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WEB2 days ago · Hackney Council under fire over housing conditions as protesters demand action. By Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 19:07. Cabinet member says council has ‘gone further’ than …
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WEB6 days ago · Almost 3,500 Hackney households are in temporary accommodation – as councils warn of ‘unsustainable’ homelessness levels. By Joe Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 20 September 2024 at 15:10. Hackney forecasts overspend of £7.4m on support for homeless households. Read More.
‘Very risky’: Campaigners say development plans next to Hackney …
WEB1 day ago · Environmental activists are lobbying local councils to halt “shocking” plans that they claim would increase the risk of floods and “essentially rule out” East London Waterworks Park. Waltham Forest’s local authority has proposed large-scale developments for residential blocks up to 30 ...
Finance chief confirms ‘unprecedented’ overspend as local …
WEB2 days ago · Hackney’s finance chief has warned residents to expect reduced investment in services as a budget “crisis” sweeps through local authorities. Cllr Robert Chapman said the council expects to spend £36 million more than planned over 2024/25 – confirming what he had first cautioned people about ...
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Fear and frustration over rising anti-social behaviour in Hackney …
WEBSep 5, 2024 · A surge in anti-social behaviour and crime in the Hackney Downs area over the summer months has made residents feel powerless, as police and the council attempt to get a grip on the situation. Offences ranging from drug-dealing to theft, dangerous cycling, and damage to trees have been reported to councillors, the Met and the Citizen.
‘Beautiful’ Kings Hall revamp could start next autumn, says council
WEB5 days ago · Hackney Council has approved multimillion-pound plans to transform Kings Hall leisure centre in Clapton, which could see refurbishment begin by autumn 2025. A new pool, sports hall, fitness suite, communal spaces and upgraded changing facilities are all included in the proposals, which are projected to cost the council over £71 million.
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WEBSep 11, 2024 · By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 29 August 2024 at 10:18. Two men, aged 21 and 28, in custody after victim in his 30s died on Rushmore Road in Clapton yesterday. Read More.
Cyber attack: Hackney residents’ anger over ongoing council tax …
WEBSep 4, 2024 · In October 2020, the council fell victim to a hack on its IT systems, with cyber criminals accessing and encrypting 440,000 files. The attack affected at least 280,000 residents and council staff, and cost the Town Hall over £12m in 2021. Stephen Bonner, deputy chief of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), described the hack as “a ...
Almost 3,500 Hackney households are in temporary …
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Nearly 3,500 households are in temporary accommodation in Hackney, the council has confirmed – just a week after a collective of London authorities warned the Treasury about “unsustainable” levels of homelessness. In January, Hackney Council said “over 3,000” families had begun the year ...