July 2009 News
Below are our news headlines for this month. You will find the full stories on the pages on the left or you will be able to link to other pages on our website to find out more.
Swine Flu
Hackney Council and all other local authorities, are working closely with central agencies, in particular the NHS and Health Protection Agency to monitor the situation. More
Green Matters
Arcola Theatre is set to receive a Government grant of £240,000 over the next three years to help it raise awareness of world poverty. More
Transport News
Residents will benefit from new trains on the North London Line as a brand new £223million fleet is rolled out across the London Overground network by the end of 2009. More
Education News
As part of the second annual Shine Week from 6 to 10 July, Jubilee, Lauriston, William Patten and Kingsmead primaries, and Skinners’ Company’s School for Girls held events showcasing and celebrating young people’s talents. More
Health News
A Hackney-based charity has raised £400 towards its funds by selling its own handmade goods. More
News in Brief
The sound of a 5,000-strong crowd reverberated around Clissold Park for the closing event of the 20th annual Day-Mer Culture and Arts festival. More
Summer Activities
There are a whole range of activities throughout this summer for children and young people - from playschemes to circus skills and music production. 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 late October. More
Re-open Murray Grove Post Office
The Council wants to bring Murray Grove Post Office back into use – and needs residents’ help to put the the case for reopening it to Post Office Ltd. More
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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