Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s safeguarding chief has pushed back against criticism of Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy review, calling the backlash an “embarrassing misstep.” The school had “caused harm to some of its most vulnerable pupils,” according to a long-awaited study
Hackney Council’s new electric car club plans face uncertainty as Zipcar prepares to end UK operations, disrupting services for more than 650,000 users
The Government says more than 15,000 Hackney children will benefit from abolishing the two-child limit, marking a welfare policy shift for local families.
Hackney joins London boroughs in a renewed campaign to curb air pollution caused by engine idling, highlighting growing regional action on emissions.
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council has passed new regulations requiring landlords to obtain a licence for each property from May 2026, targeting safety and rental standards. The move aims to improve renter standards while also addressing rogue landlords. Landlords must
Hackney rental licensing overhaul proposed
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hackney landlord has failed to overturn a court order requiring him to repay thousands in rent for operating an unlicensed house in multiple occupations. Four private tenants who had occupied an ex-council apartment on George Downing
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council has rejected plans for two new houses in multiple occupation after residents raised concerns about crime, safety, and poor living conditions in the area. On Wednesday, November 5, the Hackney Council’s Planning Committee was scheduled
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is projected to spend nearly £40m on temporary workers this year as it struggles to recruit and retain specialist employees. According to financial reports released by Hackney Council last month, the local government anticipates spending
Hackney bus antisemitic attack investigated
