Hackney Citizen

The Hackney Citizen is an independent, monthly newspaper that is available for free in the borough. In 2014, it received a 'highly commended' recognition in the Niche Market Newspaper of the Year category at the esteemed Newspaper Awards. Judges praised the publication as “an excellent concept that perfectly reaches its target audience.” Additionally, it was nominated as a finalist in the Best Use of New Media category at the 2011 Newspaper Awards.

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Watchdog says Town Hall ‘positivity’ blocked ‘real reflection’ over housing failures

2 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

The social housing ombudsman has warned Hackney Council that its “positivity” around improving housing services led to “multiple missed opportunities”. On Thursday (22 May), the regulator released its annual report into the borough, finding “several areas of poor service delivery”, including repairs, leaks, damp and mould, and complaints-handling.
Mayor joins vigil marking ‘grief and horror’ of Middle East conflict

2 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

Hackney’s mayor has said she feels “overwhelming shame” in light of the Israel-Gaza war and has been “shaken to the core” by the unfolding humanitarian crisis. On Wednesday, Mayor Caroline Woodley gathered with faith leaders and others at a peace vigil on Clapton Common, marking the “grief and horror” of the conflict. Members from Hackney’s Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities were also present, and stood in a circle on the grass with residents.
Less than half of 17,000 new fire-resistant doors to be installed, council reveals

2 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

Hackney Council has shifted its target to replace thousands of front doors with fire-resistant models after changes to building safety regulations. In 2018, the local authority committed to installing 17,000 new doors that could withstand fire for 30 minutes across its housing stock. But this number now stands at less than half the original figure (7,086) after the Building Safety Act 2022 mandated that only high-rise blocks standing at seven storeys or higher needed to have their doors replaced.
Town Hall to consult on changing ‘generous’ social care charges next year

2 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

Hackney Council is to consult on changing its “generous” social care package with the aim of bringing down its multimillion-pound budget overspend. On Monday, cabinet members agreed to ask the public for feedback next year on new proposals to raise charges for care support services, alongside other policy changes.
Mayor joins ‘record number’ of runners for Hackney Half

2 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

Mayor Caroline Woodley took part in the annual Hackney Half on Sunday, raising money for charities chosen by the borough’s former Speaker. A “record number” of more than 25,000 runners signed up for the half-marathon, including the borough’s leader, her health and social care chief Cllr Chris Kennedy, and former cabinet member for transport Mete Coban.
Hundreds denied Blue Badges under ‘flawed policy’, council admits

2 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

Hackney Council has scrapped a “flawed” scoring system for disabled parking assessments after hundreds of residents were denied Blue Badges. Health and social care chief Cllr Chris Kennedy yesterday confirmed the council would abandon its additional guidelines, which were found to have caused “injustice”, and would write to all 149 individuals refused a permit since January 2024.
‘Unbearable’: Rent campaigners lobby council over pregnant single mum in sewage-ridden flat

2 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

Campaigners protested outside Hackney Town Hall yesterday on behalf of a pregnant single mother whose “appalling” living conditions had forced her and her daughter to use a bucket instead of a toilet. Eden Laoutaris and her daughter, Lily, moved from a hostel into temporary accommodation on the derelict Woodberry Down Estate two years ago, only to face a “litany” of problems, including power outages, damp and mould, and sewage backsurges for roughly a year.
Opposition groups stage Council AGM walkout over ‘assault on democracy’

3 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

Two of Hackney’s opposition groups walked out of a Town Hall meeting last night as they attacked the council over rulebook changes and a “record of failure”. Yesterday (14 May) Labour councillors voted through a raft of constitutional amendments at the council’s annual general meeting, prompting Green party and Independent Socialist members to exit the chamber in protest after blasting the council for an “assault on democracy”.
GP funding boost to free up 55,000 more appointments in Hackney - council says

3 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

Government funds for expanding GP surgeries in the capital will create tens of thousands more appointments for Hackney patients, the local authority has confirmed. Last week the local NHS board announced health services in north east London would see a £3.3m cash injection from the Department of Health and Social Care. This will provide 55,000 more appointments per year in Hackney, according to the borough’s healthcare chief.
Hackney traders ‘deeply frustrated’ by City Hall delay on community land trust sites

4 weeks ago | hackneycitizen.co.uk | Josef Steen

A group of Hackney traders have urged City Hall to “get on with” delivering affordable workspaces promised to them four years ago. After a meeting with politicians at the Town Hall on Tuesday, members of the East End Trades Guild (EETG) said they were “frustrated” by the lack of progress on a community land trust (CLT) pledged to them by the Mayor of London in 2021.