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WEBSep 20, 2024 · Hackney man jailed for life after antisemitic arson attack. By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 11:06. ‘Offence was motivated by a hostility towards people of Jewish faith,’ judge rules. Read More.
Hackney Council under fire over housing conditions as protesters …
WEB2 days ago · Hackney Council is facing fierce criticism over the maintenance of its housing stock, as councillors and campaigners demand more action to protect residents. At the last full council meeting on Wednesday, protesters from the Acorn Hackney pressure group stormed the gallery with cries of ‘Shame on you!’ over living conditions at Exbury House ...
Tougher rules for Hackney landlords on the way, council hints
WEB3 days ago · Rules that would make it harder for Hackney’s property owners to become landlords could be on the way next year, the council has suggested. The Town Hall confirmed that its policy of selective licensing was under expert review, with a report expected in a matter of weeks. Selective licensing makes it …
Almost 3,500 Hackney households are in temporary …
WEB6 days ago · 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 ...
‘Difficult decisions to come’: Hackney Council boss issues stark ...
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Hackney’s interim chief executive has raised the alarm over a £57m financial black hole in the council’s finances, and warned that it could lead to cuts in services.
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Two arrests made after ‘man on mobility scooter’ fatally stabbed in Hackney. 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 recovery effort cost Hackney Council over £12m last …
WEBOct 13, 2022 · Hackney Town Hall. Town Hall number-crunchers say a cyber attack in October 2020 cost the council £12.2m in the last financial year. This includes more than £444,000 spent on IT consultancy, £152,000 on recovery of the Mosaic systems used for social care data, and £572,000 on the housing register in the last financial year.
How green is Hackney? – Hackney Citizen
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Green projects. Hackney Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and have committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2040. The pledge, entitled Rebuilding a Greener Hackney, last year saw the council plant 2,500 mature street trees and 12,000 trees in parks and open spaces as well as switching the council’s electricity supply to …
New parking charges in Hackney make public transport ... - Hackney Citizen
WEBDec 14, 2021 · Motorists will have to pay new short stay car parking fees designed to make people think twice about driving instead of using public transport.
More than 30,000 households to get extra £30 off council tax
WEBApr 27, 2022 · Hackney Town Hall. Residents struggling to make ends meet will get an extra £30 off their council tax – meaning thousands will see up to £180 wiped from their bill this year. Local politicians agreed to give the one-off reduction to 30,200 low-income households that already pay less council tax. The scheme will cost £906,400 and comes out ...