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On Wednesday 15th March Home Office minister Hazel Blears came to Hackney to talk to Queensbridge residents. The minister was shown around the Holly Street estate to see results of the recent joint action between hackney police, hackney council and local residents.

The minister spoke to residents about the government’s…

The Ivy Street centre is an under 5s drop in centre based in an old pub in Ivy Street, Hoxton.

For 25 years the centre has provided this service to parents and childminders who drop in with their children. Many of those I met had long connections with the centre…

Meg Hillier last night joined over 400 other MPs in voting for a total smoking ban

The move came exactly 14 years to the day since smoking was banned on the top of London’s buses.

“It’s a Valentine’s love message to the health of the nation,” said Hackney South and…

Meg Hillier today welcomed the news that Transport for London will be taking control of the North London Railways including the North London Line.

The transfer of responsibility will be effective from autumn 2007 bringing with it major improvements. Immediate benefits will include additional station staff and extra train services,…

Meg asked the Secretary of State to make a statement on the redevelopment of St Bartholomew’s and Royal London hospitals.

Meg said, ‘My colleagues in east London completely agree that we should get good value for money and good provision of services in east London. In that respect, the Government…