Well Street Market

Newly refurbished shops nearly ready to be occupied - rumours abound as what businesses might be moving in. Have to wait and see!

This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of the @NubianJak plaque in honour of James Baldwin author, poet, and activist, who visited Hackney's CLR James library in July 1985. What an incredible event

See below for my weekly round-up of what I've been up to in Hackney and Westminster.

⌛ Last chance to snag your spot for tomorrow's Volunteer Managers drop-in from 4-5:30pm! 🎉 Network, enjoy snacks, and chat with our team. Don't miss out! ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-ma… 📸: Sharron Wallace #vchackney #volunteer #hackney #volunteerhackney #VolMgmt #lovols

Sem Moema, Labour London Assembly member for Hackney, marks the re-election of Sadiq Khan as London Mayor, who has a plan for new baby banks. She will make sure "our area is covered by a baby bank so new families are supported in our community." @Meg_HillierMP @hackneycouncil

Thank you @hackneycvs - it was brilliant to hear Dr Margaret Busby remember #JamesBaldwin at the blue plaque unveiling yesterday, along with so many other great speakers! Congratulations on your 100th blue plaque @NubianJak

Happy #LesbianVisibilityWeek and day! Hackney is a proud, diverse and inclusive borough. We will work all year round for our community to live and love without discrimination #Hackney #pride365

Do you know someone aged 7-11? Why not attend @ecoACTIVE_UK's Forest School at our adventure playgrounds? Shoreditch AP: Tuesdays, 3.45-5.15pm, 30 Apr - 16 Jul 2024 Hackney Marsh AP: Thursdays, 3.45-5.15pm 2 May - 11 Jul 2024 Contact catia@ecoactive.org.uk to book a place!

🚨Join us NEXT WEEK for our #WomensHistoryMonth event! Come for free activities, workshops, and stalls celebrating women's health 🎉🤩 🗓️Thursday 21 March 📍Frampton Park Church, E9 7PQ 🕒11:30-3pm #vchackney #volunteerhackney #volunteer #TogetherBetter #wellstreet

Welcome to #Hackney ! #LondonFieldsLido

Our NHS services will be extremely busy due to strike action. Your GP practice will remain open and urgent GP appointments will still be available. Find out more 👇 northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/em…

Happy Hanukkah to everyone in Hackney! @AnntoinetteBra1 @hackneyspeaker @EttiSade

Hackney Council launches a business support programme and commissions research into the challenges facing social enterprises and cooperatives in the London context Read more here 👉 hackneybusinessnetwork.co.uk/news/hackney-c… #SocialEnterpriseDay @Renaisi @StirToAction @Cultureco_op

Caroline Woodley, just elected mayor of Hackney, is applauded by her councillor colleagues and party members as she enters the hall where the election count has taken place today. Congratulations Caroline! @carowoodley @hackneycouncil @LondonLabour @UKLabour

Congratulations to @carowoodley your new #Labour #mayorofhackney

Finally onto @Centre151 whose wonderful open day was full of local community events , and wonderful food . Great to hear about all the fantastic work they are doing & to see such a packed venue !

🗳️ Vote for your next leader in the #HackneyYouthParliament elections at bit.ly/hypelections until 5pm on Friday 22 September 2023!

A reminder that the deadline for this is fast approaching

Great to be out in Hoxton market today with the brilliant people from @hackneycouncil who will be cleaning up the street over the next few weeks . Over 50 years of service between them

Today sees the welcome launch of the expanded ULEZ across all London boroughs, there is more information from @TfL below 👇 Hackney has always supported each stage of the ULEZ including the previous expansion to include Hackney. The @MayorofLondon's scrappage scheme remains open.

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