Town Hall asks government for permission to increase rate beyond current maximum of 4.99 per cent
Thousands sign petition opposing Debden House sale, which is part of Town Hall's wider plans to save £70m
The £2m is now under the borough's control after Hackney Council missed a deadline to use it
East London Gymnastics Club has temporarily moved into Newham Leisure Centre while it looks for somewhere permanent
'It was a family, a collective, and a challenge to local leaders, showing what could be achieved if the local authority placed more faith and investment in its grassroots organisations.'
New homes, better transport links and a huge data centre are part of upcoming plans for the borough
Hasan says that he feels scared whenever he goes out, and is constantly looking over his shoulder because he feels unsafe
Council planning officer said information about the plans was ‘sadly lacking’ and advised councillors to refuse the application
Construction is set to begin next year with a planned opening date of 2027.
'We make no apologies for what we are doing and we will continue engaging with our residents to explain what we are intending to do'
