News - Hackney Citizen (Page 24)

Mossbourne safeguarding review author Sir Alan Wood appointed to Ofsted governing body

Sir Alan is one of five new appointments to the watchdog’s board

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Cellist clowns, Greek mythology and local stories — Gather Together Storytelling Festival kicks off at The Rosemary Branch

From former Edinburgh Fringe stars to residents with a passion for local history, Gather Together Storytelling Festival has something for everyone

Author: Elspeth Rees

Mayor of London urged to take 'strategic approach' to get ex-offenders back into work

Sadiq Khan has been called upon to take a lead in creating a 'strategic, joined-up approach' to help upskill former prisoners

Author: Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Mayor of London urged to take 'strategic approach' to get ex-offenders back into work

'I would have already resigned' – Mossbourne senior leadership and chair of governors should 'reflect' on positions says safeguarding commissioner

Children's Safeguarding Commissioner for City and Hackney, Jim Gamble, said he would have 'already stepped down' were he in a leadership role at Mossbourne

Author: Hackney Citizen

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

Mayor of London faces fresh calls to reform cold weather support system for rough sleepers

Rough sleepers are able to access additional emergency accommodation in London when temperatures drop below freezing, but the scheme which enables this has been met with criticism

Author: Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter