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‘You won today’ — protesters stop council from evicting Hackney family with disabled child

The family has lived at the property for more than 20 years, but the council says they have been illegally subletting and is reportedly looking to move them to temporary accommodation

Author: Sara Dell'Acqua

‘You won today’ — protesters stop council from evicting Hackney family with disabled child

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

Ofsted tells Hackney Council to act quickly as too many SEND children excluded from school

A report published on 5 February the watchdog found the number of SEND children excluded from Hackney secondary schools had been high for “too long”

Author: Hackney Citizen

Council sets out new plans to reduce air pollution amid LTN controversy

The move comes following a demonstration outside Hackney Town Hall last week which saw residents call on the council to 'open our roads'

Author: Hackney Citizen

Council sets out new plans to reduce air pollution amid LTN controversy

Hackney residents urge council to 'open our roads' and scrap 'excessive' LTNs

Campaigners gathered outside Hackney Town Hall this week objecting to the ‘excessive’ roll-out of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Author: Lizzie McAllister

'It appals me' — councillor resigns from Labour Party 'to continue to fight for change'

The councillor has represented the same Hackney ward for more than a decade

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Hackney residents stand up to council over ‘unlawful’ plans for Marian Court

Redevelopment of the site had stalled amid changes to safety regulations and financial woes, but plans were revived in late November last year

Author: Hackney Citizen

Residents at the council meeting last week

Housing loophole puts domestic abuse victims at risk even if they leave home, council warns

Hackney is one of many councils pushing for regulations that would allow it to evict domestic abusers

Author: Hackney Citizen

Ridley Road fee hikes could ‘break’ historic market, council hears

This year the council increased the cost for traders selling at street markets across the borough

Author: Hackney Citizen

Ridley Road fee hikes could ‘break’ historic market, council hears

Record store owner vows to fight council in court over noise enforcement

Rob Smith opened Recycle Vinyl off Dalston’s Kingsland High Street in late 2024

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘We have a very clear agenda’ - Hackney’s newest political party outlines plans for 2026 ahead of May elections

Hackney Independent Socialist Collective says housing and young people’s mental health are their top priorities

Author: Elspeth Rees

Hackney Independent Socialist Collective candidates pictured with Zoë Garbett of the Hackney Greens

Outdated incinerator will stay in use beyond lifespan as replacement progress slows

The Edmonton EcoPark is run by the North London Waste Authority (NLWA), which is controlled by councillors from eight boroughs including Hackney

Author: Sebastian Mann, Local Democracy Reporter