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Hackney Host volunteer Ofure Alli records a sports commentary for BBC London 94.9 with a BBC journalist

HACKNEY’s Ridley Road Market was the first stop for BBC London 94.9’s tour of the 2012 Host Boroughs.

An old Routemaster bus parked up in the heart of the market for three days from 19 to 21 May to enjoy an array of

entertainment and sport, and hear some local views on the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

On 18 May school pupils got a chance to try their hand at wheelchair basketball, while steel band Nostalgia provided

a musical backdrop and presenter Eddie Nestor got people of all ages talking. Turn to pages 8&9

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ACKNEY Marshes will host the BBC’s biggest ever free ticketed live music event next summer as part of the London 2012 Festival. BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend 2012 will feature six stages with 100,000 visitors across the weekend of 23 and 24 June. The majority of free tickets will be allocated to residents, with a focus on young people. The first acts to be confirmed

are Hackney’s very own superstar Leona Lewis, and Brit Award winner Plan B. They will be joined by over 80 international and UK artists, bands and DJs, making it the biggest multi-artist line up ever for Radio 1. The Council and BBC have worked closely to create a wide range of opportunities for local young people in the run up to the event, including working with schools and colleges.

The event will form part of Hackney’s efforts to ensure the Games bring maximum benefit to the borough. There will also be volunteering opportunities, possibilities for local businesses and chances for local music acts to perform. Jules Pipe, Mayor of Hackney, said: “This is the biggest event Hackney will have ever hosted with world class musicians performing in

our borough. This is an exciting opportunity for our residents to take part in the cultural side of the 2012 Games through the London 2012 Festival. “Hackney is a young and creative borough and I’m pleased that the close partnership between the BBC and the Council means there will be chances for local people to get involved through volunteering and activities at schools and colleges.” Andy Parfitt, Controller

of BBC Radio 1, said: “This is the most ambitious event in the station’s 44-year history – we aim to enhance the overall London 2012 summer with an exciting and celebratory event aimed specifically at the thousands of young people who live in the boroughs directly surrounding the Olympic Park. We have the support of the music industry and in particular Hackney leaders – it will be a very special weekend.”

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The Council is proposing to introduce a number of dog control orders for the borough

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PUBLIC consultation has been launched on Council proposals to tackle irresponsible dog owners. The move comes after feedback from residents and park users. Key areas of concern raised were aggressive dogs; dogs that get into children’s play areas; or are not on a lead when appropriate. As a result, Hackney wants to create three ‘Dog Control Orders’, introduced under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, which give local authorities the power to tackle a variety of problems. The 12-week consultation forms part of a wider educational programme, which aims to promote responsible dog ownership and support dog owners. Since last summer, the Council has been working with Hackney

Homes, registered social landlords, and the charity Dogs Trust to offer 2,000 residents help with dog training, pet care, and to micro-chip 250 dogs free of charge. Cllr Sophie Linden, Cabinet Member for

Residents have said that they are concerned by a minority of owners who allow their dogs to act aggressively Crime, Sustainability and Customer Services, said: “We know that most dog owners in Hackney are responsible and control their dogs in public. We also understand the pleasure that owning

The orders being consulted on are: • A ‘dog exclusion’ order – to stop dogs from entering certain areas including children’s playgrounds, sports courts, multi-use games areas, and marked pitches where games are in progress • A ‘dogs on leads’ order – to stop owners from exercising dogs off-lead on roads and towpaths, and in car parks, communal areas of estates, and small public parks and gardens under half a hectare in size • A ‘dogs on leads where requested’ order – to give officers the power to request that dogs are put on leads where they are not under the appropriate control of their owner, or where they are causing damage or acting aggressively.

a dog can bring. However, residents have told us they are concerned by the minority who allow their dogs to act aggressively and intimidate other people and animals. We are asking what residents think about our proposals, which we believe will help us tackle irresponsible dog ownership in Hackney.” The consultation runs until 14 August.

MORE INFO For full consultation information and to take park visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/ dogcontrol or call: 020 8356 4504 to request a hard copy

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Memorial to Hackney’s worst Blitz bombing unveiled

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Swim star home & dry Five-times Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe at the adiZone in Mabley Green

Five-times Olympic gold medallist, Ian Thorpe, was at the park’s adiZone on 11 May. It is one of 50 free-to-use sets of Olympic and Paralympic­ inspired multi-sport equipment provided nationwide by

sportswear giant adiddas. The aim is to encourage communities to get involved in sport. Aussie star Ian, who hopes to return from retirement at next year’s Games, said: “To be in one of the Olympic

boroughs makes me really excited and I want to ensure I’m part of London 2012.” The adiZone is located on the eastern side of Mabley Green by the tennis courts.

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AN Olympic superstar who plans to make his comeback at the 2012 Games joined pupils from Gainsborough primary for an exercise session on Mabley Green.

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PLAQUE has been unveiled in Coronation Avenue, a site that suffered one of the worst Blitz bombings more than 70 years ago. BBC News journalist George Alagiah unveiled the plaque on 15 May, joined by some 250 people, in remembrance of those who lost their lives at the Stoke Newington tragedy. On 13 October, 1940, a 550lb bomb tore through the centre of Coronation Avenue, a five-storey block of flats in N16. More than 160 men, women and children who had taken refuge in the air raid shelter below died.

Clockwise from above: Iman Ebu Bekir Tezgel & Rabbi Avraham Citron; the plaque in place; Eleanor Kennedy who survived the bombing after she was turned away from the shelter; George Alagiah with Hallie and Tam, both 11, who read during the unveiling of the Coronation Avenue plaque

Rene Broider, 89, who lived close to the site but was staying at a different location during

the raid, said: “When we were walking home I discovered one of the shops underneath the Coronation Avenue flats had been reduced to rubble. I just stood and cried as I knew many of our neighbours would have sheltered in that basement.”

The block was rebuilt after the Second World War and a campaign to create a plaque as a permanent memorial began last year. George Alagiah, also a Stoke Newington resident, added: “I am a firm believer that a shared history – its highs and lows – can play an important role in binding communities together.” Many of the names of the Coronation Avenue disaster victims are listed on a memorial in nearby Abney Park.

TWO youths have been sentenced for offences connected to the murder of teenager Agnes Sina-Inakoju (pictured), who was shot as she visited Hoxton Chicken and Pizza Shop with friends on 14 April last year. Dwayne McIntosh Wisdom, 17, was found guilty of assisting an offender, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and possession of an imitation firearm. He was sentenced to 13 years, with a minimum of 10 to be served. Police spotted him in the London Fields area a few days after the shooting. He made off, throwing a rucksack into a garden. It contained the weapon used to kill Agnes, as well as a pistol, ammunition and shotgun cartridges. He was arrested the following day and subsequently charged. A 16-year-old male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of one count of possession of a prohibited firearm. He was spared detention because he was 15 at the time of the murder, and was sentenced to a three-year youth rehabilitation order. Detective Chief Inspector John Crossley said: "We are pleased with the sentences imposed today. It sends out a clear message to those involved in gun crime." Leon Dunkley, 22, and Mohammed Smoured, 21, were both found guilty of Agnes’s murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. The pair were given life sentences on 12 April at the Old Bailey, with a recommendation that they serve a minimum of 32 years. At the time, DCI Crossley said: “Agnes was a totally innocent victim who had her whole future ahead of her.”

Beat the noise AS part of National Noise Action Week from 23-27 May, the Council is launching an extended out-of-hours service. The Noise Service investigates complaints about everything from barking dogs and building Turning down the volume sites, to loud music from nightclubs, pubs and parties. While the day service operates Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, in response to residents’ concerns and the rise in demand that the summer evenings bring, night service hours have been extended. Residents and businesses can now contact the team between 8pm, Thurs, to 2am, Fri; from 8pm, Fri, to 5am, Sat; from 9pm, Sat, to 5am, Sun; and from 6.30pm, Sun, to 2am, Mon. In addition to the extended hours, the Council has introduced an extra team investigating night noise nuisance at the weekends. Both teams are able to issue Fixed Penalty Notices to anyone who has received a warning notice about excessive late-night noise, but has not taken action to rectify the situation. The Council is also promoting ways in which residents can minimise their noise. For info call: 020 8356 4455; or visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/noise

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feature Fassett Square, E8 (above, inset); Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, E8 The inspiration for the set of EastEnders, Fassett Square retains its Victorian layout and is muchloved by residents; the Eastern Curve is a secret garden on disused railway land tended by volunteers growing trees, bushes, fruit, veg and herbs

FARM:shop, E8 (above); St John’s Community Kitchen Garden, N1; (below) St Joseph’s Hospice, E8 (left) Literally a farm in a shop with chickens, shrimps, a poly tunnel and fruit propagation in an unassuming terrace; while St John’s is a triangle of land taken over by residents to grow organic food; St Joseph’s garden provides a tranquil oasis for hospice residents

Going round the squares Nine green spaces in Hackney are participating in Open Garden Squares Weekend 2011

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INE secret and not so secret gardens in Hackney join 214 London-wide to welcome visitors for Open Garden Squares Weekend. Organised by the London Parks and Gardens Trust, the weekend of 11 and 12 June offers a rare opportunity to gain inspiration from London’s private community gardens

and squares, as well as discovering lesser-known public gardens that could be a just a stone’s throw from your home.

Hackney in Bloom winner St Joseph’s Hospice, which provides end of life care, will be opening its garden, which is normally reserved for patients. Also usually closed to the public are Victorian garden Fassett Square, which provided the inspiration for the set of the BBC’s EastEnders, and St John’s Community Kitchen Garden in Hoxton. Two public projects in Dalston are also taking part. FARM:shop is part of the Council-backed ‘Art In Empty Spaces’ programme that aims to bring empty premises back into use. Dalston Eastern Curve Garden was part of ‘Making Space in Dalston’, a series Clapton Pond, E5 (above); St Mary’s Secret Garden, E2 (inset) of small projects Clapton Pond was used as a reservoir in the 18th century and is a key feature of the park, laid out in the 19th century. St Mary’s is a public garden offering developed by

residents and the Council, and funded by Design For London. Both projects are also supported by food growing campaign Capital Growth, along with St John’s, St Mary’s Secret Garden and Wenlock Herb Garden. Also taking part is Clapton Pond, one of Hackney’s 12 Green Flag parks – a national standard for excellence. The Geffrye Museum Wenlock Herb Garden, N1 (above); Geffrye Museum, E2 (inset) will be showing off Wenlock is a social-enterprise in East London, growing herbs for its series of period sale to local businesses on Wenlock Barn estate; the Geffrye has gardens. a large front garden, as well as a walled herb garden and ‘period’ One weekend ticket gardens inspired by the 17th to 20th centuries allows access to all gardens over the weekend, and podcasts and self-guided bike rides can be downloaded from the website.

MORE INFO For full details of participating gardens visit: www. opensquares.org

horticultural therapy, gardening advice and courses, & herbs and veg for sale

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Dalston Junction station opened in May 2010 & five million passengers are predicted to use it annually by 2012

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We are investing to ensure that Dalston is a thriving community for residents of future generations

Garden; samples of material used to grow produce at pop-up venue FARM:shop; a selection of everyday items collected by the Discover Young Hackney Cultural Ambassadors; and information on cultural events in the area. The Alevi Cultural Centre and Shiloh Pentecostal Church also contributed information. Mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe, said: “We are investing to ensure that Dalston is a thriving community for residents

of future generations and it is fitting that they will have this opportunity to one day hear directly from community groups and young people present during this period of regeneration.” Alastair Baird, Regional Managing Director for Barratt London, added: “In years to come residents of the borough will unearth this time capsule and discover just what life was like in

DID YOU KNOW?

News in brief Get ahead of the crowds RESIDENTS will get a 48-hour head start to bag seats for world class competitive events at 2012 venues in August. The London International Basketball Invitational and the BMX World Cup Series will be held in Olympic Park venues as part of the ‘London Prepares’ testing programme. Tickets go on sale to host borough residents from 24 May. Prices range from £20 to £35 with concessions from £10. The London Prepares programme will involve 8,000 athletes from more than 50 countries competing in front of 250,000 spectators at a range of venues over the next 12 months. A priority code for residents will be on the Council website from 9am on 24 May, use it when buying tickets from booking agent, Ticketmaster. Visit: www.ticketmaster. co.uk/londonpreparesseries. For the code, visit: www. hackney.gov.uk/2012-test-events; for test event info, visit: www.londonpreparesseries.com

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Pupils from Colvestone primary school at the Dalston Square Time capsule event

ALSTON’S past and present were preserved for the future when primary school pupils buried a time capsule. More than 100 people attended an event at Dalston Square to mark the occasion. Items in the time capsule included poems written by Colvestone and Holy Trinity primary school pupils. They worked with poets Michael Rosen and Francesca Beard, writing poems based on the origins of their names, their interests and their thoughts about the future. With support from Hackney Museum and local history charity Building Exploratory they also made plaster casts of objects and surfaces around Dalston, which will be added to the ‘Mapping The Change’ archive at the museum. Local organisations also submitted items, which included: an album of photographs from the Dalston Eastern Curve

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Dalston in the year 2011.” Dalston Square is a partnership between the Council, Transport for London, the London Development Agency and Barratt Homes. It involves the development of over 600 new homes including shared-ownership housing; retail opportunities; financial support for artistic projects; and the Dalston CLR James Library and Hackney Archives, due to open later this year.

