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Haggerston waste site noise complaints reach 103 with no council action
Community Safety—31 Jul 20265 min readResidents on Pearson Street, Haggerston, have logged 103 noise complaints about a First Mile waste processing site since March 2025. Hackney Council says it cannot act without officers witnessing the disturbance, while First Mile has not confirmed a timetable to end overnight operations.Read more
Brick Lane data centre and offices approved despite Tower Hamlets oppositionCommunity Safety—31 Jul 20265 min readThe government has approved plans for offices, a data centre, and 44 homes near Brick Lane, delivering only six for social rent. Tower Hamlets Council and campaigners opposed the scheme, citing housing shortages and displacement risks for local businesses and residents.
Hackney mayor seeks to end twinning with Israeli city HaifaCommunity Safety—31 Jul 20264 min readHackney Council mayor Zoë Garbett has written to Haifa’s mayor to end their twinning relationship, citing human rights concerns. The original 7 October deadline was extended after criticism, while the council reviews all twinning links for alignment with its values.