News Council launches £640k recycling rewards scheme despite ‘mixed results’ Government-funded initiative is part of a fresh drive to boost stagnant recycling rates in Hackney, but research suggests such schemes are ‘unreliable’ Author: Hackney Citizen
Opinion Akwaaba – a place of welcome for Hackney’s migrants Social centre helps immigrants and asylum seekers integrate into community life, writes Michael Boyle Author: Hackney Citizen
Crime Crackdown on renting to illegal immigrants will be ‘ineffectual’ says charity Dr Rayah Feldman says dishing out heavy penalties to landlords will not make homeless and destitute leave the UK Author: Hackney Citizen
News Charities urge end to ‘devastating’ policy as ‘no recourse’ families triple in Hackney Hackney Migrant Centre and Project 17 warn that a growing number of families are living in ‘extreme poverty’ Author: Hackney Citizen
News Raise a glass to Helena Smith’s Eat Hackney Cookbook… and get gobbling! Travel writer launches collection of best dishes in the borough Author: Hackney Citizen
