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Council & Politics · HackneyNewcome House lift broken for seven weeks with no repair date
Residents of Newcome House on Powell Road, Lower Clapton, have been without a working lift for over seven weeks. Hackney Council’s contractor is yet to secure a repair slot, leaving elderly and disabled residents to climb four flights of stairs daily. The council is spending £24 million to replace 120 lifts by 2027.
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Council & Politics · HackneyDiane Abbott readmitted to Labour after year-long suspension
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party following a year-long suspension over antisemitism allegations. The Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP received a formal warning for a tweet referring to the Israel Defense Forces as the 'Jewish Defence Force'. Joani Reid, MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, was also readmitted after her voluntary suspension.
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Council & Politics · HackneyMayor Launches £1.8bn Plan to Clean London's Rivers
Sir Sadiq Khan has unveiled a £1.8 billion plan to clean up London's rivers and waterways over the next decade. The initiative, launched at Hackney's West Reservoir, aims to make 600km of water bodies swimmable and support wildlife.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Mayor Apologises for Haifa Twinning Deadline Error
Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett has apologised for a 'serious mistake' after a letter to Haifa's Mayor set a consultation deadline of 7 October, the anniversary of Hamas attacks. The council voted to begin terminating the 58-year twinning arrangement.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonTfL proposes scrapping north London bus route 67 and rerouting 149
Transport for London has proposed withdrawing the 67 bus route between Wood Green and Dalston Junction and rerouting the 149 to avoid Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The eight-week public consultation closes on 20 September 2024.
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Council & Politics · HackneyOfsted praises Hackney’s care leaver support after two-year turnaround
Hackney’s support for young people leaving care has improved substantially, Ofsted found, with warm relationships and a dedicated hub praised. However, inspectors identified inconsistencies in supervision and health summaries, while housing progress remains partial.
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Council & Politics · HackneyGovernment cuts business rates for 32,000 pubs and venues but excludes large music spaces
A 20% business rates cut for nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues in England has been announced by the government. Hackney Council’s cabinet member for nightlife, Cllr Sam Mathys, said the measure is overdue but leaves key issues unresolved, including the exclusion of larger venues and delayed savings until next year.
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