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Community Safety · HackneyHackney traders occupy market after lease refusal
Traders have been occupying Hackney's Ridley Road Shopping Village for six months after their leases were not renewed. The landlord cited community safety, but the Metropolitan Police deny recommending closure. Traders are seeking community asset status.
Hackney3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 45
Community Safety · HackneyHackney nursery ordered to vacate church premises by September 11
St Michael's Nurseries in Lower Clapton must leave its Church of St Jude premises by September 11, 2026, following a court order. The nursery, operating as a tenant at will since 2015, is seeking a new site with Hackney Council's support.
Hackney4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · EnfieldEnfield Council faces ongoing occupation of former Southgate Police Station
People continue to reside at the former Southgate Police Station in Enfield without permission, despite Enfield Council issuing an enforcement notice. The deadline for compliance with the notice has passed, and the owner's appeal against it was previously dismissed.
Enfield3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45