The borough’s new Green administration has triggered a process to sever its 1968 partnership with the Israeli city, honouring an election pledge
'As Hackney goes to the polls, at issue is not only divestment, but whether the council’s fundamental decision-making structures are actually fit for purpose' says Gwen Jones
Orthodox Jewish community representatives walk out of council meeting
Planning permission granted to architects Karakusevic Carson and David Chipperfield for the regeneration of Colville Estate in Hoxton
Jules Pipe declines to rule out standing yet again after winning fourth term as Mayor of Hackney
Get the lowdown on this year’s trio of elections
Battle between rival groups set to flare up anew
Front page story in November’s Hackney Citizen draws responses from political hopefuls
Linda Kelly to run against incumbent Mayor Jules Pipe
Localism head honcho enjoys ‘first dance for a long time’ in Stamford Hill
A third of social housing in Hackney is below decent homes standard as council blames the Coalition Government for missed 2012 target
Local councillors accused of manipulating ethnic and religious divisions for political gain
