London is, and always will be, a place for everyone. A city where people of all backgrounds live side-by-side, and where our differences are not just tolerated, but celebrated.

Run Shoreditch 10k brought energy and inspiration to our streets today. Incredible performances from runners—what a brilliant celebration of community and human achievement. And great energy from Deputy Speaker Grace Adebayo www.instagram.com/reel/DO3_OPp...

Residents from Shepherd Market Est came together to discuss how to make better use of Napier Grove Community Hall. They shared ideas for a welcoming & successful space. I’m excited to see how residents & the council can ensure our halls reflect local priorities & stay at the heart of community life

My response to the government’s Spending Review:

We had a fabulous midweek event to celebrate VCHackney volunteers on their Community Befrienders, Community Health Champions and Together Better service for all their work to create a more connected community #volunteersweek

Hackney jobs Fair taking place at Morningside Community centre, Cresset Road, E9. Open to all Hackney residents of all ages with opportunity to meet employers Berkerly Group, Marlborough Highways, NHS Barts, LIFT, and Ingeus

A quick update of what we've been doing in Hoxton West over the last month

‪It was great to start the day speaking at Migrant's Organise Stand up, Speak Out webinar, sharing Hackney's approach to supporting migrants, refugees and those seeking asylum and to discuss the crucial role of local authorities in this work.

Is there a local issue or area of concern that you would like Hackney Council to look at consultation.hackney.gov.uk/policy-and-s...

A big thank you to Hackney History Fest for a great tour of the renovated St John, Hackney. It was incredible to go up the bell tower after years of absence.

Kick off the day with our first Borough of Sanctuary Steering Group meeting! Huge thanks to our community and vol sector partners, and especially our Sanctuary Ambassadors whose lived experiences and insights will be invaluable as we work toward becoming a Borough of Sanctuary.

Last night, residents got a sneak peek at the designs for new homes coming to Hoxton West. 90 new homes are planned for Cropley Court and Buckland Street consultation.hackney.gov.uk/regeneration... consultation.hackney.gov.uk/regeneration...

There was a full house at Toynbee Hall for the launch of London Get Britain Working Trailblazers. The Central London trailblazer programme will support 18-25 year old care experienced young people in to employment

London Cycle Festival will come to Hoxton on Sun 25 May, where there will be a 2km traffic free loop. Residents are invited to take part in this community event with free activities and entertainment. There will be free bike hire available from Santander Cycles & Lime lcc.org.uk/london-cycli...

For more information on Hackney's 2025 Windrush festival plus year-round access to resources and support visit our newly updated pages lovehackney.uk./windrush

Prostate cancer, race and the need for tests | Letters

I've spent the morning hearing about the achievements of the LIFT (Leading Inclusive Futures in Technology) programme, a parternship between Hackney, Islington, Camden and Tower Hamlets. www.liftfutures.london/about

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This month marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Brafa (British Reggae Artists Famine Appeal) charity single, Let’s Make Africa Green Again, to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...

The government has launched the Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund, which organisations can apply to fund their support for anyone applying for compensation. The deadline is 9 May www.gov.uk/government/n...

A sunny Sunday canvass in Hoxton West followed by a cheeky Brunch

📢 Calling all Hackney residents, charities, and community groups! 🌿 Help shape Hackney's circular future by taking our 'Making Things Last' Survey! 🌟 Plus, you could win a £20 veg box!🥗 🔗https://consultation.hackney.gov.uk/public-realm/supporting-sustainable-and-inclusive-communities-y/

I’ve had the opportunity to participate in Cancer Research UK’s Talk Cancer which i highly recommend www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-profe...

A little something becoming a local government councillor www.local.gov.uk/lga-labour/b...

Representation matters and Hackney Council’s diversity is why I’m proud to be part of a council where we have women at the top of the organisation for the first time. ✅ 55% of cabinet members are women ✅ 40% of commission chairs are women ✅ And for the first time ever, Hackney’s Mayor is a woman

I wrote a thing www.local.gov.uk/lga-labour/b...

