May 2008 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.

Green Matters

Pupils at a Hoxton primary school are unlikely to forget to recycle their drinks cans in the future. More

Transport News

Hackney's Jewish women’s cycling club has been given a boost with a grant for new equipment and training from the Community Cycling Fund for London. More

Education News

Budding CSIs got to follow in the footsteps of their TV heroes as part of a novel science workshop. More

Health News

Two innovative mental health projects developed in Hackney have scooped prestigious awards. More

News in Brief

Hackney voted with its feet on 1 May with one of the biggest election turnouts in years. More

On Track For Golden Dream

Paralympic swimming champion Dervis Konuralp has come a step closer to his dream of bringing home a Gold medal. More

Hackney Council Worker up for Award

John Wheatley, has made it through to the finals of the Council Worker of the Year Awards 2008. More

Foster Care Fortnight

To mark the fortnight the Adoption and Fostering Unit are holding a Fostering Fun Day. More

Independent Members Wanted

Do you want to make a difference? Hackney Council is looking for four people from outside the Council to sit on its Standards Committee. More

Adult Learners Week

A whole week of  exciting and inspirational workshops such as IT, arts and crafts, cookery, writing. More

Bike Week Events

This June, Transport for London and Hackney Council is inviting you to get on your bike and take part in the London Workplace Cycle Challenge. More

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Page updated: 29 May 2008