challenges', low-income households will still get support, says finance chief Robert Chapman
Predicted overspend rises to £38m as finance chief blames Tory government for Chancellor's 'severe' restraints
The Town Hall is facing a projected £37m overspend
