News & Events: January to March 2008
January
Mayor awarded CBE
Jules Pipe has been awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for Services to Local Government in the New Year's Honours List. More information
February
Three Stars for Hackney
Mayor Jules Pipe and Chief Executive Tim Shields thanked Council staff for all their work that has led to the Audit Commission recognising Hackney as a 'three-star' Council, that is one of the fastest-improving authorities in the country. More information
Mayor Jules Pipe leads campaign to save post offices
Jules Pipe is working with local councillors and residents to protest against the decision by the Post Office to close five of Hackney's local post office branches. More information
Mayor signs Nottingham Declaration
The Mayor and Chief Executive have signed the Nottingham Declaration, committing the Council to doing its bit to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change. More information
March
Council Tax frozen for third year running
Hackney Council have agreed to the Mayor's proposals to freeze Council at 2005 levels for the third successive year, as well as delivering extra investment into keeping Hackney clean and more services for young people. More information
Mayor joins in tree planting
Mayor Jules Pipe and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods Cllr Alan Laing helped with the digging as part of Hackney's commitment to plant 1,000 street trees across the borough.
Mayor Pipe said: "I'm delighted that one of our most popular promises is now beginning to be met. There is huge public demand for more trees on our streets, and by meeting our promise we hope that every street that wants trees, where practicable, will be able to have them.
"The London Assembly praised us last year as being one of the few boroughs to be planting new trees and increasing their number."
Page updated: 19 Mar 2008