DBS checks now compulsory for Hackney’s elected politicians The move follows two recent cases of ex-councillors being charged with sex offences By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter / 19 Sep 2024
Hackney Council pushes for DBS checks for elected members By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter / 3 Sep 2024
Disgraced ex-Labour councillor has child contact ban lifted following appeal By Hackney Citizen / 25 May 2024
‘Atrocious’: Four councillors suspended by Hackney Labour for voting to hear motions on Gaza ceasefire and Dewey investigation By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter / 4 Mar 2024
Tom Dewey inquiry: Investigator reveals more details of probe into disgraced former councillor By Noora Mykkanen, Local Democracy Reporter / 31 Jan 2024
Tom Dewey: Little could have been done to stop him becoming a councillor, concludes inquiry By Darryl Chamberlain / 25 Jan 2024
Tom Dewey inquiry: Final report praises ‘cool heads and steady hands’ at Town Hall after arrest came to light By Hackney Citizen / 17 Jan 2024
Council commissions independent investigation into Dewey scandal By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 3 Nov 2023
Hackney Council announces independent investigation into its handling of events surrounding Tom Dewey’s resignation By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 28 Sep 2023
Greens’ motion calling for Dewey independent inquiry may not get debated By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 25 Sep 2023
Hackney mayoral by-election to take place following Philip Glanville’s resignation By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 25 Sep 2023