DO you know a really inspirational Hackney person who could carry the Olympic Flame through the borough as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay? The flame will arrive from Greece on 18 May, 2012, with the relay starting from Land’s End the following day. It will travel 8,000 miles and visit all the host boroughs including Hackney, before finally arriving at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July, 2012, for the Opening Ceremony. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) needs 8,000 people from all over the UK, and nominations are open until 29 June. For info and to nominate someone visit: torchbearer nominations.london2012.com

Bradbury Street party BUSINESSES held a party in Bradbury Street on 30 April to mark the end of Transport for London improvement works. Visitors enjoyed the N16 street’s mix of boutiques, bars and cafes as well as a gallery exhibition, record fair, table tennis tournament, and a variety of pop-up businesses. DJs provided music, while children played on equipment from Gillett Square. The event was supported by the Council.

MORE INFO Visit: www. dalstonsquare.co.uk

The Geffrye Museum in Kingsland Road

£500k for museum upgrade THE Geffrye Museum has received a £518,500 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to begin development work. The Kingland Road museum plans to create a new main entrance and temporary exhibition gallery; improve refreshment, education and conference facilities; and offer public access to its library and archives. It now has up to two years to submit more detailed plans and apply for the balance of its £10.9million bid. The total cost is an estimated £13.2million and is due for completion in April 2015.

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ACKNEY Museum has joined forces with the 14th Hackney Scout Group to create a nostalgic trip down memory lane in celebration of its centenary. The museum’s latest exhibition ‘Be Prepared - 100 Years of the 14th Hackney Scout Group’ opens on 25 May. It features a display of uniforms, banners, badges, certificates and photos dating back to 1911. Past members may even spot themselves in some of the pictures. The local group was founded in 1911 by Reverend Trask, who was chaplain to St Johnat-Hackney Church, and since 1952 it has been based at the Den in Mare Street. It is estimated to have had around 4,000 members in the past 100 years. Currently there are 91 young people, both boys and girls, actively involved and a loyal core of adult leaders and helpers. Scouting began in 1907, when Robert Baden-Powell, a Lieutenant General in the

Hackney’s link to Scouting founder, Sir Robert-Baden Powell, highlights how rich the borough’s history is

British Army, held the first Scouting encampment at Brownsea Island in Dorset. The Scouts offers a programme of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including camping, woodcraft, hiking, backpacking, and sports. Hackney has many links to the Baden-Powell family going back to the late 18th century. They lived in a house in Lower Clapton Road and BadenPowell’s father was born in Stamford Hill. He married his first wife Eliza Rivaz in

St John-at-Hackney Church. BadenPowell also has a community school in Clapton named after him. Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care, and Culture, Cllr Jonathan McShane, said: “Hackney’s link to Scouting founder, Sir Robert BadenPowell, highlights how rich the borough’s history is. “It’s wonderful that the group is celebrating their 100-year anniversary with an exhibition – if you were a past member come along and find out more about the Scouts in Hackney.”

MORE INFO Hackney Museum is in Reading Lane, E8. The exhibition runs from 25 May to 3 September. For info call: 020 8350 3000; or visit: www.hackney.gov. uk/hackneymuseum

Clockwise from above: getting to grips with first aid training, 1961; a climbing or abseiling adventure, 1980; on board the London Eye, 2002; taking flight in a glider, 2005; Baden-Powell with his wife, Olave; the Panthers winning the Lukis Trophy in 1958

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Ridley Road radio All ears were on the market as BBC London 94.9 spent three days broadcasting from a bus as part of its tour of the 2012 Host Boroughs

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HE sound of steel bands and basketball were broadcast across the airwaves for a 2012 Olympic and Paralympic­ themed outside broadcast by BBC London 94.9. Hackney was the first stop for the radio station’s tour of the 2012 host boroughs. A BBC-emblazoned Routemaster bus parked up at Ridley Road market in Dalston from 19 to 21 May, to offer the rest of London a taste of local entertainment including steel band Nostalgia, and hear some residents’ views on the Games. A mixture of local politicians and passers-by talked live to Drivetime host, Eddie Nestor, on

Clockwise from above: wheelchair basketball; Mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe, on air; a BBC journalist watching the wheelchair basketball; Eddie Nestor with Hackney Host Dionne Thomas

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The Olympics are inspirational for youth. Role models show that if you’re from Hackney you can make it 19 May. Also interviewed at the roadshow were Hackney Olympics hopeful hurdler Daniel Davis, and the Arcola Theatre’s Owen Calvert-Lyons, as well as members of 2012 volunteering group, the Hackney Hosts.

Primary school children showed off some of the sports they had been trying through the borough-wide Personal Bests programme, including some Paralympic sports like boccia. Deputy Head Teacher, Sue Evans, of Colvestone Primary School – located just behind the market – said she had to pick 12 children out of a hat as 90 had asked to take part. She added: “The children feel very involved in the Olympics and quite a few have visited the Olympic Park.

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Clockwise from above: twins Josiah and Rheanna, six; a young player takes to wheelchair basketball with enthusiasm; a steel drummer; Nostalgia steel drummers being interviewed; Paralympic swimmer and Hackney’s Olympic and Paralympic Ambassador Dervis Konuralp prepares for his interview

We’re part of Get Set, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games’ network for schools, and we’re hoping to get free tickets as part of that.” Players from Hackney Community College’s British Colleges Basketball winning team also attended the event. HCC student Joel Henry, 19, said: “The Olympics are inspirational for youth. Role models show that if you’re from Hackney you can make it.” Andre John-Baptiste, 18, added: “The facilities here will inspire more young people to get involved in sport.” There were also opportunities to try wheelchair basketball, which proved hugely popular with visiting students. Mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe, said: “As an Olympics host borough, we are keen to showcase

the many improvements taking place in Hackney, such as our significant investment in Dalston Junction, including £1million which has been injected into the market. “We also want to make sure that residents know what benefits are available for them leading up to, during and after the 2012 Games.”

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Hackney is one of the most diverse places in the UK. In this regular feature, we profile the borough’s great & good or just plain interesting

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Bedtime reading Novelist David Whitehouse in De Beauvoir Square

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ONSIDERING De Beauvoir resident and writer David Whitehouse is faced with the possibility of transatlantic success with his debut novel, ‘Bed’, he seems strangely calm. “I spend almost all of my time thinking about stuff that isn’t important and panicking about it. If I thought about something like that, my brain would leak from my ears,” he says. After winning the ‘To Hell With Literature’ prize for unpublished authors last year – David has seen his book, which he began in 2007, snapped up by major publishers for distribution in the UK, USA and Canada. He started writing Bed after going it alone as a freelance journalist. He explains: “I had just quit my job at a magazine. My phone never rang.” Taking 14 months to

write, Bed is based around

the character Mal – ‘the fattest man in the world’. “It suddenly became clear I was sitting in bed every day doing nothing, and I began wondering what would happen if I never got out of bed ever again. So I started to write the book,” says David. Citing further inspiration, he adds: “Around that time there was a real boom in documentaries about people with extreme physical conditions, particularly people who are huge.” However, he is quick to add that Bed isn’t

necessarily about a 100 stone man. He says: “It’s the life story of a family, and about what family, the people you love most, can do to you over a lifetime. Also, it’s about growing up. I’ve long thought being an adult isn’t all its cracked up to be. “The parts of Bed that are about Mal being the fattest man in the world marry the two – what it is to be gigantic, and why we’re obsessed with it. Some people get so big they grow into their chair or bed. The marriage of the

Curriculum Vitae: David Whitehouse 1981 2002 2002 2006 2008 2011

Born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire Graduated with a BA (Hons) Journalism from London College of Printing Got first job at the now defunct JACK magazine Went freelance, writing for Guardian, Esquire, Time Out, and started writing Bed Wrote short film ‘The Archivist’, which opened the BBC Electric Proms Bed published

unimaginable and the possible.” When David talks softly about the extreme subject matter his book tackles, it becomes very apparent that he has a gift for gently amusing, if occasionally shocking storytelling. He says: “I remember being little and loving getting mail. Now I get lots of mail and its all bills. Bed is about that disillusionment with conformity that everyone has at some point, and a man who is brave enough to do something about it – albeit dropping out, going to bed and never getting out again. Ultimately though, it’s a love story with the world’s biggest man at its centre.” Moving to London from Nuneaton 11 years ago to start a degree in journalism, David made Hackney his permanent home a few years back. “When I came to London, I remember

Always write what you like. If other’s like it, it’s probably a happy coincidence that you can’t fake being amazed that I could buy a paper after 6pm. I think I settled in Hackney because you can buy anything you want, at any time you like. “My favourite place is the canal from The Rosemary Branch down to Victoria Park. When it’s busy, walking down the towpath is like being in a stressful computer game, dodging cyclists, runners and mad people.” Working throughout his early twenties for publications like Maxim, you can see why David appears unfazed as he gears up for his impending

book launch. On one bizarre assignment, he

remembers: “Henry Hill, the former gangster whose biography inspired the film ‘Goodfellas’, got me in a headlock and told me he was going to kill me. It sounds worse than it was.” So what’s his advice for those labouring over a first novel? “All you can do is write what you like and send it to people who might be able to help. But always write what you like. If others like it, it’s probably a happy coincidence that you can’t fake.”

MORE INFO ‘Bed’ is published by Canongate and is out on 2 June

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THE GREEN GENIE

All your recycling questions answered Q: I heard there might be a hosepipe ban this summer because March and April were the driest on record. I’m proud of my garden and would like to make sure that I am ready for a ban. Where is the best place to get a water butt? A: Watering the garden for your flowers or vegetables is vital, but defying a hosepipe ban should be avoided. The Council subsidises a water butt kit called The Rainsaver. It can store 220 litres of rainwater and costs £34. Whether there is a ban or not, it is important to save as much water as possible to reduce your Wind up your hose carbon footprint. The energy and get a water butt costs associated with treating and pumping water are huge. A butt can provide all the water you need to keep your garden alive throughout the long hot summer months. To order a discounted one, with free delivery, call: 01884 841515; or visit: www.originalorganics.co.uk/hackney

MORE INFO To ask the Genie a question e-mail: recycling @hackney.gov.uk or write to: Green Genie, Recycling, 2 Hillman Street, E8 1FB. For more information on recycling in the borough call: 020 8356 6688, or visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/ recycling

Back to earth Residents helped themselves to free compost on 7 May

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ORE than 150 people turned out for the Council’s free compost day on 7 May. Residents carried away seven tonnes of compost to improve their soil or to grow vegetables in their gardens, on balconies, or in communal grounds on

estates. The compost was made from food waste collected in Hackney through the Blue Bin recycling service and processed at a composting facility operated by London Waste Ltd. Gardeners came from all over the borough and were particularly interested by

It is very nice to see how all the food waste and garden waste we have recycled gets back to us

a demonstration of the ‘Worm Café’, a subsidised wormery which residents can buy through the Council. They were also able to pick up handy tips from Doctor Compost. A resident from Cecila Road, E8, said: “I think it is very nice to see how all the food waste and garden waste we have recycled gets back to us as beautiful compost. Our garden is going to look great thanks to this.” The event, hosted by the Petchey Academy, was organised with help

from Hackney’s Green Champions network as part of International Compost Awareness Week. Green Champions are residents who help the Council promote greener living in their neighbourhood.

MORE INFO For info on composting; to get a wormery discount code; or to apply to be a Green Champion call: 020 8356 6688, or visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/ wasteprevention

A hard day’s work for the beetles

Loggeries (inset) provide an ideal habitat for the rare stag beetle

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BUGS and insects on Stoke Newington Common have a new habitat to explore. A group of boys from the Sonshine Club helped Council staff and Stoke Newington Common User Group (SNUG) to create ‘insect loggeries’ on the common. Loggeries are made by sinking a pyramid of logs

into the ground to provide a habitat for insects, such as the rare stag beetle. These insects then form part of the food chain for birds and other wildlife. The Council is putting loggeries in a number of parks to provide homes for wildlife. Many insects and bugs need dead wood either for food or shelter, but urban parks often

don’t have enough to support such an array of insect life. The Sonshine Club is a Charedi Jewish organisation that provides healthy, out-of-school activities for young people. The Council arranged for tools and logs to be on site for the project and two SNUG volunteers taught the

young people how to construct loggeries and use tools safely.

MORE INFO To get involved in future projects call: 020 8356 3438; e-mail: kate.mitchell@ hackney.gov.uk; or visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/ biodiversity

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Who lives in your back garden?

build a picture of wildlife in British gardens and identify which species are

thriving and which might need support. In last year’s survey, sparrows were the most common bird, seen in 75 per cent of gardens, followed by starlings, seen in 54 per cent. Young blackbirds were recorded in 37 per cent of UK gardens. Cats (79 per cent), foxes (26 per

cent) and hedgehogs (23 percent) were the most common garden mammals, with moles in fourth place, appearing in seven per cent of gardens.

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IF it croaks, flaps, cheeps or snuffles in the garden, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) wants to hear about it. The organisation’s ‘Make Your Nature Count’ survey takes place from 4 to 12 June, and it is calling on people to count their garden wildlife during this period. Gardens are teeming with wildlife in June, and the RSPB is keen to hear about birds, as well as creatures such as badgers, snakes, bats and toads. Who knows what taking part might reveal about each garden. Last year nearly 100,000 people took part across the UK. The results helped

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WOULD you know a magnificent bird of prey if you saw one fly past? To celebrate its 30th anniversary, London Wildlife Trust is asking people across London to count kestrels, in order to help gauge the city’s current population and find out where they live. London Wildlife Trust launched its first ‘Kestrel Count’ in 1988. This year’s survey will allow it to chart any changes in kestrel numbers over the last 23 years. The population in London declined during the 1990s, but the picture over the last decade has been unclear. In the original survey, kestrels were spotted in every borough with an estimated total of 400 pairs nesting in London. To find out how to identify a kestrel, and to register those spotted visit: www. wildlondon.org.uk

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what’son TOP FIVE There’s so much to do in and around Hackney. From theatre to club nights, art exhibitions to community events. Here’s our pick of what’s on this fortnight:

1. ACCORDION Oliver Perkins’ first solo exhibition at Cell Project Space �See Art & Exhibitions

2. EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE Outdoor screening of a new Sylvia Pankhurst documentary tracing the suffragette’s life �See Courses

3. WALK LONDON WEEKEND Over 50 walks connecting some of the capital’s best attractions �See Health, Fitness & Sport

4. SPITALFIELDS MUSIC FESTIVAL Open air music and an eclectic programme �See Theatre & Live Entertainment

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Rotimi Fani-Kayode

5. SUMMER TEA DANCE

27 May-30 July, Autograph ABP, Rivington Place, EC2A 3BA

The sunny season starts with Mr Wonderful �See Noticeboard

Born in Nigeria to a prominent Yoruba family that left Africa as political refugees, he finally settled in the UK where he produced his main body of work.

