Hackney Council is stepping in to fix a historic churchyard in Stoke Newington following “heritage crime” and disrepair.

King’s Park ward councillors Lynne Troughton, Ali Sadek and Sharon Patrick applauded the team’s performances: ...

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe has announced he will soon retire after five years in the role. City Hall has begun a ...

Hackney Council and Peabody probing potential fraud over use of ‘affordable’ home billed for disabled key worker ...

A criminal investigation has been triggered into the alleged fraudulent use of a council-funded property in Hackney destined for a disabled key worker, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) ...

Hackney Council has refused to rule out further cuts to offset a “dramatic increase” in costs for essential services – after warning that the government’s latest funding boost “still doesn’t cover” ...

Hackney’s Independent Socialists have launched a new “people-powered” forum for residents to share their views on how opposition members should push for change from the Town Hall. The group of ...

Ex-Labour councillors say ‘people power is coming’ as they champion grassroots-led initiative ...

Our new columnist explores ‘connection and convenience’, and sets out his vision for beautifying Hackney, guerilla-style ...