November 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
Controlled Drinking Area Consultation
Residents and businesses from across the borough have expressed concern regarding an increase in alcohol-related anti-social behaviour. Hackney Council is considering introducing a borough-wide Controlled Drinking Area (CDA). 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
Murray Grove Post Office: The Next Step
The Council has moved a step closer to reopening Murray Grove Post Office. More
Green Matters
Next time you wander past a church or hospital take a second look – there may be a spot for growing fruit and veg. More
Transport News
A Hackney club is the frontrunner for top honours at the London Cycling Campaign Awards 2009. More
Education News
Pupils from Sebright Primary have helped build a float for this year’s Lord Mayor’s show. More
Health News
Some deft footwork was on display at a tea dance for the over 50s – back due to popular demand. More
News in Brief
A new project is hoping to document residents’ ancestry by exploring the relationship between local people, the borough and the wider world. More
Recycling Scheme Expanded
From Monday 5 October you can recycle even more materials in Hackney. 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
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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