Using highly saturated colour and black and white techniques, FaniKayode created provocative imagery, at times with religious symbolism and almost always referring to his own feelings of ‘otherness’.

He died, aged 34, in 1989 but parts of this founding member of Autograph ABP’s work is represented in the permanent collections at the V&A Museum.

�For more info, visit: www.autograph-abp.co.uk

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Photographs by the late Rotimi Fani-Kayode create this very personal exploration of race, spirituality and homoerotic desire at Rivington Place.

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THE CHILD IN THE WORLD: INDIA, CANADA AND THE BRITISH FAMILY 23 May, 5.30-7pm Dr Elizabeth Buettner, author of ‘Empire Families: Britons and Late Imperial India’, will be discussing late-Victorian letters and keepsakes exchanged between parents and children living separately in different parts of the British Empire. The evening concludes with a chance to study children’s items connected to the British in India. Free. V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA. Info: 020 8983 5200; www. museumofchildhood.org.uk

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ARTISTS IN DE BEAUVOIR 4-5 Jun A exhibition of work, also for sale, by professional artists

living or working in the De Beauvoir area. In aid of the St Peter’s Crypt refurbishment project, providing De Beauvoir with a new community space. Free. St Peters Church, Northchurch Terrace, N1 4DA. Info: 020 7249 3316; amanda [email protected] OLIVER PERKINS: ACCORDION Fri-Sun, until 19 June, 12-6pm For Oliver Perkins’ first solo exhibition at Cell Project Space

he will present Accordion, a series of new paintings, encompassing large-scale linear works that continue his exploration of the implant canvas. Cell Project Space, 258 Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9DA. Info: 020 7241 3600; www.cellprojects.org AT HOME IN JAPAN – BEYOND THE MINIMAL HOUSE Until 29 Aug Go behind the doors of

View from a living room onto a domestic garden in Nara, Japan

contemporary urban homes to find out how private lives are lived in Japan today. Through a range of photographs and objects, visitors will be able to explore narratives about contemporary Japanese homes and the how people live in them. Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Rd, E2 8EA. Info: 020 7739 9893; www. geffrye-museum.org.uk

SYLVIA PANKHURST: EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE 2 Jun, 7-9.30pm A unique outdoor screening of ‘Sylvia Pankhurst: Everything Is Possible’, a new documentary tracing the suffragette and revolutionary’s ideas, campaigns and political life. Feel free to bring your

FREE!! Win a London cycling guidebook Cycling Traffic Free London is a guide to 25 main trafficfree cycling routes around Greater London. In the book, cyclist Jules Selmes invites riders to explore journeys from the heart of London, through the parks and walkways and out to open spaces on the fringes of the city. Some of the best paths and quiet roads are featured on which cyclists can ride safely away from traffic in attractive surroundings, both natural and man-made. The 25 routes include The River Lea Navigation, Epping Forest and Limehouse. Each is presented in detail, with practical advice, maps,

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distances, hills and gradients, places of interest and the refreshment stops along the way. Cycling Traffic Free London is available in bookshops and on websites now, at around £9.99. For a chance to win a copy of the book, send a postcard to Cycling Traffic Free London competition, Hackney Today, Room 82, Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, E8 1EA; or e-mail: htnews@ hackney.gov.uk by 3 June. Submissions must include a contact telephone number, winners will be pulled out of a hat.

own tipple or picnic to the viewing. £4. WORLDwrite Centre, 201 Millfields Rd, E5 0AL. Info: 020 8985 5435; www.wegottickets.com/ event/117150

Sylvia Pankhurst

ODEON LEE VALLEY Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 (12A); Take Me Home Tonight (15); Alpha & Omega 2D (U); Arthur (12A); Attack The Block (15); Fast And Furious 5 (12A); Hanna (12A); Hop (U); Insidious (15); Priest (12A); Rio 3D (U); Scream 4 (15); Something Borrowed (12A); Source Code (12A); Thor 3D (12A); Water For Elephants (12A). Odeon, Picketts Lock Lane, N9 OAS Info: 08712244007 www.odeon.co.uk RIO Julia’s Eyes (15); Hop (U); Le Quattro Volte (U); Mars Needs Moms 3D (PG); Rio 3D (U); Archipelago (15); Foofighters: Back And Forth. Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB. Info: 020 7241 9410; www.riocinema.ndirect. co.uk RICH MIX Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 (12A); Thor (12A); Hanna (12A); The Way (12A) London International Documentary Festival; Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore (U). Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, E1 6LA. Info: 020 7613 7498; www.richmix.org.uk GENESIS Attack The Block (15); Hanna (12A); Insidious (15); Priest (12A); Rio 3D (U); Thor 3D (12A); Water For Elephants (12A); TT 3D (15). Genesis, 93-95 Mile End Rd, E1 4UJ.

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MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS COURSE 26 May, 5-6.30pm Pre-learner moped and scooter training for over 16s. Completion of the course allows for a 50 per cent discount on Compulsory Basic Training courses. Free. Motoden, 41 Kingsland Rd, E2 8AG. Info: 020 8035 68364; sandra.agbabiaka@hackney. gov.uk ART SCHOO1 AND MONSTRO(C)ITY! 4-5 Jun, 12noon-8pm A full weekend of un-schooling through creative writing, storytelling, puppetry and monster-making workshops for all ages. Free. Arthaus Building, 195-205 Richmond Rd, E8 3NJ. Info: [email protected]

Carnival costume design

CARNIVAL COSTUME DESIGN DAY 4 Jun, 10am Share your ideas about design of costumes for this year’s Hackney One Carnival on 7 August with professional carnival companies. You can also meet Chaz – a young visitor from another planet who is here to learn about diverse and vibrant Hackney. Families with children welcome. Free. Assembly Rooms, Hackney Town Hall, Mare St, E8 1EA Info: 020 8356 3975; helen. [email protected] HACKNEY ENTERPRISE NETWORK 23 Jun, 5-7pm This ‘Selling Made Simple’

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workshop will provide a plan to help you sell your products and services, become part of a supply chain and take the stress out of finding new clients. HBV, 34-38 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AZ Info: 020 7241 7066; www.hbv.org.uk

WALK LONDON SPRING INTO SUMMER WEEKEND 28-29 May Walk London, funded by Transport for London, launch the Spring into Summer guided walks all over London. Over 50 walks designed to be away from traffic, connecting some of London’s best attractions, parks, woodland, rivers, canals and open spaces. Free. Various London routes. Info: 0870 240 6094; [email protected] 4 SEASONS CHALLENGE 3 Jul, 10.30am-1pm The second 10km run of the 4 Seasons series takes place in the beautiful setting of Hackney Marshes. The charity event starts at 10.30am with a 1km funrun for children, followed by the main run and festivities including ethical food and drink and children’s entertainment. Entry £20/£5. Homerton Rd, E9 5PF. Info: 020 7485 0193; [email protected] www.rainforest foundationuk.org/4sc

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Fridays, 2.20-5.30pm, until July A relaxing, affordable way for women to manage their general health or treat specific conditions such as nausea or osteo-arthritis in this soothing multi-bed clinic. Sunstone Women, 16 Northwold Rd, N16 7HR Info: 07939 533 239; www.dianetimewell.co.uk

3-5 June, Various locations

Run 10k to preserve rainforests

ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES FOR WOMEN Thursdays, 7.15pm, until July Zumba Fitness combines the hottest Latin and international music with easy-to-follow dance moves. Zumba is exercise in disguise. Get fit, have fun and learn new dance moves. Women of all ages, sizes and levels of fitness are welcome, and no previous experience needed. Phone to book your place. Queensbridge Sports and Community Centre, 30 Holly St, E8 3XW. Info: 07771 607 486; [email protected] EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE 6-7.30pm until July A fun and creative way for women to improve fitness, mobility and posture. Classes include a variety of hip, arm and torso movements and dance to the beat of Egyptian music. Hackney Community College, Falkirk St, N1 6HQ. Info: 020 8533 0955; [email protected]

PREVIEW Stoke Newington Literary Festival

SARAVAH SOUL PARTY 27 May, 8pm Cross-cultural underground music from the half-Brazilian, half-British Saravah Soul with their unique blend of AfroBrazilian rhythms, 1960s Soul and Afrobeat. Entry £8/£5 before 10pm. Passing Clouds, 1 Richmond Rd, E8 4AA Info: www.passingclouds. org CHERRY COLA THIRD BIRTHDAY PARTY 28 May, 8pm Live music from local bands, including Special Needs, Rodeo Massacre and Babeshadow, followed by DJs with retro tunes until 2am. Entry £5. The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton St, N1 6LP Info: 020 7749 0600 www.themacbethuk.co.uk OUR FRIENDS ECLECTIC Saturdays, 9.30pm DJs bringing you a night of music from classics from the 1960s to today. Free entry. Bar 23, 23 Stoke Newington Rd, N16 8BJ. Info: 020 7241 2060; bar-23.co.uk

THE FOUR STAGES OF CRUELTY 24 May-24 Jun, 8pm Theatre company Simple8 bring the dirty streets of the city to Arcola for a five-week run with this new play based

HOPEFULLY it’s testament to North Hackney that Alexei Sayle is appearing in the line-up for this year’s Stoke Newington Literary Festival. The comedian famously once said something unprintable about the lack of things to do in N16. But time have changed. Backed by a thriving local arts and culture scene, the festival returns to concentrate on literary entertainment. Highlights include a discussion about former resident Edgar Allan Poe, led by actor and director Steven Berkoff, on the Tell Tale Heart author’s influence. Other events feature Jon Ronson, Stella Duffy, Dan Cruikshank, on the engravings of William Hogarth. A must for students, art lovers and Londoners alike. Tickets £15/£11 concs/various offers. Arcola Theatre, 24 Ashwin St, E8 3DL. Info: kirsty_hinton@hotmail. com; www.simple8.co.uk SPITALFIELDS MUSIC FESTIVAL 10-23 Jun This year’s festival promises a familiar mix of evening concerts, family weekends and open air music in the market at lunchtimes, combining an eclectic programme of music with unexpected locations. Various Spitalfields venues, E1. Info: 020 7377 0287; info@ spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA 30 May-5 Jun, 10.30am-4pm Inspired by Judith Kerr’s classic picture book ‘The Tiger

Stewart Lee, and Paul Morley. This year also sees the launch of the Stoke Newington Kids’ Literary Festival, curated by, among others, John Hegley, Chris Riddell and David Walliams. Liz Vater, Festival Director, said: “Last year was a sell-out so we’ve made the programme bigger and more eclectic, focusing in on some of the area’s most influential residents and trying to keep the spirit of radical thinking, great ideas and debate alive.” For more info call: 020 7609 1800; or visit: www. stokenewingtonliteraryfestival.com

Who Came To Tea’, enjoy an active re-telling of the story, embark on our intrepid Tiger Trail for the chance to win a prize and come and make tiger feet and paws at our arts & crafts table. Free. V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA. Info: 020 8983 5200; www. vam.ac.uk/moc JAPANESE HOMES CHILDREN’S CRAFT 31 May-3 Jun Decorate noodle bowls, create an elegant owl ornament or a silk painting, make an origami lunch box, print a Japanese towel or make a mini Japanese ‘living, kitchen, dining room’ apartment in a box. Free. Geffrye Museum, 136 Kingsland Rd, E2 8EA. Info: 020 7739 9893; www. geffrye-museum.org.uk FREE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING Jun, for four weeks Working in an empty property, Built 2 Work trainees gain hands-on experience in carpentry, tiling, painting

and decorating, plumbing and health and safety from qualified and experienced trainers. Participants have access to employers, further training opportunities, mentoring, travel and subsistence and flexibility for lone parents. Age 16-25. Free. Redmond Resource Centre, 440 Seven Sisters Rd, N4 2RD. Info: 020 8356 1625; 07432 291597; woodberryworks@ hackneyhomes.org.uk JOURNALISM SUMMER SCHOOL 30 Jul-6 Aug, 10am-6pm Applications are open for the Young Journalists’ Academy Summer School, organised in partnership with The Times newspaper. Includes a chance to visit media organisations, such as the BBC and Reuters. The programme is open to 16to 18-year-old London school pupils. Free. Get in touch for venue details. Info: 020 7404 0470; patrick. [email protected] www.yja.org.uk

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Tea Dance

26-29 May, St Leonard’s Church, Shoreditch High St, E1 6JN THOSE of a certain age may remember an old episode of TV series ‘Blackadder’ where a nonsense rhyme about hot potatoes is theatrically recited each time Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ is mentioned. The show’s characters were sure the rhyme warded off any curse, evil spirits or bad luck that the script is historically supposed to bring. The real play Macbeth – often referred to as ‘The Scottish Play’ – is a far more dark production. Fittingly, it now shows at St Leonard’s Church, where Richard Burbage, the first actor to play the lead role, is buried. Army general Macbeth meets three witches who predict his meteoric rise from respected leader to the throne. With

