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In a speech on 17th January Meg raised the issues that the local shops in Hackney are facing, lower turnovers and new competition from out-of-town shopping centres such as Westfield in Stratford.

Meg emphasised the need for the action needed to sustain our local High Streets which are the hub…

Criminalisation of Squatting

This month, the Government has legislated to criminalise squatting.

I am concerned about householders who are unable to return to their homes because they have been squatted when the owner is on holiday, or having their home refurbished. There are existing legal measures which can be taken…

Meg has nominated Y-Stand, a cycle rack designed in Hackney for a Made By Britain award.

On Armistice Day Meg attended a packed the Hoxton station war memorial which commemorates railwaymen who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Great War of 1914-1918.

In partnership with the Hackney Gazette Meg has launched The Shopfront awards. Meg is calling on people to nominate their favourite shops in Mare Street and the Narroway

Meg is keen to promote shopping locally in the run up to Christmas. The awards will be given to the best shops…