'I own my flat but still have to pay the council over 5K a year for repairs'
Leaseholders at Pitcairn House are frustrated by high service charges for inadequate repair services, particularly given persistent leaks and lift maintenance issues.
Tensions rise in tower block plagued by leaks and lifts that smell of urine
Hackney Council consistently fails to address long-standing resident issues at Fellows Court, affecting security and living conditions.
'We marched to the town hall for better conditions in our homes - and won'
Residents organized against years of neglect by the Hackney Council, leading to commitments for improvements at Exbury House.
'I own my flat but still have to pay the council over 5K a year for repairs'
Leaseholders at Pitcairn House are frustrated by high service charges for inadequate repair services, particularly given persistent leaks and lift maintenance issues.
Tensions rise in tower block plagued by leaks and lifts that smell of urine
Hackney Council consistently fails to address long-standing resident issues at Fellows Court, affecting security and living conditions.
'We marched to the town hall for better conditions in our homes - and won'
Residents organized against years of neglect by the Hackney Council, leading to commitments for improvements at Exbury House.
Hackney Council's financial struggles are exacerbated by a cyber attack recovery, leading to significant overspending on staffing and IT consulting.
Hackney Council to power council flats with solar energy using new microgrids
Hackney Council will install solar cells on council flats, creating a microgrid for direct energy supply to residents, enhancing energy savings.
The initiative demonstrates a model for potential large-scale solar energy implementation in social housing, aiming for significant clean energy investments.
The London Buzz - 12th November 2024
Hackney Council upheld a controversial redesign plan for Pembury Circus amid safety concerns.
A secret mileage charge proposal for London drivers nearly came to fruition.
Islington's social housing faces regulatory scrutiny due to non-compliance.
Greenwich Council temporarily renames the borough to support local winter festival.
Council urged to act following balcony fall death
Hackney Council must act quickly to prevent future deaths after a woman fell from her balcony while clearing a blocked drainpipe.
Woman who fell to her death from Hackney council flat was trying to fix drainpipe'
Sarah McGreevy fell to her death while attempting to unblock a drainage pipe, raising urgent concerns about safety and property maintenance standards.
Parents fear special needs pupils will suffer if Hackney school closes
Parents and teachers fear the potential harm to special needs children from the proposed merger and closure of Oldhill Community School. The emotional impact is significant.
Four more Hackney primary schools could close due to lack of money
Hackney Council's decision to close more schools is a response to declining student enrollment and financial strain on primary education.
Parents fear special needs pupils will suffer if Hackney school closes
Parents and teachers fear the potential harm to special needs children from the proposed merger and closure of Oldhill Community School. The emotional impact is significant.
Four more Hackney primary schools could close due to lack of money
Hackney Council's decision to close more schools is a response to declining student enrollment and financial strain on primary education.
New swimming pool put 'on hold' amid lack of money
Hackney Council has halted plans for a new teaching pool at London Fields due to financial constraints, prioritizing the refurbishment of Kings Hall Leisure Centre instead.
Leisure centre to shut for three-year refurb - as teaching pool plans shelved
Kings Hall Leisure Centre will close for three years for essential refurbishment, prioritized by Hackney Council over other projects.
New swimming pool put 'on hold' amid lack of money
Hackney Council has halted plans for a new teaching pool at London Fields due to financial constraints, prioritizing the refurbishment of Kings Hall Leisure Centre instead.
Leisure centre to shut for three-year refurb - as teaching pool plans shelved
Kings Hall Leisure Centre will close for three years for essential refurbishment, prioritized by Hackney Council over other projects.
By-elections planned after councillor accused of sexually assaulting boy, 11
Deputy speaker Lee Laudat-Scott resigned from Hackney Council after being charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy.
Greens claim shock by-election victory after left-wing pact
The Green Party's Liam Davis achieved a surprising victory over Labour in a Stoke Newington by-election, reflecting public disillusionment and a desire for change.
By-elections planned after councillor accused of sexually assaulting boy, 11
Deputy speaker Lee Laudat-Scott resigned from Hackney Council after being charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy.
Greens claim shock by-election victory after left-wing pact
The Green Party's Liam Davis achieved a surprising victory over Labour in a Stoke Newington by-election, reflecting public disillusionment and a desire for change.
Labour wins by a mile and by a whisker in double by-election victories
Labour won both Hoxton East & Shoreditch and De Beauvoir by-elections in Hackney, maintaining council control.
Warning of 'high risk' of measles outbreak as vaccine uptake low
Parents urged to vaccinate children due to rise in measles cases
Hackney has lowest MMR vaccine uptake in the UK
London's Hackney Council says ICO exaggerated breach harms
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office issued a reprimand to Hackney for a 2020 ransomware attack, emphasizing the need for better data protection measures.