MEN’S BIG DAY OUT 27 May, 12noon-4pm A Big Day Out for men over 50 living in Hackney. Come for a fun day out at this lovely venue and sail or walk round the reservoir. Try yoga, gentle exercise or just relax and play some original board games. Refreshments and a raffle. Free. West Reservoir Centre, Green Lanes, N4 2HA. Info: 020 7241 5909; julietformby@ageconcern hackney.org.uk ST AUGUSTINE’S TOWER OPEN DAY 29 May, 2-4.30pm Hackney’s oldest building will

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his wife, he plots to overthrow the king, setting the married couple on a path to a murderously inevitable conclusion. Drums, swords and a backdrop of war are said to evoke the strong military overtones during the performance, promising to use the twilight in the church to its full advantage. And don’t worry – the curse is only relevant if spoken by actors or staff in a theatre. Though if you do happen to be an actor or staff reading this out loud in a theatre, best keep an eye out on the stage lighting: it’s looking a little wobbly. For more call: 020 7353 1700; or visit: www.towertheatre.org.uk

be open to the public with a free guided tour at 3pm. Come and find out about the history of the building and climb the 135 stairs for the best view of Hackney. St Augustine’s Tower, Mare St, E8 1HR. Info: [email protected]; www.hhbt.org.uk GROW YOUR OWN HEALTHY EATING DAY 29 May, 12.30pm-4.30pm Join us for ‘Food Glorious Food!’ – a day of food and leisure activities, including Shoreditch Spa workshops on ‘grow your own’ and eat it, wormery-making and pot planting, volunteering to improve Sutton House gardens and a free seed and goodie bag give away. Included in house entry fee £3/£1. Sutton House, Homerton High St, E9 6JQ. Info: 020 8525 9057;

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SUMMER TEA DANCE 1 June, 1-4pm Celebrate the new season at the Summer Tea Dance for over 50s, including light refreshments and music by Mr Wonderful. Stoke Newington Town Hall, Stoke Newington

TOTAL PLAY DAYS 4 Jun, 1-4pm All are welcome to participate in a variety of board games from around the world, as well as giant chess, ping pong and Snug. Experts can teach the basics and share their tips. Free. Gillett Square, N16 8AZ. Info: 020 7254 4097; www.gillettsquare.org.uk HACKNEY BIODIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP 14 Jun, 6.30-8.30pm The Hackney Biodiversity Partnership is a group of local organisations and individuals with an interest in wildlife who aim to conserve and enhance biodiversity in the borough. Get in touch to help out and get involved. Free. Tree Nursery, Hackney Marshes, Homerton Rd, E9 5PF Info: 020 8356 3438; kate. [email protected]; www.hackney.gov.uk/ hackney-biodiversity­ partnership ST JOSEPH’S HOSPICE’S SUMMER FETE 18 Jun, 12noon-3pm One of the biggest jumble sales in the country, with a range of activities and games, as well as bargains on clothing, shoes, bags, vintage wear, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, books, jewellery, toys and more. St Joseph’s Hospice, Mare St, E8 4SA. Info: 020 8525 6070; www.stjh.org.uk VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK 1-7 Jun, 10.30am-4.30pm If giving is receiving then why not celebrate Volunteers’

Week by registering to volunteer? Take advantage of this one week special opportunity and explore the range of things people of all ages can do to make a big difference to the community. Unit 12-13, Springfield House, 5 Tyssen St, E8 2LY. Info: 020 7241 4443; volunteering@vchackney. org; www.vchackney.org

GYPSY ROMA TRAVELLER HISTORY MONTH 1-30 Jun Events for all ages to celebrate the history, culture and language of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Including fun workshops, exhibitions and children’s treasure hunts. Free. At various Hackney libraries Info: 020 8356 7576; www. hackney.gov.uk/libraries

NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME OPEN DAY 26 Jun, 2-5pm This unique and beautifully presented private garden is one of more than 3,000 – including several in Hackney – taking part in this year’s National Garden Scheme. The garden will be open to the public with refreshments and plant sales raising funds for Cancer Research. 12 Bushberry Rd, E9 5SX. Info: www.ngs.org.uk

HACKNEY HOMEMADE MARKET Saturdays, 10am-4pm, from 18 Jun A good mix of products cater to all needs and all pockets, with stalls selling homemade and vintage goods, books and bric-a-brac, as well as fresh fruit & veg, meat and fish and take away stalls. St John at Hackney Church, Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0PD. Info: 07956 934 768; www. hackneyhomemade.com

Dancers at a previous Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month event

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Competitions Hackney Today offered readers tickets to Mr Stink in issue 255. The lucky winner was R Moccia, from E5.

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Lauriston pupils present their design to the experts

Circus skills

Clockwise from above: Screen grabs from entries by Skinners’ Academy, Stoke Newington School and City Academy

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UST when you thought it was safe to light up … The Grim Reaper rests a hand on your shoulder. This final scene closed short film ‘Smoking Will Get You’ – Stoke Newington School pupils’ chilling entry to national film competition Cut Films. The contest challenged young people to produce a short about the dangers of smoking, then put them to the vote on social

networking sites. The three Hackney entries were screened to an appreciative audience of friends and family at the Rio Cinema on 12 May. Stoke Newington was joined by Skinners’ and City academies, which entered ‘Do Not Jump On The Stairs’ and ‘Your Life Will Be Incinerated’, respectively. Each presented their research and experiences before judges, who ranged from film-makers to health

professionals, who awarded Skinners’ the regional first place. Gillian Forbes, Tobacco Control Co-ordinator for NHS East London and the City, said the competition challenged students to ‘explore attitudes towards smoking and create persuasive films which can be shared online’. She added: “The research evaluation for this project shows that making the films strengthened young people’s

attitudes towards not smoking.” Smoking is the UK’s most preventable cause of early death and two out of three smokers start in their teens. Hackney has some of the highest levels of smoking among young people in the country.

MORE INFO To see all the entries visit: www.cutfilms. org

They mean business A COMPANY set up by Clapton Girls’ Technology College students is set to represent Hackney in the East London finals of the Young Enterprise Awards. DragonZ Enterprize won the borough competition at University of East London in April. The sixth formers will now face eight other teams from across East London at financial services

company Citi’s offices in Canary Wharf on 25 May. The winners will go on to compete at the London final on 23 June. Since last September, students across the capital have been setting up companies with support from teachers, business volunteers and mentors from charity Young Enterprise which runs

the awards. The Clapton students’ advertising and marketing service has so far generated over £500, and seen them win local business contracts.

RUNNING away to join the circus generally conjures up images of high wire walks and fearless trapeze artists. But far from these death-defying acts, Lauriston Primary School pupils got a more businesslike take on life under the big top during their time creating and presenting design ideas for a Cirque du Soleil show. Experts from Rolls Royce, City of Westminster, the Royal Albert Hall, as well as the internationally renowned circus troupe examined the pupils’ model and listened to how the design was conceived. The 3 May presentation at the Royal Albert Hall marked the final day of the Evolution project – run by the Royal Albert Hall Learning and Participation Team and RollsRoyce – which aims to stimulate interest in design and engineering among younger children.

MORE INFO Call: 01865 776 845; or visit: www. young-enterprise. org.uk

Student loan advice is available on Twitter and Facebook

You’re not a-loan UNIVERSITY students needing advice on loan applications can now use Twitter and Facebook to contact the Student Loans Company (SLC) directly. The company announced it is to run financial surgeries on the social media websites for those attending university this year. SLC administrators, which manages the student loan process in England, will answer questions in real time ahead of the loan application deadline for first year students on 31 May. The deadline for those in their second year and above is 30 June. Frequently asked questions include how to apply and when repayments begin. Students are advised not to disclose personal or financial details on the public sites. To take part in the surgeries and post questions between 1-3pm, on 23 and 25 May, visit: facebook.com/ SFEngland; and: twitter.com/sf_england

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The successful graduates with the programme organisers

Road to success

A performance at the YOF-funded ‘Hidden Heroes’ event at the Bridge Academy and (inset) a photo from the related exhibition

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OUNG people have until 30 May to apply for up to £5,000 to plan, promote and put on youth events and activities in the borough. From comedy jams to musical collectives, the Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF) has supported an array of youth-led projects over the past three years.

Government funding for this national programme ended in March, but because of its popularity in Hackney, the Council decided to support a local version for another 12 months. Cllr Rita Krishna, Cabinet Member for Children Services, said: “It’s not only about team-building and self-

These projects give young people tangible skills that will be invaluable in later life

confidence, these projects give young people tangible skills that will be invaluable in later life.” Activities and events sponsored by YOF money in 2010/11 included an International Women’s Day event run by the Hackney Young Women’s Group; the formation of a Steel Pan Orchestra at Young Hackney Stoke Newington Centre; and an event to celebrate diversity and the lives of unsung heroes from the past at Bridge Academy. Young people can apply for funding in groups of

three or more. The project leaders should be between 13 and 19 – or up to 25 for disabled groups – and the activities should be targeted at the same age group. An adult connected to a charity or community organisation must support applications.

MORE INFO For more details and applications visit: http://tinyurl. com/6dy4rmt; for guidance call: 020 8356 7566; or e-mail: beth. [email protected]

Hitting the wall

By Michelle Stannard, 24

A GROUP from YH World were asked to help young journalist Akilah Russell with a university project about graduates and how they find work. The team included camera man, Jenkins; interviewer, Akilah; YH World Director, Lucy; and me –YH World Assistant Editor. We all headed to a video production company called Brickwall Films to talk to partner Adam

about getting into the industry. We decided that we would make our content into a feature for YH World as our chat was really insightful. We were introduced to Miranda who works for Brickwall as part of the Jobcentre Plus Future Jobs Fund. She showed us around the office before heading to a very arty bar to do our interview. Adam gave us an understanding of how competitive it is to work for a video

The competitive world of video production

production company, as well as in the creative industry. I pulled three main points out of our conversation and videos to

enlighten all you budding film makers and anyone who wants to work in the film industry or any other creative career.

MORE INFO Read more at: www.yhworld.co.uk/visittobrickwallfilms; and take a look at our own blogs: mooshtertheblogster. blogspot.com; missakilahrussell.blogspot.com

SEVEN young people from Hackney have celebrated the successful completion of a programme aimed at equipping them with skills to pursue future careers. ‘The Road to Success’, organised by the Council’s Youth Support Team, was a nine-week course for young people, aged 16 to 19, at risk of dropping out of, or currently not in education, employment or training. The programme supported the young people through weekly workshops, focusing on self awareness, leadership, goal setting and team work. Nicole, 18, said: “I have learned a lot about myself during this course and I feel more confident dealing with other people.” For info about future programmes or to access support call: 020 8356 6313; or visit: www.younghackney.org

Would you kiss, wed or run? THREE young journalists hit the streets to make their version of BBC3 show ‘Snog, Marry or Avoid’. Charmelle and Billie joined YH World in March as part of their school work experience and decided to continue working there in their spare time, while Gabriel works for YH World as part of his Creative Media Apprenticeship with DV8 Training. Loaded with images of celebrities, they headed to the streets to capture people’s opinions on film. The aim was to explore ideas about identity – and create some fun content for the YH World blog. Gabriel shot away as cameraman, whilst Charmelle and Billie asked the general public whether they would ‘Snog, Marry or Avoid’ the celebrities. See how they got on at: http:// yhworld.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/snog-marry­ or-avoid/#more-1092; and watch their video at: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWfafy3SPbs

This page... has been compiled with help from staff and volunteers at YH World – a social enterprise that produces a website full of info about events, courses, and general happenings in Hackney. They aim to make sure young people don’t miss out – and most of the stuff they include is free to take part in. They are always looking for young journalists and undercover reporters. To get involved call: 07968 532 923; or visit: www.yhworld.co.uk

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Headway walkers en-route to Tower Bridge

Making Headway on the river

Why run when you can walk with style? A launch event on 12 May for the Vintage Midnight Walk which takes place later this year in aid of St Joseph’s Hospice

ST Joseph’s Hospice is asking women to don their fascinators, curl their hair, and hard-starch wartime dresses for a Vintage Midnight Walk. Proving that fundraising in fancy dress doesn’t always involve a sweaty run in a chicken suit,

this event is set to be a far more elegant affair – a 20th century fashion-inspired saunter through East London. The 10-mile route takes in Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green and several areas in Hackney, including Shoreditch and Dalston, with

1940s-style entertainment on the way. Organised by the Mare Streetbased charity with Richard House Children’s Hospice in Newham, it is hoped that at least 500 walkers will take part. Ranall Leckie, Events Fundraiser at St Joseph’s, said:

“The walk is a great event for women to get together, see some fascinating East London sites by night and help raise money for a good cause.” The Vintage Midnight Walk will take place on 10 September. To sign up call: 020 8525 6000; or visit: www.stjh.org.uk

‘Extremely positive’ E

AST London NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed an ‘extremely positive’ report about its inpatient units. The trust,which provides local mental health services, met 79 of the 80 essential standards in the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment, including a clean environment; qualified staff; personal and medical

records are kept safe, accurate and confidential; and complaints dealt with properly. Last November and December, evaluators met hospital staff, service users, relatives and carers, as well as checking ward records and complaint procedures. They found service users felt staff were welcoming on arrival to wards; that their rights were explained;

The reports reflect the sustained efforts of staff to bring about improvements in patient care

and staff involved them in decisions about types of care. The report said patients were treated with respect and their health and welfare needs were met. A number of carers also praised the support they received from staff. Dr Robert Dolan, Chief Executive, said: “The reports are extremely positive and reflect the sustained efforts of staff to bring about improvements in patient care. “We have worked hard to improve the safety, care and treatment of people who are admitted to our wards and we will continue to listen to

our service users to provide the optimum support to assist with their recovery.” East London NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community health care services to people in Hackney, the City, Newham and Tower Hamlets.

