Meet your local councillors

NameResponsible forEmailMeet your councillorSteve RaceLocal Councillor Chair of Planning committeesteve.race@hackney.gov.ukfirst Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LPKam AdamsLocal CouncillorChief whipkam.adams@hackney.gov.ukfirst Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LPAnya SizerLocal CouncillorDeputy SpeakerAnya.Sizer@hackney.gov.ukfirst Saturday of every month 10.30amShoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street N1 6LP Your local elected councillors hold regular surgeries … Continue reading Meet your local councillors

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Council Hearing on Goodsyard on 10/12

We urge all to attend Hackney Council’s Planning Committee meeting tomorrow, 10 December at 18:30, to discuss the recommendation to refuse the monstrous Goodsyard scheme. Although the Committee is unapologetic in its support of towers – for example last week approving a 30-storey Goliath on the Chariots site directly opposite the Goodsyard – it is … Continue reading Council Hearing on Goodsyard on 10/12

The Goodsyard: Help Boris See the Light!

The Hackney Society and More Light More Power in association with Shoreditch Church hosts a debate on current proposals for the Bishopsgate Goodsyard. A hugely controversial scheme by Hammerson and Ballymore to redevelop the Bishopsgate Goodsyard was, until recently, being considered by Tower Hamlets and Hackney councils, over whose border the site straddles. In September, … Continue reading The Goodsyard: Help Boris See the Light!

SCA’s Objection to the Gargantuan Highgate Tower

We recently urged all to oppose the Highgate Tower - a 106m, 30+ storey glass alien - on the Chariots Sauna/Majestic Wine site on Shoreditch High Street. The SCA has submitted its formal objection, wherein we note that: “Our objection is primarily concerned with the height, massing and design of the proposed building. This building … Continue reading SCA’s Objection to the Gargantuan Highgate Tower

New 24/7 License for Courthouse Hotel?

We draw your attention to a new license application that could lead to yet another major late-night party venue in Shoreditch.  The soon-to-be-opened Courthouse Hotel (the old Magistrates Court, opposite Town Hall, on the corner of Old Street and Hoxton Street) has applied for a license allowing: Entertainment (including live music, recorded music and dance) … Continue reading New 24/7 License for Courthouse Hotel?