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A public meeting to discuss Hackney’s response to the refugee and migrant crisis and ongoing issues facing migrants locally has been called for 7.30pm on 30 November at Chats Palace, Brooksbys Walk, E9.

Various groups currently involved in the situation will be represented and Cllr Sophie Linden, Hackney's Deputy Mayor,…

Buried away in an internal budget document, London Fire Brigade have recommended the permanent removal of a fire engine at Shoreditch Fire Station.

Following the closure of Kingsland Fire Station in 2014, a large part of central Hackney was left without adequate cover in emergencies. As predicted, response times have…

The All Party Cycling Group will meet this week to discuss whether or not heavy goods vehicles () should be banned during rush-hour in city centres.

Earlier this year, the Prime Minister David Cameron, met with the group to discuss measures aimed at making Britain's roads safer for cyclists.

The…

Around 47% of at-risk people and 29% of people over the age of 65 in Hackney were not vaccinated against flu last year, even though they were eligible for a free flu vaccine on the . This compares to around 50% nationally of at-risk patients and 27% of people over…

The Government's tax credit cuts will hurt working families with children across the entire country.

In the run up to Christmas over 3 million families will receive the news that they are facing an average loss of £1,300. It is proof that this is a Government which is hurting working…