HEADWAY East London organised a sponsored walk across London bridges to mark the end of Action for Brain Injury Week, from 9 to 15 May. More than 75 supporters and survivors of brain injury walked through the capital on 15 May, starting at Vauxhall Bridge and finishing at Tower Bridge. The walk is expected to generate over £5,000 for Headway groups. Based in Kingsland Road, Headway East London provides support services for people affected by brain injury and their carers. Miriam Lantsbury, Chief Executive of Headway East London, said: “It is really great that people support the work of smaller charities like Headway. Brain injury is a hidden disability and not widely understood, so this week gave us a chance to raise awareness about brain injury and celebrate the work of Headway in London.” For info call: 020 7749 7790; or visit: www.headway eastlondon.org

A big day out for men A PROJECT to encourage fitness and well-being among older men is coming to West Reservoir Centre on 27 May. The Forward Thinking Men programme will offer health and activity stalls, yoga, rock climbing, sailing, free haircuts, bike maintenance, a dance workshop, plus the chance to win a day trip to France at its celebratory event, Men’s Big Day Out. The scheme, funded by NESTA and delivered by Age Concern Hackney and Common Ground, aims to encourage people over 50 to share ideas, get inspiration and become more independent and confident about their future. Juliet Formby, programme co-ordinator, said that at 75, life expectancy for men in Hackney is lower than the national average of 77. Men in the borough are also reluctant to use services aimed at improving health. She added: “Forward Thinking Men is therefore tackling this problem head on by providing activities, tailored and planned by men, and building social networks for men who might otherwise be isolated.” Men’s Big Day Out takes place at West Reservoir Centre, Green Lanes, N16, on 27 May, 12-4pm. For more info, call: 020 7241 5909; or visit: www.ageconcernhackney.org.uk

MORE INFO If you, or someone you know, is experiencing mental health difficulties, contact your GP. For info on the Trust call: 020 7655 4000; or visit: www.eastlondon. nhs.uk

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Hackney’s wards in alphabetical order

The Mayor and Councillors Councillors are elected by Hackney residents and serve for four years. The last borough elections were in May 2010. Councillors have a range of responsibilities, including helping to oversee the Council and its services. They hold advice surgeries where residents can meet their local representative and ask them to take up

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issues that may be of concern. Generally they can help with Council related matters, but if the issue is the responsibility of another person or organisation, councillors can often point people in the right direction and tell residents who they need to see. Hackney has 57 councillors representing areas called wards – illustrated in the map opposite.

To check which councillor covers your area, or confirm surgery times, call: 020 8356 3373. More info: www.hackney.gov.uk/l-mayor-cabinet-councillors.htm ADVICE SURGERY ON CRIME AND COMMUNITY SAFETY ISSUES LABOUR

Cllr Nkafu, 5-6pm, 1st Mon each month, Hackney Town Hall, Mare St, E8. To book an appointment call: 020 8356 3211 1. BROWNSWOOD

LAB

Cllrs Brian Bell, Oli De Botton & Feryal Demirci (on a rota basis) 1st Thurs each month, 7-8pm, Amwell Court Community Centre, Green Lanes, N4. 3rd Sat each month, 12.30­ 2.30pm, walkabout surgery.

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2. CAZENOVE

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Cllrs Dawood Akhoon & Abraham Jacobson 2nd & 4th Wed each month, 6-7.30pm, North London Muslim Community Centre, 68 Cazenove Rd, N16. (Cllr Akhoon can visit housebound constituents. Call: 020 8806 1147.) Cllr Ian Sharer 1st & 3rd Thurs, 10.30-11.30am, North London Muslim Community Centre, 68 Cazenove Rd, N16.

Brownswood Cazenove Chatham Clissold Dalston De Beauvoir Hackney Central Hackney Downs Haggerston Hoxton Kings Park Leabridge Lordship New River Queensbridge Springfield Stoke Newington Central Victoria Wick

3. CHATHAM

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Cllr Luke Akehurst 2nd Fri each month, 6.30-7.30pm, Hackney Town Hall, Mare St, E8. Cllr Sally Mulready Last Fri each month, 7-8pm, Hackney Town Hall, Mare St, E8. (Cllr Mulready will undertake home visits to older people. Contact her on: 07930 575 913.) Cllr Guy Nicholson 3rd Fri each month, 6.30-7.30pm, Banister House Community Centre, Banister House Estate, E9.

The Mayor

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Cllr Karen Alcock, Cllr Wendy Mitchell & Cllr Linda Smith 1st Mon each month, 7pm, Stoke Newington Library, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16. LAB

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For an appointment with ward councillors at Milton Gardens Estate Community Hall, Hawksley Court Estate, and Burma Court Estate community meeting room, call Members’ Support on: 020 8356 3373.

Hackney has an executive Mayor, Jules Pipe, who is not a councillor, but is directly elected by the entire borough.The Mayor is the political leader of the Council, overseeing the budget and all Council services. Civic and ceremonial duties are undertaken by the Speaker of the Council who is elected annually from the borough’s 57 councillors. The current Speaker is Cllr Susan Fajana-Thomas.

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Cllrs Michelle Gregory, Sophie Linden & Angus MulreadyJones (on a rota basis) 1st Thurs each month, 6.30-7.30pm, CLR James Library, Dalston Lane, E8. 2nd Sat each month, 12noon­ 1pm, Community Hall, Millard Close, Shellgrove Estate, N16. 3rd Fri each month, 6.30­ 7.30pm, CLR James Library, Dalston Lane, E8.

Cllrs Alcock, Mitchell & Smith also hold monthly roving surgeries throughout the ward. LAB

6. DE BEAUVOIR

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Cllrs Robert Chapman, Tom Ebbutt & Gulay Icoz 2nd Sat each month, 11am­ 12noon, Coleville Community Hall, 35 Branch St, N1. 3rd Sat each month, walkabout surgery in the afternoon. E-mail these councillors at: debeauvoir@hackney-labour. org.uk For updates visit: debeauvoir councillors. blogspot.com

11. KINGS PARK

LAB

Cllr Sharon Patrick 1st Fri each month, 6.30-7.30pm, Kingsmead Kabin, Kingsmead Way, E9. E-mail: sharon.patrick@ hackney.gov.uk. (Disabled or housebound constituents can book an appointment on: 020 8356 3373.) Cllr Saleem Siddiqui 1st & 3rd Fri each month, 7-8pm, Vi Forrester Hall, Gilpin Rd, E5. Cllr Julius Nkafu 3rd Sat each month, 12noon­ 1pm, Kingsmead Tenants Hall, 5/6 Templemead House, Homerton Rd, E9.

16. SPRINGFIELD

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Cllrs Alan Laing, Samantha Lloyd, & Vincent Stops (on a rota basis) 2nd Sat each month, 11am-12noon, Wilton Community Hall, Greenwood Rd, E8. 4th Sat each month, 11am-12noon, Marcon Estate Community Hall, Amhurst Rd, E8.

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Cllr Margaret Gordon 2nd Sun each month, 11.30am­ 12.30pm, Webb Estate Community Hall, Clapton Common, E5. 4th Sat each month, 1-2pm, Mount Estate Community Hall, Mount Pleasant Lane, E5. Cllr Michael Levy 1st & 3rd Sun each month, 11.30am­ 12.30pm, Webb Estate Community Hall, Clapton Common, E5. Cllr Simche Steinberger 2nd Mon each month, 4-5pm, Stamford Hill Library, Portland Ave, N16. 3rd Sun each month, 2.30-3.30pm, Netto Parade, U Marka Ltd, 158 Clapton Common, E5.

Cllrs Linda Kelly, Deniz Oguzkanli & Ian Rathbone 2nd Sat each month, 1-2pm, Wayside Community Centre, 11 Chatsworth Rd, E5. 4th Sat each month, 1-2pm, Community Hall, Mount Estate, Mount Pleasant Lane, E5. 1st Sun each month, 11am-12noon,Tenants’ Association Hall, Beecholme Estate, Prout Rd, E5. Contact these ward cllrs on: 07890 654 068; or e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

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13. LORDSHIP

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Cllrs Susan Fajana-Thomas, Rita Krishna, & Louisa Thomson (on a rota basis) 2nd Sat each month, 10-11am, Yorkshire Grove Estate Community Hall, Gunstor Rd, N16. 4th Sat each month, 11am­ 1pm, councillors will hold a walkabout surgery. Contact Cllr Fajana-Thomas on: 07809 244 756. Contact Cllr Krishna on: 07752 782 571. Contact Cllr Thomson on: 07794 637 870.

9. HAGGERSTON

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Cllr Bernard Aussenberg, 1st Sun each month, 1-2pm, Stoke Newington Library, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16. Cllrs Edward Brown & Daniel Stevens 2nd Sun each month, 1pm-2pm, Stoke Newington Library, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16. 4th Sun each month, 11am-1pm, roving surgery – ward walkabout

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Cllr Michael Jones, holds no surgeries, but is available by appointment. Call him to arrange a convenient time: 07960 610 045. Cllr Sean Ned Mulready, 1st Sun each month, 10-11am, Oak Tree Community Centre, Bethune Rd, N16 Last Sat each month, 10-11am, St Thomas More RC Church, Henry Rd, N4. Cllr Benzion Papier, 1st Sun each month, 11.30am-12.30pm, TA Flat, 1 Wyersdale House, Woodberry Down, N4. 2nd Mon each month, 4-5pm, Stamford Hill Library, Portland Ave, N16. Last Sun each month, 11.30am­ 12.30pm, Ben Simons Community Hall, Bethune Rd, N16.

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18. VICTORIA Cllr Katie Hanson 2nd Wed each month, 7-8pm, New Kingshold Community Centre, Primrose Sq, E9. Cllr Daniel Kemp 1st Sat each month, 10.30­ 11.30am, Pitcairn Hall, Pitcairn House, Frampton Park Estate, E9. Cllr Geoff Taylor 3rd Wed each month, 2-3pm, Salvation Army Building, 70 Mare St, E8.

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Cllr Philip Glanville 3rd Wed each month, 6-7pm, Provost Community Hall, Murray Grove, N1. 3rd Sat of each month, 11am­ 12noon, The Bell Club, Bowling Green Walk, Pitfield St, N1. Contact Cllr Glanville on: 07939 012 120. Cllr Clayeon McKenzie 2nd Tues each month, 6-7pm, The Bell Club, Bowling Green Walk, Pitfield St, N1. Cllr Carole Williams 2nd Mon each month, 6.30­ 7.30pm, 16a Malcolm House, Arden Estate, N1.

15. QUEENSBRIDGE

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19. WICK

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10. HOXTON

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14. NEW RIVER

Cllrs Brown & Stevens will also see residents by appointment.

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Cllr Barry Buitekant, Cllr Jonathan McShane & Cllr Ann Munn (on a rota basis) 2nd Mon each month, 6-7pm, St Mary’s Community Centre, Kent Rd, E2. 1st Thurs each month, 6-7pm, Haggerston Community Centre, 179 Haggerston Rd, E8. 3rd Thurs each month, 6-7pm, Whiston & Goldsmith Community Hall, Goldsmith Sq, E2. 2nd Sat each month, 11am-12noon, Shoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton Street, N1.

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17. STOKE NEWINGTON CENTRAL

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Cllr Michael Desmond 1st Sun each month, 11am-12noon, Nightingale Luncheon Club, 19 Olympus Sq, E5. Cllr Desmond is also available at the Town Hall, to book an appointment, call: 020 8356 3373. Cllrs Rick Muir & Alex Russell (on a rota basis) 2nd Sun each month, 11am-12noon, Landfield Community Hall, Landfield Estate, Stellman Close, E5. 4th Sun each month, walkabout ward surgery. Contact Cllr Muir on: 07875 546 155.

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12. LEABRIDGE

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8. HACKNEY DOWNS

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7. HACKNEY CENTRAL

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Cllrs Anntoinette Bramble, Chris Kennedy & Jessica Webb (on a rota basis) 1st Sun each month, 12noon­ 1pm, Wick OAP Hall, Lavington Close, Trowbridge Estate, E9. Contact Cllr Kennedy on: 07730 883 190 You can e-mail these councillors direct at: christopher.kennedy@ hackney.gov.uk; jessica. webb@hackney. gov.uk; antoinette.bramble@ hackney. gov.uk

Cllrs Tom Price, Emma Plouviez & Patrick Vernon (on a rota basis) 1st Sat each month, 10-11am, Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly St, E8. 3rd Sat each month, 10-11am, Regents Pensioners Hall, 30 Brougham Rd, E8. You can e-mail these councillors direct at: tom.price@hackney. gov.uk; emma.plouviez@ hackney.gov.uk; [email protected]

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hackneyhistory

The estates name game T

HE names of Hackney Council estates, and the houses and courts which form them, were carefully chosen. There seems to have been no hard and fast rules governing the naming of the borough’s estates however. Prior to its abolition in 1986, all that appears to have been required was the consent of the Greater London Council (GLC), which had the power to veto suggestions so postal addresses were not ambiguous. A proposal for a Smith House near a Smith Street, for example, would see the GLC asking a council to think again. Several themes are apparent in the naming of estates. Former councillors or local dignitaries were frequently honoured. While place names in counties with links to parts of Hackney were the

inspiration for some house names.

