December 2009 News
Below are our news headlines for this month.
Be 'Fare' Boris
The Council has agreed a motion resolving to oppose plans by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, for inflation busting bus fare hikes. More
Council Tax Freeze
The Council is set to become the first in the country ever to freeze its share of the Council Tax for five years running. More
Green Matters
Five teams of recycling promoters are currently out and about in the borough knocking on residents’ doors. More
Transport News
Utility companies will need a permit before digging up Hackney’s roads from 11 January 2010, after the Government approved a TfL scheme. More
Education News
A topping out ceremony marked a milestone in the development of Hackney’s fifth academy. More
Health News
A Government minister helped cut the ribbon at the official opening of a unique Hackney health service on 3 December. More
News in Brief
Community choir the Hackney Singers have led a 1,000-strong performance of the popular hymn ‘Hallelujah’ on national radio. More
Dalston Traffic Diversion
The traffic diversion in Dalston allowing Transport for London to extend the East London line to Highbury & Islington is to remain in place until early 2010. More
Seasonal flu jab
This year's annual seasonal flu vaccination campaign has been launched by the Department of Health. More
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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