Last year, data analysis from our Cancer Intelligence team showed that around 89,800 cancer cases were detected by the 3 national screening programmes in England from 2019-23 - breast, cervical & bowel cancer. I’ve recently participated in Cancer Research UK’s Talk Cancer training programme.

Really pleased to see delegated decisions taken at last nights planning meeting to bring more homes to Cherbury, Buckland and Cropley Courts in Hoxton West hackney.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDe...

Hackney will be hosting a 50+ Jobs Fair jobs, training advice, and career support from Riverside Housing, Mulalley, Ardmore, The Skills Centre, Mace, The Appropriate Adult Service, Zest, and Placing People Direct. Where: Gascoyne 2 Community Hall When: Tuesday 4 March, 10am - 2pm

Sky News ran a lovely feature on Homerton's Horticultural Therapy Gardens and the benefits for patients and staff. The benefits on people’s health and wellbeing are far-reaching www.homerton.nhs.uk/trust-news-l...

Here's a list of events you can attend to celebrate LGBT History month in Hackney www.lovehackney.uk/pride365events

In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. It's World Cancer Day today – a global day to raise awareness and take action against cancer 🌍 Whatever your cancer experience, share this post and help us get the word out. #WorldCancerDay #WCD2025

On #WorldCancerDay, we welcome the UK government's commitment to publishing a National Cancer Plan for England this year and we look forward to working with them to make sure it delivers for everyone affected by cancer. #TurningPointForCancer

As temperatures plummet, we’re taking action to protect rough sleepers through the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol. If you see someone sleeping rough, please connect them to help via Street Link: www.streetlink.org.uk

Warm Spaces listed for Hackney on the national Warm Spaces map include most Hackney libraries as well as a few community centres like Hackney Quest, the Pedro Club and Chats Palace. www.warmwelcome.uk?tags=co-work...

Today we set out the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement worth £69bn with an extra £3.7bn for social care and a new £600m Recovery Grant directed to areas with higher deprivation. Fixing the foundations of local public services as part of our plan for change. www.gov.uk/government/n...

I enjoyed a great festive evening at the LWN's Christmas extravaganza! 🎄 Great company and holiday cheer

It was incredible to watch this moment live as it unfolded. I could almost feel Gukesh's nerves, excitement, and incredulity through the screen. Congratulations

Staff and visitors to Hackney Sevice Centre had an opportunity buy fairly traded olive oil, coffee, Christmas cards, and gifts ahead of the Christmas festivities

A great night spent with fabulous Labour Women's Network women at the SME4Labour awards dinner.

Congratulations to Ingeus for their incredible work supporting young people in Hackney! A big shoutout to all the programme participants, & a special round of applause for Shadrack, who received a well-deserved award in recognition of his outstanding progress on his Supported Internship placement

CLF and Workwhile are hosting a FREE webinar on what apprenticeship support and funding is available for businesses in London on 10th December 1-2pm. Please share with your networks! Open to all Londoners: westlondonbusiness.arlo.co/w/events/127...

40,000 jobs in London pay below the legal minimum wage 💷 Coverage of our recent report on employment rights abuse in South London Press 📰 t.co/WRj7hFsPqY

A few examples of poorly parked Lime bikes. I welcome this news. It's good for everyone

🚨 NEW 🚨 UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns 🚓 www.reuters.com/technology/u...

Families have paid the price of the energy bill crisis, driven by our reliance on international gas markets. We are overturning this legacy by investing in homegrown, cleaner energy 🏡

37 years ago today

We had perfect weather for a Hoxton West roving surgery, speaking to residents about everything from homelessness, crime & ASB to lifts, and finished the day canvassing in Stoke Newington.

The Bluesky counter is fascinating to watch. bsky-users.theo.io