Deputy Business Editor of The Times today praises the turnaround of Hackney under Labour's directly elected Mayor, Jules Pipe.
To read the article go to: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article6194336.ece
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
De Beauvoir Estate elects new Committee
Residents on the De Beauvoir Estate last night elected a new Committee to represent residents across the estate.
On being elected Chair, local resident Natasha Hodson paid tribute to the outgoing Committee members, some of whom had served for 30 years.
On being elected Chair, local resident Natasha Hodson paid tribute to the outgoing Committee members, some of whom had served for 30 years.
Friday, 17 April 2009
Hackney named most improved Council
Last month the Audit Commission said that Hackney could maintain its 3 star rating and noted the Council was still "improving strongly".
This month Hackney was named winner at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2009 and won the title of 'Most Improved Council'.
It's good that Hackney is making the headlines for the right reasons and improvements are now being recognised .. but there's still much more to do.
Thursday, 9 April 2009
Free theatre tickets for under 26s
The Government, through the Arts Council for England, are funding free tickets to allow young people to try out some of the best theatre London has to offer.
Just type in your postcode into the site below to search participating theatres. Have a look at what's on offer and grab your tickets quick - before someone else does!
www.anightlessordinary.org.uk
Friday, 3 April 2009
Top prize for transport
Hackney has been voted as leading the rest of London in sustainable transport, at the London Transport Awards.
The award comes after six years of investment by the Council to improve transport links and traffic flow, upgrade road surfaces, and promote safe and eco-friendly travel.
The borough is ranked number one in the UK for growth in cycling. Hackney now has over 70 schools with a travel plan to help reduce school run congestion, and has seen a 75 per cent increase in the number of Council staff walking, cycling or using public transport to get to work.
On the important issue of road safety, the Council met all its 2010 accident reduction targets, three years ahead of schedule in 2007, and has a policy of adopting a 20mph limit on all its roads.
(pictured: Hackney's Mayor Jules Pipe cycling to the Town Hall)
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