Others were

selected to recall local history. A tradition

of naming estates and houses after councillors, aldermen and other people who had devoted their lives to the borough began before the amalgamation of Shoreditch, Hackney and Stoke Newington in 1965. The Colville Estate, N1, built in the late 1940s, is named after Lady Cynthia Colville. ‘My sole qualification, I think, is that I just love Shoreditch, and have done so for quite a long time,’ she is said to have written in acceptance of the honour. In fact, she devoted many years to committees and organisations dedicated to welfare; was invited to stand as MP for Shoreditch in 1923; and was appointed magistrate, serving East London Juvenile Court in 1929.

Colville’s Girling

and Fulcher houses commemorate

a lifelong

councillor

and Shoreditch

mayor from

1919-22,

William Girling; and the former borough architect, CT Fulcher. Most other houses on the estate take their names from councillors or aldermen, apart from Jordan House, named after the then New Zealand High Commissioner, William J. Jordan, who was in office from at least 1937 to 1951. When the Council’s Housing Committee turned to naming the King’s Crescent Estate, N4, in 1969, they received recommendations that the courts be named after places in Hertfordshire. “Sir Hugh Middleton, Bart., who constructed the New River which commenced at Amwell Springs in Hertfordshire, introduced a new water supply into London, and Sir Thomas and Lady Abney, the prominent Stoke Newington family, had their country home at

My sole qualification, I think, is that I just love Shoreditch, and have done so for quite a long time

Clockwise from above: Lady Cynthia Colville opening Girling & Fulcher House in 1948; Ben Johnson; a playbill from the Britannia Theatre advertising a performance by Sara Lane; Sir Hugh Middleton; Chatsworth House in Derbyshire; William Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire

Theobalds in the county. I therefore submit for the Committee’s consideration Hertfordshire place names for the blocks in this development,” the Housing Manager wrote. A similar basis was used to devise the names of the Clapton Park Estate, E5. As the Housing Manager noted, Chatsworth Road almost certainly derived its name from Chatsworth House, the Derbyshire seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, who were frequent visitors to Loddiges Gardens in Hackney in the 19th century. The Clapton Park courts are thus named after places in the county. Hoxton’s theatrical

tradition provided the inspiration for the names of courts on the Harman Estate in N1. Shakespearean dramatist, poet and actor Ben Johnson, had many links – some more savoury than others – to Shoreditch. While actors James Anderson and Sara Lane, and comic pianist John Parry performed at the Britannia Theatre, Hoxton Street, in the 1800s, which, the Housing Manager noted, won for

Hoxton an enduring fame in the annals of the British stage. The Archives doesn’t hold source material to show the reasoning behind London County Council’s naming of blocks on the Arden Estate, in Hoxton – but whoever was responsible had a penchant for some of Shakespeare’s less fortunate and less appealing characters. The Tempest’s Caliban, referred to by the Bard as a ‘freckled whelp’ features; as do King Lear’s daughter’s Cordelia and Regan and the star-crossed Juliet. Jollier times to be had at Falstaff or Oberon houses, perhaps.

MORE INFO Hackney Archives – based at 43 De Beauvoir Road, N1– looks after Council administrative records and archives dating back to 1700. It also keeps records for individuals and organisations with links to Hackney. Call: 020 7241 2886, or visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/archives

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Recipes straight from the ovens at Waterhouse

THERE is still time to have your say on the new strategy for carers in Hackney. The Council recently drafted a new strategy for 2011-14, aimed at providing better support to the estimated 18,000 carers in Hackney, who devote huge amounts of their time and energy to looking after other people. The consultation is open to all, but the Council particularly wants to hear the views of carers

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themselves, including parent carers of a disabled child and young carers. A carer is someone who is responsible, without payment, for the wellbeing of another person. The draft strategy identifies four priority areas: • Personalised support for carers and those they look after, enabling them to have a family and community life • Supporting carers to remain mentally and physically well • Support to stay in work,

education and training • Recognising the value of carers and involving them in designing care provision. Read the full draft carers strategy and action plan online at: www.hackney. gov.uk/carers To request a paper copy call: 020 8356 5131. To comment on the draft strategy, e-mail: consultation@hackney. gov.uk including ‘carers strategy’ in the subject line. The consultation runs until 27 June.

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THIS is the latest in a series of regular recipes courtesy of Waterhouse – an eco-friendly restaurant alongside the Regent’s Canal in Shoreditch. New Head Chef, Lloyd Hayes, introduces a traditional Spanish dish that’s ideal for enjoying outside with some summer sunshine. The stew goes very well with a nice glass of wine or some Sangria. The chorizo sausage gives a lovely rich taste to this hearty meal. You can use chicken breast for a quick version, or a leg and thigh for each person, this takes a bit longer but will produce a more flavourful result.

Chicken and chorizo stew Serves 4-6

Ingredients •3 large chicken breasts, cut into chunks, or a chicken leg and thigh for each person •4 small cooking chorizo sausages (sliced) •2 white onions (roughly chopped) •400g tinned chickpeas (drained and rinsed) •3 sprigs rosemary •1tbsp smoked paprika •3 cloves garlic, finely diced or minced •2 bay leaves •500g new potatoes, sliced into large chunks •400g tinned chopped tomatoes • Chicken stock •A glug of olive oil

Waterhouse is a social enterprise that trains local people in the ethos of eco-friendly best practice in the restaurant industry. Owned by Shoreditch Trust, its profits go back into a regeneration programme for the local area.

Preparation time 30 mins

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Cooling time 1hr 30mins

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Method •Use a large saucepan or casserole pot •Sweat down onions in the oil, with paprika over a low heat, until the onions are translucent •Add the garlic and rosemary, turn up the heat and cook for 2 mins •Add the chicken and chorizo and cook until the chicken colours, then add potatoes, chick peas, tomatoes and bay leaves •Cover with chicken stock and simmer until the potatoes are soft and the sauce is reduced – this will take 1 to 1.5 hours •Season to taste, and serve with a big chunk of crusty bread and a nice glass of young Rioja or some Sangria

Waterhouse in Orsman Road, N1, is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. For more info, visit: www.waterhouserestaurant.co.uk For bookings call: 020 7033 0123; or e-mail: eat@waterhouserestaurant. co.uk

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LICENSING Notice is given that G.L.L. applied to HACKNEY COUNCIL for a premises licence at: THE HACKNEY MARSHES CENTRE, HOMERTON ROAD, HACKNEY, E9 5PF In order that the following licensable activities can take place: SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES, AND THE PROVISION OF RECORDED MUSIC, AND THE FACILITY FOR DANCING AT THE VENUE BETWEEN: MONDAY – FRIDAY

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11.00 – 0.00 HOURS The licence register listing details of the application is held at the Licensing Service, 1 Hillman Street, London E8 1DY(Tel No. 020 8356 4970). Details are also available on-line at www. hackney.gov.uk/licensing Any representations against this application must be made in writing and received by the Licensing Service at the above address, by no later than the 13TH JUNE 2011 Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the premises, or their representatives, may make representations on licensing objectives grounds only, i.e. the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. Copies of all representations will be sent to the applicant. It is an offence, liable on conviction to a fine up to £5000 for an applicant to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with the application. DATED 23 MAY 2011

Notice is given that ASSEMBLE CIC applied to HACKNEY COUNCIL for a premises licence at: FOLLY FOR A FLYOVER, HACKNEY WICK, UNDER THE A12 FLYOVER, NEXT TO THE LEE NAVIGATION CANAL (OS GRID REFERENCE: TQ36915855146), In order that the following licensable activities can take place: The supply of alcohol as well as the provision of regulated entertainment including the performance of plays, films, live music, recorded music and dance. The licence register listing details of the application is held at the Licensing Service, Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London E8 1DY (Tel No. 020 8356 4970). Details are also available on-line at www.hackney.gov.uk/licensing Any representations against this application must be made in writing and received by the Licensing Service at the above address, by no later than the 6th June 2011 Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the premises, or their representatives, may make representations on licensing objectives grounds only, i.e. the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. Copies of all representations will be sent to the applicant. It is an offence, liable on conviction to a fine up to £5000 for an applicant to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with the application. DATED 23 MAY 2011

Notice is given that ENRICO POMARICO applied to HACKNEY COUNCIL to vary the premises licence at: 33-35 STOKE NEWINGTON RD - LONDON N16 8BJ In order to make the following variation to the licence:

Extension of 1 hour on the opening hours on FRIDAY & SATURDAY variation from: 12 noon to 2am to: 12 noon to 3am Sale by retail of alcohol , Live Music, Recorded Music, Entertainment Facilities for Dancing, Late Night Refreshment. The licence register listing details of the variation is held at the Licensing Service, Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London E8 1DY (Tel No. 020 8356 4970). Details are also available on-line at www.hackney.gov.uk/licensing Any representations against this application must be made in writing and received by the Licensing Service at the above address, by no later than WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE 2011 Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the premises, or their representatives, may make representations on licensing objectives grounds only, i.e. the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. Copies of all representations will be sent to the applicant. It is an offence, liable on conviction to a fine up to £5000 for an applicant to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with the application. DATED 23 MAY 2011

Notice of application for a new Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 PLEASE TAKE NOTE that JOHN EVANS and JOHN CUMMINS have made application to London Borough of Hackney in respect of an Application for a New Premises Licence at BELLS OF SHOREDITCH 46-48 KINGSLAND ROAD 431­ 434 KINGSLAND VIADUCT 1-3 COTTON’S GARDENS E2 8DA The proposed application for a new premises licence include licensable activities such as: Provision of regulated entertainment B, C, E, F, G and H, Provision of entertainment facilities I, J and K, Provision of late night refreshment L and the supply of alcohol On/Off the premises on the following days: Sunday-Wednesday from 10:00 until 23:30 hours, Thursday- Saturday from 10:00 until 01:30 hours to remain open for 30 minutes for wind-down period to allow customers the use of facilities. A register of all applicants made within the Hackney area in maintained by: The London Borough of Hackney Full details of the application can be viewed at the offices of the Licensing Service at Hackney Council, Licensing Licensing Service Hackney Service Centre 1 Hillman Street E8 1DY Tel: 020 8356 4970, Fax: 020 8356 4974 Details are also available on-line at www.hackney.gov. uk/licensing. Any person or responsible authorities wishing to submit representations, may make representations on licensing objectives grounds only i.e the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. Copies of all representations will be sent to the applicant. Any representation against this application must be made in writing and received by the licensing Service at the above address, by no later than the 20TH JUNE 2011. It is an offence on summary conviction to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application, the maximum fine for which is £5,000 For further information contact Direct Licensing 020 8355 5443 Authorised to act for and on behalf of the applicant dated 28/04/2011 DATED 23 MAY 2011

TRAFFIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ORDER FOR STOPPING UP A SECTION OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY FRONTING 158 AND 160 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD, LONDON E5 0JQ PURSUANT TO SECTION 116 AND SCHEDULE 12 OF THE HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 NOTICE is given that the London Borough of Hackney (the “Council”) intends to apply to Thames Magistrates’ Court at 58 Bow Road, London E3 4DJ at 10:00 am on 12 July 2011 for an Order under Section 116 of the Highways Act 1980 authorising the stopping up of the public highway described in the Schedule below. The Council believes that the public highway is unnecessary and where an Order to stop up the said highway is granted by the Court the public’s right to use the highway will be extinguished. A copy of the draft order and the plan referred to in the Schedule may be inspected free of charge at the Council offices at Keltan House, 89-115 Mare Street, London, E8 4RU in the reception area on weekdays from 23 May 2011 until 20 June 2011 between the hours of 9.00 am and 5:00 pm. Any objection or representation in respect of the application to stop up the highway must be made in writing to the Traffic and Transportation Manager, 1 Casterton Street, London, E8 1FB, by no later than 20 June 2011. Any person to whom this Notice has been given under the Highways Act 1980 or who uses the public highway described in the Schedule or who would be aggrieved by the making of an Order may appear before Thames Magistrates’ Court on 12 July 2011 to raise an objection to, or make a representation about, the application for the stopping up of the said highway. SCHEDULE An area of public highway covering 20.52 square meters fronting the properties at 158 and 160 Lower Clapton Road, London E5 0JQ shown coloured black and edged by dotted lines on the plan attached to the draft order.

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY THE HACKNEY (DISABLED PERSON PARKING PLACES) (AMENDMENT NO.21) ORDER 2011 THE HACKNEY (PARKING PLACES) (ZONE E) (AMENDMENT NO.11) ORDER 2011 THE HACKNEY (WAITING RESTRICTIONS) (AMENDMENT NO.64) ORDER 2011 TRO 787 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 20th May 2011 the Council of the London Borough of Hackney made the abovementioned Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 of, and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended and the Traffic Management Act 2.

