News and Events: April to June 2008
April 2008
Mayor demands action on Post Offices
Mayor Jules Pipe slammed the Post Office for its refusal to listen to the arguments of both local residents and the Council as to why seven Hackney post offices should not be closed. More info
May 2008
Mayor Pipe supports Hackney Paralympic hopeful
Mayor Jules Pipe has given his support to Hackney's Paralympic swimmer Dervis Konuralp, saying: "I wish Dervis the best of luck at the Paralympics in Beijing. He is also a great role model for our young residents, telling his story to inspire them to get involved in sport and physical activity". More info
June 2008
Mayor welcomes Fairtrade Award
Mayor Jules Pipe has congratulated Hackney's Fairtrade Steering Group on the award of Fairtrade status for Hackney , fulfilling one of the Mayor's manifesto commitments from his re-election in 2006. Mayor Pipe said "I am delighted that Hackney's shoppers now have a wide range of fair-trade produce to purchase, ensuring that producers in developing countries get a fair deal. I congratulate Cllr Ian Rathbone and the Fairtrade Steering Group on all of their work."
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