News - Hackney Citizen (Page 15)

City Hall urged to back Vienna-style Repair Voucher Schemes

With electrical waste mounting and the cost of new appliances soaring, the schemes aim to bridge the gap between repair expenses and the volume of items going to landfill

Author: Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Repair Voucher Launch at Neil Electrics, Wood Green

London mayor vows to work with Reform UK and Green councils across London after 7 May elections

'As long as I’m here, I’ll carry on working with politicians from all parties for the common good, which is our constituents'

Author: Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

V&A East Museum is another feather in East London’s cap, Sadiq Khan says

Mayor Sadiq Khan has hailed the new V&A East as a victory for diversity over division ahead of its opening on 18 April

Author: Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

V&A East Museum is another feather in East London’s cap, Sadiq Khan says

Hackney mayoral election 2026: meet the Green party candidate Zoë Garbett

'The people of Hackney own Hackney and we’re taking it back' she proclaims

Author: Patrick Cardwell

Hackney mayoral election 2026: Five candidates to compete for borough’s top job

On 7 May, eligible residents will vote in two elections – one to choose the directly-elected mayor, and the other to pick their local councillors

Author: Hackney Citizen

London’s ‘AC gap’ could cost £200 million a year in productivity

As temperatures rise, experts say City Hall’s 'passive' cooling plans are not sufficient

Author: Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Local elections 2026: Candidates to be quizzed at hustings across the borough

The events are an opportunity to hear from candidates for the Hackney mayoralty along with those standing for councillor seats

Author: Andrea Bidnic

Holborn Studios closes after going into administration

The Hoxton photography studio has permanently closed its doors after 37 years

Author: Patrick Cardwell

Greens target 'chaotic political moment' as they launch campaign to topple Labour across London

London Assembly Member Zoë Garbett says the next four weeks could prove decisive for the the party’s stature in the capital

Author: Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Cllr Zoë Garbett will contest the position of Hackney Mayor next May

'A green space for local people': Residents oppose plan to extend Victoria Park festival season to 75 days

AEG Presents is seeking an extended residency in Victoria Park each summer until 2032, more than doubling the current 28-day threshold for major infrastructure

Author: Niall Holden

A large festival crowd gathered around a LIDO stage.

Labour calls on Green party mayoral hopeful Zoë Garbett to justify alliance with candidate who described Hamas' October 7 attacks as an ‘act of resistance’

London Labour party: 'By choosing to align herself with Heather Mendick, Zoë Garbett risks legitimising views that are deeply offensive'

Author: Patrick Cardwell

Hackney residents have three weeks left to apply for free voter ID for May mayoral and councillor elections

Hackney goes to the polls on 7 May to elect an executive mayor and 57 councillors. Apply for your free ID before the 28 April deadline

Author: Niall Holden