Category: Local news

Dr Sandra Husbands will join Hackney Mayor Phil Glanville for a live Q&A with the Gazette about the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine.Hackney residents can have their coronavirus questions answered by the experts in a live Q&A hosted by the Gazette. On February 25 from 5pm to 6pm, we are inviting residents to join Dr Sandra Husbands, director of...

Small and micro businesses and the self-employed in Hackney can apply for a one-off payment of up to £9,000 today after a new grant to support those affected by coronavirus was launched by Hackney Council. The second round of the Additional Restrictions Grant, a discretionary grant scheme, will support small businesses who either had to legally close from December onwards due...

I posted a while back abut Window Wanderland. For a little more inspiration, our friend in Appleby, the lead artist on the event there, has posted an article and film of their display (over 300 windows through the town). Fabulous community project!!! Our one in Clapton and Homerton is coming up in just over a week – should be really...

Businesses and local residents are being asked to donate spare laptops to support young people in Hackney who do not have access to a computer at home. During the coronavirus pandemic, many young people were able to keep up with online lessons and school work at home. However, around 4,000 pupils are believed to not have sufficient access to ICT...

Welcome to the first Homerton & Clapton Window Wanderland We’ve all be inspired by the rainbows for the NHS and carers, and by Black Lives Matter posters in our windows. This half term, with your help, we will transform the neighbourhood – which is home to the wonderful Homerton Hospital – into a magical outdoor gallery for all to enjoy!  Please join us!...

Protect your friends and family’ Letter going through doors in Hackney from Philip Glanville, Mayor of Hackney. He says: Together, we will get through this. The Council and the NHS are here to support you – whether you need help with accessing money, food or essential supplies, are worried about your mental health or need support with home-schooling. I know...

Hackney, along with all other London boroughs, will be moving into new, additional Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions on Sunday 20 December, to help combat the spread of the virus in the capital.  All non-essential shops must close, along with hairdressers, nail bars, indoor gyms and leisure facilities. People should not travel unless absolutely necessary, and work from home wherever possible.  Christmas bubbles...

Congratulations to Bishop Woods Almshouses, winner of a Hackney Design Awards heritage and restoration award.

Volunteering opportunities starting 15th December to help at the first Hackney GP/ primary care COVID vaccine site at Elsdale Street Practice E9. Other sites to open in due course. Ability to speak different languages used in the community a bonus. Sign up here: https://vcconnectsystem.org.uk/HackneyVMS2/VolunteerOpportunities/DetailsForSearch/2975