Hackney

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Young mum Kennedi was strangled by her cannabis-addict boyfriend in a brutal car killing in Hackney, sparking outrage and calls for justice. In a horrific eight-minute assault, Gogoa Tape, 28, killed charity worker Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche by throttling

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hassan Cevik, 31, accused of fatally stabbing a father and son at their family business in South London, begged for bail in his first Old Bailey hearing. During his video connection appearance from HMP Thameside in Greenwich,

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is running a holiday programme with free meals and activities for children eligible for free school meals during school holidays. The nonprofit The National Lottery has awarded Hackney School of Food funds for family-friendly events.

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council plans to reduce e-bike fares and fine cycle hire firms £80 per bike for dangerously parked rides to improve safety on east London streets. In order to make renting electric bikes more accessible for locals,

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 (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 (Parliament Politics Megazine) – London’s nightlife is improving with help from the Mayor, Hackney Council, and a Nightlife Taskforce. Main plans are like “Hackney Nights” and “Good Evening Hackney” boost safety and inclusivity. Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas leads efforts. As Loti News

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hackney-based Salvation Army church launches a clothing upcycling project, urging the community to repurpose second-hand clothes and reduce textile waste. The initiative was just started by Hackney, Mare Street Salvation Army in an effort to recycle

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 (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 (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

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

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council will consult on proposed additional and selective landlord licensing schemes aimed at improving housing standards and tenant protections. Despite receiving no exposure, the decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting on April 28, 2025.  The

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Fellows Court tenant criticizes Hackney Council’s “unacceptable” security measures after a BMW parked outside the block had its windscreen smashed. On suspicion of causing criminal damage, a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody following the incident

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A disabled man in Hackney trapped in his flat for months blasts his landlord over prolonged rehousing delays, calling his living conditions a “nightmare.” Malcolm Cripps, a wheelchair user, requested a relocation from his third-floor housing association

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council has unveiled architects’ designs for five new infill council housing projects across the borough, aiming to boost local affordable housing. Haworth Tompkins, Al-Jawad Pike, NOOMA Studio, Archio, and Citizens Design Bureau created the projects. A

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council launches an electric car club pilot with Zipcar and Zest, introducing 15 EVs and 70 fast chargers to boost clean, accessible transport options. As reported by Hackney, with more than £1 million funded by the

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 22-year-old man was shot on Hackney street. Police are searching for the suspect as investigations continue into the violent incident. As reported by My London, at approximately 9:20 p.m., he was attacked on Homerton Road, a

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s pioneering sustainable food school celebrates milestone growth, cementing its role as a leader in eco-conscious culinary education and training. As reported by Hackney Citizen, in an effort to give every child in the borough a “seed

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Protesters gathered in Hackney under the ‘We Demand Change’ banner, urging a shift in government priorities from military spending to welfare investment. As reported by Socialist Worker, in Hackney, east London, a protest against austerity raged on

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is launching a public consultation on proposals to regulate the majority of private landlords, citing concerns over housing standards. Regarding plans to require private landlords throughout the entire borough to obtain a permit before they

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) –  A new Fixing Factory has opened in Hackney, offering community-led electronic repairs to combat e-waste and promote sustainability through reuse initiatives. The “Fixing Factory” has been established in Hackney to increase the repair capacity and address the

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council will decide the future of eight primary schools next week, with plans to close or merge six more after four closures last summer. As the capital’s birth rate continues to decline, eight half-empty primary schools

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Youth Parliament urges the council to halt further cuts to youth services, warning of the impact on young people and the community’s future. Six representatives from the junior political group attended the cabinet meeting at Town

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is set to take control of the leisure centres, saving hundreds of thousands annually. The move marks a significant shift in management strategy. The Town Hall has modified its agreement with Greenwich Leisure Ltd, also

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council launches public consultation on future transport plans, seeking resident input on travel initiatives after success in reducing carbon footprint. In order to make travel around the borough safer, greener, and healthier, the council has implemented

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney school streets suffer vandalism, raising safety fears among parents and teachers; authorities condemn ‘mindless’ attacks on road restrictions. 22 cases of illegal damage to school street infrastructure have been documented since last June, according to a

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council reduces £67m budget gap with central government aid, despite criticism over ongoing service cuts, says Mayor Caroline Woodley. Following a “careful use of reserves” and a cash infusion from last year’s local government finance settlement,

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Proposals for 115-119 Wallis Road include 337 co-living homes and a base for Hackney Wick & Fish Island Community Development Trust (HWFI CDT) to preserve local culture. Hackney Wick’s recently approved housing and workspace plans have received

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Palestine Action supports action against Hackney Council over alleged complicity in Israel’s Gaza genocide, as activists call for accountability. Anonymous activists escalated the situation and covered Hackney Town Hall in blood-red paint after years of local struggle

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council has withdrawn £500,000 in funding for Hackney Carnival to cover daily expenses, putting the event’s future at risk amid a major budget deficit. The borough’s culture chief, Cllr Chris Kennedy, said the decision was unavoidable

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Moro’s 150-Bed co-living scheme in Haggerston secured approval, adding affordable workspace, housing, and amenities like a gym and rooftop spaces. Following approvals in Surrey Quays, Hackney Wick, and Walthamstow, this is the fourth significant co-living project in

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In honour of the naming of the Weaver line, Transport for London (TfL) unveiled a roundel that was woven by Londoners at Hackney Downs overground station.  At Hackney Downs station, the framed roundel is placed above the

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In Homerton, Hackney borough, east London, two men were shot, and one was stabbed in the two separate events that Metropolitan Police suspected to be connected. At 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, police were contacted in response to

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In the Yeates building, after the lift broke down more than four weeks ago at Malcolm House, a disabled man had to miss a doctor visit and have his groceries delivered by Uber Eats.  Stephen Yeates, who

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CMA Planning has granted the planning permission for the new co – living property at 305A Kingsland Road in the Haggerston, which is owned by Scape Living. The aim is to build 150 additional co-living units in