The Town Hall has cut expenditure on temporary staff since last year, but admits to ongoing recruitment challenges
Cllr Robert Chapman quizzed over state of borough's housing revenue account and plans to address 'unsustainable' pressure
Hackney mayor defends Labour, saying she sees ‘strong direction of travel’ in Whitehall policy
Education lead apologises to junior politicians for not consulting them
Town Hall revises forecasts after health and environment costs fuel temporary recruitment drive
Caroline Woodley insists she is ‘hopeful’ while pushing back on criticism of £25m spending cuts
Opposition councillors weigh in with their proposals to help address Hackney's financial woes
Despite finance 'challenges', low-income households will still get support, says finance chief Robert Chapman
Predicted overspend rises to £38m as finance chief blames Tory government for Chancellor's 'severe' restraints