The general effect of the Orders will be to:­

(a) introduce no loading “at any time” restrictions on Wilmer Place; (b) amend the Council’s Traffic Orders to match what is currently on street. This would mean that the current locations and hours of operation would not change on street. (c) amend the Council’s Traffic Orders to include Bennett Road 3. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 25th May 2011, other relevant Orders, and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders, can be inspected during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive, until the expiration of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, in the reception area, London Borough of Hackney, Keltan House, 89-115 Mare Street London, E8 4RU. Further information may be obtained by contacting Helpdesk on 020 8356 2897. 4. If any person wishes to question the validity of either of the Orders, or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any requirement of the Act or of any instrument under the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks of the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY THE HACKNEY (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS) (AMENDMENT NO. 63) ORDER 2011 TRO 785 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 20th May 2011 the Council of the London Borough of Hackney has made the above-mentioned Order under sections 6, and 124 of, and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Traffic Management Act 2004 as amended. 2. The general effect of the Order would be to introduce no waiting “at any time “ restrictions in the un-named access way at the rear of Nos.149 to 165 Hoxton Street, which lies between Homefield Street and Crondall Street. 3. Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 25th May 2011, other relevant documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders, can be inspected during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive, until the expiration of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, in the reception area, London Borough of Hackney, Keltan House, 89-115 Mare Street London, E8 4RU. Further information may be obtained by contacting Helpdesk on 020 8356 2897. 3. If any person wishes to question the validity of either of the Orders, or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any requirement of the Act or of any instrument under the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks of the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY THE HACKNEY (PARKING PLACES) (COMPANION BADGES) (AMENDMENT NO.3) ORDER 2011 THE HACKNEY (PARKING PLACES) (CARER’S PERMITS) (AMENDMENT NO.1) ORDER 2011 THE HACKNEY (PARKING PLACES) (MOTORCYCLES) (AMENDMENT NO.1) ORDER 2011 THE HACKNEY (DOCTORS PARKING PLACES) (AMENDMENT NO.5) ORDER 2011 THE HACKNEY (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS) (AMENDMENT NO.60) ORDER 2011 TRO765 CORRECTION OF A PREVIOUS NOTICE The Notice of making in respect of the above mentioned Orders which was published on 18th March 2011 contained an error. It excluded the amendment number of the Orders which were made in the title of the notice. In order to overcome any problems cause by this oversight the original title of the notice with the amendment number of the Orders is reprinted below.

THE HACKNEY (PARKING PLACES) (COMPANION BADGES) (AMENDMENT NO. 3) ORDER 2011, THE HACKNEY (PARKING PLACES) (CARER’S PERMITS) (AMENDMENT NO.1) ORDER 2011, THE HACKNEY (PARKING PLACES) (MOTORCYCLES) (AMENDMENT NO.1) ORDER 2011, THE HACKNEY (DOCTORS PARKING PLACES) (AMENDMENT NO.5) ORDER 2011, THE HACKNEY (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS) (AMENDMENT NO.60) ORDER 2011

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY THE HACKNEY (WAITING RESTRICTIONS) (AMENDMENT NO.62) ORDER 2011 TRO 783 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 20th May 2011 the Council of the London Borough of Hackney made the abovementioned Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 of, and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended 2. The general effect of the Orders would be to introduce no waiting “at any time” restrictions outside Nos.287 to 292 Warwick Grove. 3. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 25th May 2011, other relevant Orders, and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders, can be inspected during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive, until the expiration of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, in the reception area, London

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Borough of Hackney, Keltan House, 89-115 Mare Street London, E8 4RU. Further information may be obtained by contacting Helpdesk on 020 8356 2897. 4. If any person wishes to question the validity of either of the Orders, or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any requirement of the Act or of any instrument under the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks of the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY THE HACKNEY (PRESCRIBED ROUTE) (BROADWAY MARKET) (PEDESTRIAN ZONE) ORDER 2011 TRO. 784 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 20th May 2011 the Council of the London Borough of Hackney made the above-mentioned Order under sections 6 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Traffic Management Act 2004. 2. The general effect of the Order will be to prohibit all vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Broadway Market which lies between its junction with Ada Street and the northern boundary of No.73 Broadway Market, between 6am and 6pm on Saturdays, except for the purpose of loading and unloading goods from a vehicle between the hours of 6am to 9.30am and 5.00pm to 6pm. 3. There will be no access for vehicles into Broadway Market at its junction with Benjamin Close, Dericote Street, Duncan Road, Jackman Street and Welshpool Street during the period specified above except for the purpose of loading and unloading goods from a vehicle between the hours of 6am to 9.30am and 5.00pm to 6pm. 4. Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 25th May 2011, other relevant Orders, and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order, can be inspected during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays

inclusive, until the expiration of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Order is made, in the reception area, London Borough of Hackney, Keltan House 89-115 Mare Street London E8 4RU. Further information may be obtained by contacting Helpdesk on 020 8356 2897.

an unlimited period outside these hours. 2. “electric vehicles” means a vehicle in which the electric motive power is derived from an electric vehicle storage battery which is not connected to any source of power when the vehicle is in motion.

5. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order, or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any requirement of the Act or of any instrument under the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order is made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.

3. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 25th May 2011, other relevant Orders, and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders, can be inspected during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive, until the expiration of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, in the reception area, London Borough of Hackney, Keltan House 89-115 Mare Street London, E8 4RU. Further information may be obtained by contacting Helpdesk on 020 8356 2897.

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY THE HACKNEY (OFF STREET PARKING PLACES) (AMENDMENT NO.3) ORDER 2010 TRO 727

4. If any person wishes to question the validity of either of the Orders, or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any requirement of the Act or of any instrument under the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks of the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 20th May 2011 the Council of the London Borough of Hackney made the abovementioned Orders under sections 35 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Local Government Act 1985 and the Traffic Management Act 2004. The general effect of the order will be to designate two electric vehicle parking spaces with access to a recharging point by converting two pay and display parking spaces in Britannia Leisure Centre car park, which would operate as follows:­ (a) the recharging point would be available for electric vehicles only provided that:­ (i) the vehicle is connected to the recharging post via a recharging lead at all times while it is left at the recharging point; (ii) the vehicle is displaying a valid pay and display ticket. (b) the electric vehicles would be restricted to a maximum stay of 4 hours at the recharging point between 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday. An electric vehicle may be left for

TTRO / P693A RENDLESHAM ROADE5 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned TO CARRY OUT RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING RAISED ZEBRA CROSSING INCLUDING THE REQUIRED ROAD SURFACING WORKS within RENDLESHAM ROAD E5 they intend to make an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Driving Rendlesham Road From its junction with Downs Road to its junction with Kenninghall Road 2. Prohibition of Waiting Loading and Unloading At Any Time Rendlesham Road From its junction with Downs Road to its Both sides junction with Kenninghall Road 3. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform. 4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works. 5. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. 6. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) will only operate during the works. 7. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 6 Jun 2011 0800 hrs 31 Aug 2011 1700 hrs 8. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / P682B RAVEY STREET EC2 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned REFURBISHMENT WORKS within RAVEY STREET E5 they have made an order. The

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general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Pedestrians Ravey Street From its junction with Leonard Street in east side a southerly direction to a point 9 metres north of lighting column referenced No 2 2. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side 3. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform. 4. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works. 5. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 23 May 2011 0800 hrs 1 Jul 2011 1700 hrs 6. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / P672B ORSMAN ROAD N1 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned BUILDING WORKS within ORSMAN ROAD N1 they have made an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Pedestrians Orsman Road From its Junction with Whitmore Road in north east side a south easterly direction for a distance of 25 metres Whitmore Road south east side

From a point of north eastern kerb line of Orsman Road in a north easterly direction to the boundary of property numbers 48/50

2. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side 3. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform. 4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works. 5. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. 6. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works. 7. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 23 May 2011 0800 hrs 25 Nov 2011 1700 hrs 8. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / P692A MAURY ROAD E5 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004

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23 May 2011 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned EDF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WORKS within MAURY ROAD E5 they intend to make an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Pedestrians Maury Road Between lighting column No 1 to Lighting North east side column No 4 2. Prohibition of Waiting Loading and Unloading At Any Time Maury Road Between lighting column No 1 to North east side Lighting column No 4 Maury Road South west side

From a point in line and opposite lighting column No 4 in a general north westerly direction to a point in line and opposite lighting column No 1

3. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side 4. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform.

4. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform. 5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works. 6. The restrictions referred to in paragraph (2) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. This restriction will also revoke parking bays where detailed within the Controlled Parking Zone order 7. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 9 Jun 2011 0900 hrs 9 Jun 2011 1700 hrs 8. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works.

TTRO / P671B HERTFORD ROAD N1 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF LOADING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004

6. The restrictions referred to in paragraph (2) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. This restriction will also revoke parking bays where detailed within the Controlled Parking Zone order

The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned BUILDING WORKS within HERTFORD ROAD N1 they have made an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­

7. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 14 Jun 2011 0800 hrs 27 Jun 2011 1700 hrs

1. Loading Bay for construction vehicles Mon – Fri 8AM – 6PM Hertford Road From its junction with De Beauvoir south east side Crescent to point of 12m north in line and opposite Lighting Column No 2

8. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

2. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform.

TTRO / P688A LAWLEY STREET E5 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING UNLOADING OR UNLOADING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned REMOVAL OF EXISTING LIGHTING COLUMNS within LAWLEY STREET E5 they intend to make an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Pedestrians Thursday 9am to 4pm Lawley Street From its junction with Mayola Road in north side a south easterly direction to a point in line and opposite lighting column No 3 Lawley Street north east side

From the boundary of property No’s 10 / 8 in a south easterly direction to the south eastern property boundary of 2 Lawley Street

2. CPZ Parking Bay Suspension and the Temporary Introduction of Prohibition of Waiting Loading and Unloading At Any Time Thursday 9am to 4pm Lawley Street From its junction with Mayola Road in north side a south easterly direction to a point in line and opposite lighting column No 3 Lawley Street north east side

From the boundary of property No’s 10 / 8 in a south easterly direction to the south eastern property boundary of 2 Lawley Street

3. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side

3. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works. 4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. This restriction will also revoke parking bays where detailed within the Controlled Parking Zone order

5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works. A Rolling program will also be used to close the street as required. 6. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 23 May 2011 0800 hrs 25 Nov 2011 1700 hrs 7. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / P673A HAGGERSTON ROAD E8 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACE WORKS within HAGGERSTON ROAD E8 they intend to make an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­

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RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned CONSTRUCTION WORKS within EAGLE WHARF ROAD and CROPLEY STREET N1 they intend to make an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Pedestrians Eagle Wharf Road From its junction with Cropley Street in south east side a north easterly direction to a point in line with the building line of property No’s 28/29 Cropley Street north east side

From its junction with Eagle Wharf Road in a south easterly direction to a point in line and opposite the building line of property No’s 67/69

2. CPZ Parking Bay Suspension and the Temporary Introduction of Loading bay for construction vehicles only Mon – Fri 8:00am to 6:00pm Cropley Street From its junction with Eagle Wharf Road north east side to the north western kerb line of Parr Street

1. Prohibition of Driving Haggerston Road From its junction with Lee Street to its junction with Middleton Road

3. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side

2. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform.

4. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform.

3. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works.

5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works.

4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. 5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works.

6. The restrictions referred to in paragraph (2) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. This restriction will also revoke parking bays where detailed within the Controlled Parking Zone order

6. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 6 Jun 2011 0800 hrs 12 Jun 2011 1700 hrs

7. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 6 Jun 2011 0800 hrs 12 Aug 2011 1700 hrs

7. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

8. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / P685A EAGLE WHARF ROAD N1 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY

TTRO / P689A DUNLOE STREET E2 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY

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RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned INSTALLATION OF A POWER CABLE TO A FEEDER PILLAR they intend to make an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Driving Dunloe Street From its junction with Geffrye Street in an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres

execution of the said works. 5. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. 6. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works. 7. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 13 Jun 2011 0730 hrs 15 Jul 2011 1700 hrs

2. Prohibition of Pedestrians Dunloe Street From its junction with Geffrye Street in east side an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres

8. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

3. Prohibition of Waiting Loading and Unloading At Any Time Dunloe Street From its junction with Geffrye Street in both sides an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres

TTRO / P670-1B DE BEAUVOIR CRESCENT N1 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004

4. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side 5. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform.

The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to essential BUILDING WORKS within DE BEAUVOIR CRESCENT they have made an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Pedestrians De Beauvoir Crescent From a point opposite in line south west side of Lighting Column No 4 in an easterly direction to the entrance building No. 43-68 2. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side

7. The restrictions referred to in paragraph (3) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. This restriction will also revoke parking bays where detailed within the Controlled Parking Zone order

3. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform.

8. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 6 Jun 2011 0900 hrs 10 Jun 2011 1700 hrs

4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works.

TTRO / P690A DETMOLD ROAD E5 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING LOADING AND UNLOADING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned BUILDING WORKS within DETMOLD ROAD E5 they intend to make an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Waiting Loading and Unloading At Any Time Detmold Road From lighting column No. 7 to Lighting north west side column No. 8 Detmold Road east side

From its Junction with Framingham South close to property boundary number 22/24

2. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side 3. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform. 4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the

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3. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform. 4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works. 5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works.

6. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works.

9. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

2. The diversion route for the footpath will be along the opposite side

5. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. 6. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works. 7. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 23 May 2011 0800 hrs 25 Nov 2011 1700 hrs 8. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / U773-2B DALSTON LANE E8 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIAN ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to essential FOOTWAY REFURBISHMENT WORKS within DALSTON LANE E8 they have made an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Pedestrians Dalston lane From its junction with Ashwin Street to north side its junction with Hartwell Street Hartwell Street east side

From its junction with Dalston Lane in a northly direction for a distance of 5 metres

Ashwin Street east side

From its junction with Dalston Lane in a northly direction for a distance of 20 metres

6. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 23 May 2011 0800 hrs 8 Jul 2011 1700 hrs 7. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / P669A CHARLOTTE ROAD EC2A TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned CARRIAGE WAY RESURFACING WORKS within CHARLOTTE ROAD EC2A they intend to make an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Driving Charlotte Road From its junction with Rivington Street to its junction Great Eastern Street 2. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform.

to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Waiting Loading and Unloading Cassland Road From its junction with Well Street to its South east side Junction with Terrace Road 2. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform. 3. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works. 4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. 5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works. 6. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 25 May 2011 0800 hrs 10 Jun 2011 1700 hrs 7. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / P678B BLURTON ROAD E9 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACE WORKS within BLURTON ROAD E9 they have made an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed to: ­ 1. Prohibition of Driving Blurton Road From its junction with Chatsworth Road to its Junction with Glyn Road

3. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works.

