A picture of Samuel Springer MBE , Hackney's first black Mayor, hangs proudly in the Town Hall. On Friday we lowered the flag to half mast and stood in silent respect as the funeral cortege stopped at the Town Hall steps. A man of courage who paved the way all those years ago.

Really inspiring day in Cardiff at the Democratic Business Summit Great to hear from so many mutuals, co-op and organisation supporting social businesses from across the UK. Now let’s makes the government target of doubling co-op’s business a reality

Today, on #InternationalVolunteerDay, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the incredible volunteers at Hackney Foodbank. Your time, effort, and unwavering commitment make a world of difference in the lives of those in need.💚

We’re excited to announce that 800 council properties will be receiving solar panels on their buildings, delivered in partnership with Emergent Energy For residents, this means: 💸Cheaper bills 💚Greener energy Made possible with the support of Ofgem & Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan 🧵

Support your community by shopping locally for Christmas this year 🎁 Discover unique gifts and delicious food from Hackney-based businesses here: orlo.uk/Ur117

Thanks to Social Founders Caroline Diehl MBE for organising a really inspiring event. Heard all about the business that have been supported through Hackney council business support programme, and the power of mentoring in developing social businesses.

A belated thank you to all Hackney Council staff and Cllrs who donated items and joined Dawn and I to pack #Christmasparcels

Chanukah Sameach and Merry Christmas to all those celebrating in Cazenove, Hackney and beyond.

Good afternoon #Cazenove Residents are appealing to the person/s responsible for the damage to trees along Geldeston Road E5. The damage being caused is upsetting many residents. Cazenove residents participated with the planting of these trees, alongside Hackney Council 1/4

🚨 Job Alert! 🚨 #LCtoday

Hackney Businesses You have until the 10th January to apply for the Green Energy fund Details below: hackneybusinessnetwork.co.uk/green-energy-f…

We’re activating the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol #SWEP to ensure anyone sleeping rough has somewhere safe and warm to go as temperatures drop If you see someone sleeping rough, report their location on the StreetLink website orlo.uk/cx2Fm Sade

Starting off the New Year with Hackney Labour, talking to #Lea Bridge residents on one of those stunning cold, crisp and sunny January days 🌹❤️

Great to meet up with Faisal from fair finance today Fair finance are undertaking really pioneering work to provide Loans for those who are struggling to get access to finance. You can find out more about their work here: fairfinance.org.uk

📅 Join us this Saturday morning to discuss how Tesco Morning Lane could look in the future. 🌳 We’re putting the community at the heart of plans for the site, which aim to deliver new homes, better public spaces and a new supermarket. ▶️ Sign up: orlo.uk/5nDfG

Celebrate #LGBT+HistoryMonth throughout February with a line-up of performances, walks, talks, music, poetry, and drag! Curated and funded by HackneyPride365 See what's on and how to book your place here: orlo.uk/Hq3CU

Good news from Labour's Lea Bridge ward cllrs going through local doors: *Taking action on flytipping *Campaigning to make Chatsworth Rd safer *Supporting action to get cleaner air *Organising a ward forum for residents to discuss issues *Council tax cut for low income households

Super Saturday with Hackney Labour, Out speaking with all residents in Hackney Central this morning ! Some great conversations with members addressing all issues. 🌹🌹🌹

A wreath of flowers was placed at the foot of the Holocaust Memorial Day tree in Hackney Town Hall Square today (Jan 27) where there is a plaque which says: 'Commandment number one of any civilised society is this: Let people be different' Hackney Council Hackney Speaker Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

Great to join Co-operative Party and at our local @stpaulswesthackney to see the difference Hackney Council and Stokey Energy make together: