Hackney Citizen

18/01/2024

Laura Pascal issues ‘heartfelt apology’ for her social media activity after being reinstated by her party

17/01/2024

Chair John Henderson says ‘safeguarding systems worked perfectly’ but criticises ‘blurring of boundaries’ between politicians and council officers

15/01/2024

Laura Pascal will sit as an independent if she wins on Thursday, party source confirms

12/04/2022

Roll up! Roll up! Join the Great Mayoral Debate: Hackney Citizen to host election hustings, STARTS 6.30PM TODAY

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11/04/2022

ROLL UP! ROLL UP!

The Citizen is hosting an online mayoral election hustings tomorrow from 6.30pm until 8pm.

Find out how to book one of the remaining places, and how to submit a question for the candidates, using the link below...

Roll up! Citizen to host online mayoral hustings next Tuesday – send us your questions! By Hackney Citizen | Friday 8 April 2022 at 12:08 It’s that time of year when politicians are out and about door-knocking and delivering leaflets asking for your vote. In Hackney, you’ll get to vote twice o...

28/02/2022

11/10/2021

'Perhaps, when looking at Manet’s unfinished painting in 1880 of Z**i curled up on the vast, pink-clad lap of his wife Suzanne Leenhoff, Manet was expressing feelings of affection for its protective calm and security? He might have even seen Claude Monet’s drawing of a cat asleep on a bed, which captures a similar notion of domestic comfort.'

Our resident food historian Gillian Riley on Manet, Monet and mousers

11/10/2021

'Hackney does seem to have the political will to make changes; there are individuals amongst councillors and within departments who really do want to make big shifts to benefit nature. But it’s the planners, architects and developers who need to change too. I wonder if they would be prepared to be blue t**s for a day.'

Kate Poland on urban planning and the importance of placing nature at the forefront

08/10/2021

“I thought if Africa was having a problem with famine we should do something. It is for humanity to help prevent people from starving to death.” - Brafa co-founder Leon Leiffer

Brafa Square is named after a group of musicians who raised thousands for famine-hit Ethiopia in the 1980s

08/10/2021

'Every hate crime reported helps us to build evidence of issues in our local area and supports the Police to bring justice towards those who commit hate crimes.

'No matter how small you think an incident is, please report it, and become part of the movement to make Hackney no place for hate.'

The borough's No Place for Hate champion encourages 'inclusivity and respect' ahead of National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2021

08/10/2021

“DCI Mason abused his position as a police officer and the victim’s trust. I want to thank the woman concerned for having the courage to come forward, it cannot have been easy for her." - detective chief superintendent Donna Smith

Detective chief inspector James Mason, who used to work in Hackney, barred from promotion for three years for gross misconduct

04/10/2021

“An excess of litter, or the tying of bunting to trees, might have caused annoyance, but I doubt whether they caused harassment, alarm or distress.” - Mr Justice Lavender

Judge says there is no evidence the protesters will return after setting up a new encampment in Brighton

04/10/2021

“Hackney is renowned for its start-ups and flourishing technology and digital sectors, and the huge opportunities these provide should be available to everyone regardless of their age, gender or ethnic background." - Hackney's employment and skills boss Cllr Carole Williams

Town Hall partners up with three other London boroughs to help local people find jobs in 'exciting' sector

01/10/2021

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'At The Petchey Academy, we put our young people at the centre of everything we do with a strong focus on pastoral care, and the experience and celebration of success.'

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The local school invites prospective students and parents to visit for an open evening or for an informal tour of its 'superb facilities'

01/10/2021

“I used to come shopping with my mum in the Ridley Road Market. It’s about fruit and veg that’s part of the local community, the local diet." - artist Veronica Ryan on the inspiration behind her sculptures

Veronica Ryan's sculptures of custard apple, breadfruit and soursop can be found on the Narrow Way

01/10/2021

“What I like about Hackney is how different each area is. You can go somewhere like Ridley Road which is so vibrant, or go somewhere completely different like Hoxton which is just a different vibe altogether.” - illustrator Becky Moriarty

Becky Moriarty found plenty of inspiration in the borough after quitting her graphic design job - and even connected with her Irish roots along the way

30/09/2021

“There are some long-term issues we need to understand about trauma but at the moment our immediate priority is making sure they are safe and well.” - Homerton Hospital's chief nurse Catherine Pelley

Council, health and community leaders plan how best to support the borough's new residents

29/09/2021

Hackney Palestine Solidarity Campaign to address council pensions committee tomorrow as demo takes place

29/09/2021

“We are really excited to receive the funding as running these programmes is a core part of our long-term strategy to help increase diversity within our sector.” - Hackney Herbal founder Nat Mady

Hackney Herbal, which runs a public garden and training programmes, among first recipients of Flourish Fund

29/09/2021

“I’d love to do it in that space. It’s a really great part of the world. Hackney Wick and the White Building are really special places, right by the water, and it gives you a really special feeling." - FieldFest founder Soheb Panja

FieldFest took over Hackney Wick's iconic White Building last weekend for talks, food and family fun

28/09/2021

Council applies for ceiling support and asbestos removal in Assembly Hall function room

27/09/2021

'Pretty Vicky Park figures as the stage for a number of turning points in the characters’ fortunes, not all of them leading to happy endings.'

The author's debut novel uses 12 loosely-connected stories to build a portrait of the area's complex history

27/09/2021

'Tiña’s music is characterised by drawling guitars, melancholic lyrics, and an aesthetic that doesn’t wholly match, bringing an unconventional lightheartedness to an otherwise characteristically gloomy genre.'

The five-piece turn the iconic Hackney venue into an 'indie rock fever dream'

27/09/2021

“I’m appalled and annoyed that any money had to be spent doing this. The police should have moved in the day they appeared and evicted them." - Hackney Downs resident Dave Owen

Town Hall is predicting £6m in overspend and loss of income as a result of the pandemic

24/09/2021

“I want every Londoner whether they own a car or not to have access to these public spaces. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a private garden so providing social spaces close to people’s homes is essential." - parklet campaigner Brenda Puech

Parklet proponent Brenda Puech urges people to enjoy a reclaimed parking space and get involved in numerous events