Black History Walks has unveiled a Nubian Jak Blue Plaque to commemorate US author, poet & activist James Baldwin who visited Hackney to see the library named after CLR James.

Visit the plaque at Hackney CVS building, 24 Dalston Lane, E8

Find out more:
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Care leaver Ellie on why her foster carers are so important to her ⬇️

If you are interested in exploring fostering for us, register your interest now orlo.uk/E8KYr

#FosterCareFortnight #FCF24 The Fostering Network

🗳️ A by-election for a new Hoxton West ward councillor will take place on Thursday 27 June.

Register now to ensure you can vote: orlo.uk/YPjPi

Let's #GetHackneyVoting

It is #NationalWalkingMonth , so why not join one of our walking groups. A great way to explore your local area, meet new people all whilst taking #SmallSteps to a healthier you. Find out more about our local walking groups here: orlo.uk/RXmqo

We’re looking for a successful operator to run a cafe at a new site at Fairchild’s Garden in Shoreditch.

The cafe is surrounded by beautiful London plane trees and has plenty of nearby seating, including a space for events.

Find out more and apply: orlo.uk/92AXn

Maths is for everyone! 🧮

This #NationalNumeracyDay , why not sign up to one of our free maths courses?

Our Adult Learning Service provides you with the skills and qualifications you need to succeed.

Sign up now➡️ opportunities.hackney.gov.uk/find-a-course/…

🧡 This #FosterCareFortnight Cllr Anntoinette Bramble and Hackney Speaker hosted a tea party to say a big thank you to our longest serving foster carers. We are so grateful to all our foster carers and their commitment to our children and the borough.
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What does Hackney Town Hall Square mean to you?

We have big plans to make the square more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for the future.

To inform this, share your memories and stories of the space and your ideas on how we achieve this together.👉 orlo.uk/hXPd8

🏚️ Our team of housing officers are there to support everyone living in one of our homes.

Whatever your housing issue and needs, we are there for you and ready to help.

As part of #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek we’re working with Met Police and London's Violence Reduction Unit to raise awareness about knife crime

We run
- Educational sessions for young people
- Weapon sweeps
- Free sports activities
- Targeted patrols and enforcement

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Take a look back on our first ever Citizens’ Climate Jury and find out what’s still to come as we work with local people to create a greener, healthier Hackney.

For the full story, visit: orlo.uk/oTvkZ

📰 🏚️ We are working hard to deliver a high quality Housing Service for residents living in our homes. Keep up to date with what we are doing by signing up to our regular Our Homes enewsletter orlo.uk/tkgkG