Hackney Council criticised over school behaviour rules

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council faces warnings over school behaviour policies deemed damaging and allegedly racist, prompting scrutiny from community leaders and experts. Hackney-based education and wellness organizations informed their local council Wednesday night that they were “sickened” with the

Hackney Councillor criticises ‘rotten’ Labour post‑Abbott

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney councillor brands the Labour Party “rotten” following Diane Abbott’s suspension, triggering sharp local criticism and sparking political backlash. Abbott lost the Labour whip yesterday for the second time in two years. Abbott has been the representative

Hackney faces legal heat over trans-inclusive pride flag

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council faces accusations of legal violation after flying a trans-inclusive Pride flag outside its town hall, drawing mixed reactions from the public. Since summer 2020, Hackney London Borough Council has raised the Pride flag in February

Hackney to replace closed Sainsbury’s with new store

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council confirms a new supermarket will replace the former Stamford Hill Sainsbury’s, ensuring continued local access to essential food retail services. Following the store’s closure in February, residents wrote to Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP

Hackney faces strain, Mayor pledges resilience

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s mayor says the borough is tackling financial pressures head-on amid mounting concerns over the perilous state of local government finances in England. According to a new analysis released on Wednesday, central government plans to support local

Restored 1792 Hackney home on sale for £2.1 million

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A meticulously restored Georgian house dating back to 1792 in Hackney has been listed for sale at £2.1 million, highlighting its rare period features. For the prospective purchasers of this meticulously restored Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse on