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September 2023

Protecting our rivers

The latest film night in…

Blog Protecting our rivers 1 Like

March 2023

GC is recruiting trainee urban growers Do you want to develop your food-growing skills? Would you like to learn about the sustainable food movement? Growing Communities is recruiting three trainee growers. The free training will involve l… Discussion GC is recruiting trainee urban growers 1 Like New Spitalfields, a harmful and unsuitable development in a location at risk from flash flooding

Hackney, like every other authority in the UK, is preparing a climate action plan and like every other authority it devises its plan on the basis of its own territorial boundaries. A major problem…

Blog New Spitalfields, a harmful and unsuitable development in a location at risk from flash flooding 1 Like

October 2022

Sign the petition - Stop the government attempt to stifle students from discussing the politics of climate change

From parents concerned about the Tories' Climate Education Strategy - Please sign and share…

Blog Sign the petition - Stop the government attempt to stifle students from discussing the politics of climate change 1 Like

September 2022

Xenia is recruiting a part-time session orga… Xenia is currently recruiting for a new role of part-time session organiser. See <a href="https://linktr.ee/xeniawomen">https://linktr.ee/xeniawomen</a> for more information. About Xenia Xenia is a women’s organisation creating more welcom… Discussion Xenia is recruiting a part-time session orga… 1 Like

March 2022

Green infrastructure 2 The Green Infrastructure Working Group began getting to grips with the extensive literature and many plans. We found the Blue-Green Cities Research project was the best academic paper of those in… Discussion Green infrastructure 2 2 Likes

November 2021

A short film about our River Lea

This short film was made by Ian Phillips. To quote his description: : "A haven for wildlife and an essential wild space for the local people, the River Lea cuts through the urban sprawl of…

Blog A short film about our River Lea 1 Like Nov 5th Hackney Climate Coalition Town Hall 'divest from fossil fuels' rally and Nov 6th Hackney feeder march for climate justice

Blog Nov 5th Hackney Climate Coalition Town Hall 'divest from fossil fuels' rally and Nov 6th Hackney feeder march for climate justice 1 Like

May 2021

5 litre bottles needed for tree watering The tree watering groups for Millfields Park are running out of the 5 litre bottles used to transport the water to the trees in the watering cart - they get heavy use and don't survive very long. Do… Discussion 5 litre bottles needed for tree watering 1 Like Progress on Hackney Wick Library of Things

I'm the Community Activator for the new Library of Things which will be opening in the Baths on Eastway soon, supported by partners Sustainable Hackney, LLDC and Stour Studios.…

Blog Progress on Hackney Wick Library of Things 1 Like

April 2021

Taking long-term action on litter – make your voice heard

The government is running a consultation on extended producer responsibility for packaging. It includes responsibility for litter, and anyone may respond, including private…

Blog Taking long-term action on litter – make your voice heard 2 Likes

March 2021

Growing Communities is recruiting! Want to help create a better food system working a part-time, flexible job in a friendly team? Then apply and be an instrumental part of Hackney’s Growing Communities Non-profit Growing Communities… Discussion Growing Communities is recruiting! 1 Like Library of Things is coming to Hackney Wick

I'm Lucy and I'm working as a Community Activator at the Library of Things, which is opening in the Old Baths on Eastway in Hackney Wick this spring. This will provide an affordable way of…

Blog Library of Things is coming to Hackney Wick 1 Like

February 2021

Hackney SUTR protest at the Museum of the Home

As Black Lives Matter protests exploded…

Blog Hackney SUTR protest at the Museum of the Home 2 Likes

June 2020

Following up on Hackney’s climate emergency declaration

After the community submitted a response to Hackney Council’s climate emergency declaration back in November, we are following up to understand what actions the Council is planning to take to put…

Blog Following up on Hackney’s climate emergency declaration 3 Likes

January 2019

Government announcement on solar

Message from 10:10, who bring people together to do positive, practical…

Blog Government announcement on solar 1 Like

December 2018

Climate demo banners spell it out loud and clear

The UN and the…

Blog Climate demo banners spell it out loud and clear 1 Like

October 2018

Map of Hackney playgrounds <a href="https://www.livingwithwarmth.com/london-childrens-map">https://www.livingwithwarmth.com/london-childrens-map</a> The map includes: Playgrounds, parks, nature reserves, community gardens and other green spaces. Child friendly museums, theatres, art gallerie… Discussion Map of Hackney playgrounds 1 Like