June 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
Eight new vehicles have been introduced to Hackney’s waste services in an effort to provide a fleets with among the cleanest emissions in the capital. More
Transport News
Olympic cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy dropped in on pupils at Northwold Primary school in Upper Clapton for a cycling breakfast. More
Education News
Pupils from Gayhurst Primary had their eyes opened to architecture during a visit to the award-winning Hothouse building in Richmond Road, E8. More
Health News
National Diabetes Week was marked in Hackney with an event to raise people’s awareness of the condition. More
News in Brief
A gang of six youths have been found guilty of murdering teenager Shaquille Smith on 31 August last year. More
Vote for Mark
Hackney Council's Head of Waste Strategy, Mark Griffin, is in the running in the national Local Government Council Worker of the Year Awards 2009. 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
New Play Areas
There were celebrations at Lea View Estate for the official opening of a new play area – one of 12 across the borough which the Council has given a dramatic makeover. More
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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