Hackney Mayor characterises decision as ‘effectively a pause’ of Walford Road-area closures
Leading councillor calls for ‘national changes in policy’
Almost 500 demonstrators call for ‘other measures’ to solve Walford Road ratrunning – as counter-campaign continues
Both Diane Abbott and Meg Hillier accepted a meeting with borough rebels to discuss the movement’s demands
Parents, children and traders to march on Clissold Park for rally tomorrow – while families from Walford and surrounding roads demand Town Hall pushes ahead with closures
Hackney Mayor moves to reassure that ‘lessons have been learned’ from previous contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services
Recommendations made for new equalities sub-committee as report criticises Town Hall use of agency workers
Local party plans to be active across the borough ahead of polling on 23 May
Town Hall aims for ‘fairer’ rebalance in favour of single parents with changes to bands and subsidies
Pilot units would be let to ‘experienced workspace provider’ as Town Hall attempt to combat rising commercial rents
