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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Artist collective buys ‘creative quarter’ studios from council for £1.1m

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

A local artist collective has bought back a studio block in the heart of Hackney’s ‘cultural quarter’, bringing relief to those fearful of a “private sector carve-up”. Last week the local authority announced that organisation V22, which has long used the site at 10-16 Ashwin Street for affordable studios, workshops and exhibitions, had purchased the building from the Town Hall “at market value”.
Young people’s use of sexual health clinics ‘significantly higher’ in Hackney

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

The rate of young people in Hackney visiting sexual health clinics remains stubbornly high compared to neighbouring boroughs, the latest data reveals. A public health report presented to a Town Hall committee on Monday showed the number of under-24s accessing sexual and reproductive health services in City and Hackney was “significantly higher”. The majority of interventions between May 2023 and December 2024 were related to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the study revealed.
Haggerston cafe’s booze licence survival plan sparks concern from neighbours

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

Residents have objected to a Haggerston cafe’s bid to sell alcohol and stay open later over fears it will ruin families’ “quiet evenings” and pose a risk to children. The owner of Bread & Butter on Enfield Road recently sought a booze licence from the local authority and asked permission to extend the venue’s operating hours until 11pm every night except Sunday. “We are trying to survive, basically,” said owner Leyla Ozyurt.
‘Art for the people’: How Dalston’s enduring peace mural captured a community

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

What do brass instruments, skeleton masks, and ticking clocks have in common? At first glance, the mural overlooking Dalston East Curve Garden is a bold, kaleidoscopic ode to life – with no rhyme or reason required. Portraying a peace parade, here saxophonists and trombonists blast their reeds with fervour, peaceniks wave their rippling banners, and women in colourful headwraps hold their hands aloft in ecstatic pride, submitting to the glory of the moment.
Watchdog says Town Hall ‘positivity’ blocked ‘real reflection’ over housing failures

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.