2. The restriction will not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the said works or used for fire brigade, ambulance, or purposes in an emergency and anything done with the permission or at the discretion of a Police Constable in uniform.

4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. This restriction will also revoke parking bays where detailed within the Controlled Parking Zone order

3. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above will not apply so as to prevent vehicles gaining ingress to, or egress from the premises on or adjacent to the closed length of road in so far as such ingress or egress is reasonably practicable without undue interference with the execution of the said works.

5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works. 6. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 9 Jun 2011 0800 hrs 12 Jun 2011 1700 hrs 7. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

TTRO / P681B CASSLAND ROAD E9 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING LOADING AND UNLOADING ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 AND THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 The Council of London Borough of Hackney HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that due to planned FOOTWAY REFURBISHMENT WORKS within CASSLAND ROADE9 they have made an order. The general effect of which will be only at such times and to such extent as regulatory traffic signs are displayed

4. The restriction referred to in paragraph (1) above may require vehicles to be removed at the discretion by either the site engineer or a Police Constable in uniform. 5. The restrictions referred to in paragraphs (1) will only operate during the works. 6. The Order will operate on and between the following dates and times or until the work has been completed whichever is sooner DATE TIME DATE TIME 31 May 2011 0800 hrs 5 June 2011 1700 hrs 7. Further information about this notice may be obtained by contacting the helpline on 0208 356 2897

Unless otherwise stated all traffic notices are as follows: Dated this 23 May 2011 Tom McCourt, Assistant Director (Public Realm) (The officer appointed for this purpose)

To display a notice on these pages call David Roberts on 020 8356 2416

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PLANNING EC1A 370 OLD STREET LONDON EC1V 9LT Advertisement consent for the display of fascia sign 2011/1224 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

EC2A 7 - 8 CHARLOTTE ROAD HACKNEY LONDON EC2A 3DH Single storey roof extension to provide 1 x 2 bed residential dwelling. 2011/1157 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 57 GREAT EASTERN STREET LONDON EC2A 3QD Change of use of basement from class B1 (office) to class A1 (retail) to provide 70 covers 2011/1117 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 152-154 CURTAIN ROAD LONDON EC2A 3AT Application to extend opening hours of A3 restaurant from 9.00am ­ 11.00pm Monday - Sunday to 9.00am to 02.30am Monday - Wednesday, 9.00am to 03.30am Thursday - Saturday, and 9.00am to 01.30am Sunday and Bank Holidays. 2011/0934 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 96-98 LEONARD STREET LONDON EC2A 4RH Change of use of the ground and basement floors from office (Class B1) to art gallery (D1). 2011/1035 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

E1 FLAT 3 108 SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET HACKNEY E1 6JN Conversion of two sets of double doors to rear of property to single opening with sliding doors. 2011/1231 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

E2 134F KINGSLAND ROAD LONDON E2 8DY Removal of condition 3 (provision of level access) attached to planning permission ref 2009/0859. 2011/0554 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 253 - 255 HACKNEY ROAD LONDON E2 8NA Change of use of basement B1 office to create a self-contained two-bad residential flat, together with associated works comprising; partial demolition of single storey rear element of building to create courtyard garden, installation of rooflight and replacement of door in front elevation with window. 2011/1088 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

E5 62 DURLSTON ROAD LONDON E5 8RR Retention with alterations of existing unauthorised single storey ear extension 2011/0174 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area POND HOUSE 162 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD LONDON E5 0QJ Refurbishment and conversion of Pond House and Stables to create 5 x self-contained flats, and demolition of garages on Mildenhall Road frontage and construction of 6 x self-contained dwellings, together with associated landscaping, cycle storage, and refuse facilities. 2011/0696 Listed Building Consent POND HOUSE, 162 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD LONDON E5 0QJ Listed Building Consent for refurbishment and conversion of Pond House and Stables to create 5 x selfcontained flats. 2011/0697 Listed Building Consent 19-25 WALSINGHAM ROAD LONDON E5 8NE Installation of a new communal security door system and access ramp. 2011/1045 Major Development 71 CLAPTON COMMON, LONDON E5 9AA Change of use of existing car sales yard to residential involving the erection of a four storey building to provide 1 x 3 bed , 1 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed flats. 2011/1130 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 152 - 156 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD HACKNEY LONDON E5 0QJ Installation of 5no. antennas within 3no. Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) shrouds, radio equipment housing and ancillary equipment on the roof of existing four storey

building. 2011/1112 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

E9 450 KINGSLAND ROAD LONDON E8 4AE Demolition of rear single storey lean-to extension and erection of a single storey rear extension in connection with use of retail unit (class A) at ground floor level and recording studio (class B1) at basement level. 2011/1056 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 25 ALBION SQUARE LONDON E8 4ES Replacement of 3 existing timber framed casement windows with new timber framed Georgian style windows in association with Listed Building Consent Application 2011/0623. 2011/0580 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 5 - 13 ROSEBERRY PLACE LONDON E8 3DD Erection of a ten storey building to provide 32 residential units ( 3 x 1 beds, 25 x 2 beds and 4 x 3 beds) together with 34 cycle parking spaces and external landscaping. 2011/0737 Major Development 148 MARE STREET, LONDON, E8 3SG Erection of a single-storey roof extension to provide 7 new residential units (7 x 1-bedroom) 2011/0768 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 100 ALBION DRIVE, LONDON E8 4LY Erection of mansard roof extension, two storey side and rear extension, demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of new single storey extension, extension to existing stair annexe and removal of front basement window and rear windows and replace with new windows and French doors. 2011/0872 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area MAYFIELD ROAD SIDE OF 22 MIDDLETON ROAD HACKNEY LONDON E8 4BB Retention of telecommunications cabinet. 2011/0928 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 450 KINGSLAND ROAD LONDON E8 4AE Demolition of rear single storey lean to extension. 2011/1091 Conservation Area Consent 72A FOREST ROAD LONDON E8 3BL Extension of time for implementation of extant conservation area consent ref: 2008/1628 for demolition of a workshop building in connection with the erection of a two storey with basement dwelling house. 2011/1115 Conservation Area Consent 72 ALBION DRIVE HACKNEY LONDON E8 4LY Conversion of the existing building to create 2 additional residential units resulting in a mix of 2 X 1-bed, 3 X 2-bed and 1 X 3-bed units along with external alterations to side elevation. 2011/1158 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

E8 9 CASSLAND ROAD LONDON E9 7AL Demolition and replacement of existing garden wall adjoining Terrace Road. 2011/1162 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 27 A & B PENSHURST ROAD HACKNEY LONDON E9 7DT Conversion of the existing 1-bed flat and 4-bed flat into one five bedroom residential unit along with associated external alterations. 2011/1182 Contrary to Policy ETON HOUSE EASTWAY LONDON E9 5JA Roof works comprising replacement of defective roof covering to flat roofs and re-cover with green mineral felt and replacement of lead flashings. 2011/1114 Listed Building 28 MEYNELL ROAD LONDON E9 7AP Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension. 2011/0751 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area ETON HOUSE EASTWAY LONDON E9 5JA Roof works comprising replacement of defective roof covering to flat roofs and re-cover with green mineral felt and replacement of lead flashings. 2011/0633 Listed Building 10 SUTTON PLACE HACKNEY LONDON E9 6EH Installation of photovoltaic panels to roof. 2011/1006 Affects Setting of a Listed Building

N1 121 MORTIMER ROAD LONDON N1 4JY Conservation area consent for demolition of remaining part of existing buildings in association with erection of three storey plus basement building to create two dwelling houses.

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7 DE BEAUVOIR SQUARE LONDON N1 4LG Listed Building consent for replacement balcony to steel with glazed balustrade and internal walls to first floor bathroom. 2011/0631 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

22 NORTHWOLD ROAD LONDON N16 7EP Conversion of lower ground floor to create a self-contained two bed flat together with excavation to create front and side lightwells, installation of new windows and door, installation of railing fence to top of existing boundary wall, new gate and alterations of front entrance steps (application to replace an extant permission, in order to extend the time limit for implementation). 2011/1065 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

117 CULFORD ROAD LONDON N1 4HT Variation of condition 4 (development in accordance with approved plans) of planning permission 2010/1892 for render on rear elevation. 2011/0632 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 99 EAST ROAD HACKNEY LONDON N1 6AW Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (cycle stores and refuse) attached to permission 2009/1285.2011/0930 Major Development 56 SOUTHGATE ROAD LONDON N1 3JF Conversion of existing building to provide 4 residential flats (1x3 bed and 3x1 bed) including erection of part 1 and part 2 storey extension to rear of property and creation of terrace at upper ground floor level. 2011/0876 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 22 ARDLEIGH ROAD LONDON N1 4HP Construction of new 4-storey 2-bed dwelling. 2011/0938 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 137 HERTFORD ROAD LONDON N1 4LR Demolition of single storey end part of existing rear extension, erection of single storey rear infill extension and erection of first floor rear extension. 2011/0983 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area HOXTON HALL THEATRE 130 HOXTON STREET LONDON N1 6SH Listed building consent for external alterations to Hoxton Street elevation at ground floor level and courtyard at basement level together with internal alterations in association with full planning application 2011/0993 . 2011/0991 Listed Building Consent 104 DE BEAUVOIR ROAD, HACKNEY, LONDON N1 4DJ Proposed rear 2 storey extension and replacement of windows 2011/1050 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 121 MORTIMER ROAD LONDON N1 4JY Demolition of remaining part of existing building and erection of three storey plus basement building to provide two houses (one x five-bed and one x four-bed) together with erection of new boundary treatment, cycle store, refuse store and hard and soft landscaping. 2011/1095 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area

N16 13-15 STOKE NEWINGTON ROAD LONDON N16 8BH Variation of condition 3(Opening hours) of planning permission 2009/0417, relating to extension of opening hours. Mon-Sat 10:00 am to 2:00 am, Sundays and public holidays, 10:00 am to 10:30pm 2011/0672 Major Development 85 FAIRHOLT ROAD LONDON N16 5EP Change of use of the dwelling house (class C3) to 5 Classroom school for boys (class D1) use, together with the provision of paving of the rear garden, erection of acoustic fencing, erection of a projecting metal frame to rear elevation at first floor level, 20 bicycle spaces and external bin store. Opening hours 08:30 hours to 17:30 hours Monday to Friday. 2011/0462 Contrary to Policy 91 AMHURST PARK LONDON N16 5DR Retrospective change of use of 91 Amhurst Park and 105 Cranwich Road for education use (class D1). 2011/0895 Major Development 25 FOUNTAYNE ROAD, LONDON N16 7EA Alterations and enlargement of single storey rear extension incorporating a terrace to extension roof and rear external spiral staircase. 2011/0919 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 44 ALLERTON ROAD LONDON N16 5UF Erection of a ground floor rear extension, together with elevational alterations and insertion of roof lights to the front and rear roof slopes. 2011/1058 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 70 FARLEIGH ROAD LONDON N16 7TQ Conversion of 2 x 1 bed flats at lower ground and ground floor levels to 1 x 3 bed flat together with replacement of windows/doors to the rear of the property with French windows at lower ground and upper ground level (including Juliet balcony), and other

158 ALBION ROAD HACKNEY LONDON N16 9JS Listed Building Consent application for replacement of existing windows and doors. 2011/1084 Affects Setting of a Listed Building 50 LORDSHIP PARK LONDON N16 5UD Erection of two dormer roof extensions in the rear roofslope, installation of three rooflights in front roofslope and formation of lightwells at front and rear, all in connection with conversion of the dwelling house into 6 flats (1x1, 3x2, 1x3 and 1x4 bedroom flats). 2011/1094 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 70 BROOKE ROAD LONDON N16 7RU Erection of a 2 storey (plus basement) building to provide 1 x 3 bedroom house 2011/1097 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 70 BROOKE ROAD LONDON N16 7RU Conservation area consent for demolition of rear garage. 2011/1143 Conservation Area Consent WILLIAM PATTEN PRIMARY SCHOOL STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET LONDON N16 ONX Conservation Area Consent for demolition of a 9 metre section of playground wall located inside the school grounds. 2011/1161 Affects the Setting of a Conservation Area 166 ALBION ROAD HACKNEY LONDON N16 9JS Erection of external stairs from kitchen to garden incorporating the change of window to doors. 2011/1183 Affects Setting of a Listed Building

PLANNING APPEAL TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 COUNCIL APPLICATION NO: 2006/0422/ENF PINS REFERENCE: APP/U5360/C/10/2138517 An appeal has been made by BEIS JERUSALEM against the London Borough of Hackney for serving enforcement notice; the notice alleges: Without planning permission: A change of use of the whole property from residential (Class 3) to use for educational purposes (Class D1) and the use of the rear garden of the property to use as playground in conjunction with the educational (Class D1) use taking place in the property. AT 71 AMHURST PARK N16 6DL The Inquiry will be held at the Council Chambers, Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, London E8 1EA on Tuesday 7th June 2011 at 10:00 am. Members of the public may attend the inquiry and, at the discretion of the Inspector, express their views. If you are disabled or anyone you know who wants to go to the inquiry is disabled, contact the Council to confirm they can make proper arrangements such as parking spaces, access, seating arrangements and so on. Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed at the Council’s offices by prior arrangement.

London Borough of Hackney Notice under the Town and Country Planning Acts and Related Orders The Applications can be inspected between 9am and 5pm at Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London, E8 1DY. They can also be viewed on the following website: www.hackney.gov.uk/planning. Representations should be made in writing within 21 days to the Development Control Manager, Development Management, 2 Hillman Street, London, E8 1FB. All representations will be acknowledged in writing. Graham Loveland Interim Assistant Director Planning 23 May 2011

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