Urban75 Home About Offline BrixtonBuzz Contact

Hackney chitter-chatter &tc

Still a bit confused by all this lot, but not directly affected myself:

New Parliamentary constituencies​

Constituency boundaries are reviewed periodically to make sure that constituencies are all roughly a similar size and respect local ties between areas.

New Parliamentary constituency boundaries come into effect at the UK Parliamentary general election taking place on Thursday 4 July.

Hackney will consist of four Parliamentary constituencies:

  • Hackney North and Stoke Newington (wholly within the London Borough of Hackney)
  • Hackney South and Shoreditch (wholly within the London Borough of Hackney)
  • Islington South and Finsbury – the ward in this constituency is De Beauvoir (cross-boundary with the London Borough of Islington)
  • Tottenham – the wards in this constituency are Woodberry Down and Brownswood (cross-boundary with the London Borough of Haringey)
The following changes have also been made:

  • King’s Park ward is now in the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency
  • Dalston ward is now in the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency

UK Parliamentary General Election 2024 | Hackney Council

hackney.gov.uk hackney.gov.uk
 
Fozzie Bear said:
Still a bit confused by all this lot, but not directly affected myself:

New Parliamentary constituencies​

Constituency boundaries are reviewed periodically to make sure that constituencies are all roughly a similar size and respect local ties between areas.

New Parliamentary constituency boundaries come into effect at the UK Parliamentary general election taking place on Thursday 4 July.

Hackney will consist of four Parliamentary constituencies:

  • Hackney North and Stoke Newington (wholly within the London Borough of Hackney)
  • Hackney South and Shoreditch (wholly within the London Borough of Hackney)
  • Islington South and Finsbury – the ward in this constituency is De Beauvoir (cross-boundary with the London Borough of Islington)
  • Tottenham – the wards in this constituency are Woodberry Down and Brownswood (cross-boundary with the London Borough of Haringey)
The following changes have also been made:

  • King’s Park ward is now in the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency
  • Dalston ward is now in the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency

UK Parliamentary General Election 2024 | Hackney Council

hackney.gov.uk hackney.gov.uk
Click to expand...
That's really shit, I've been bumped back to having Meg hillier as my mp. Better than if I'd stayed where I used to live,which will now be represented by the foul Emily Thornberry. But not much.
 
A bit confusing, are Woodberry Down and Brownswood now in Haringey then?
De Beauvoir in Islington (part of it is already I think)?
Doesn't affect me but I wonder what those residents will think!
 
blossie33 said:
A bit confusing, are Woodberry Down and Brownswood now in Haringey then?
De Beauvoir in Islington (part of it is already I think)?
Click to expand...
No, they're still in lb Hackney for purposes of local government but for purposes of Parliamentary representation are lumped in to a constituency almost exclusively representing electors in Haringey.
 
Pickman's model said:
It would make much more sense for parliamentary borders to march with borough borders. If thornberry's new constituents have trouble with lb Hackney, as many on the large estates there may, the relationships she no doubt had with people in lb Islington will avail them not a jot.
Click to expand...
I believe it used to be the case that parliamentary constituencies followed borough boundaries, and for most of the 25+ years I've lived in Tottenham each of the boroughs of Haringey, Hackney and Islington were simply divided in two to get the parliamentary constituencies.

I can only assume that this redrawing of boundaries is something to do with population changes and an attempt to maintain equal population across constituencies, but as you say its both confusing and unhelpful.

Don't imagine many of the residents of Woodberry Down and Brownswood wards will be happy about having the MP for Tottenham representing them.
 
as a resident, I do see it as a bit of a annoyance.
knowing that Lammy (or whoever succeeds him) will have 99% of his dealings with council level stuff with Haringey so even with the best will in the world will inevitably neglect the couple hundred of us in Brownswood / Woodberry Down.

it doesn't really make sense practically, but somebody needed to be chopped off to even out the headcount. and we've got the short straw.

but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

and at least can avoid the drama in either of the neighbouring constituencies (Corbyn or Abbot) and have a very boring election.
 
Stoke Newington local historian Amir Dotan has been documenting the histories of the shops in Church Street over the years and has now published a booklet, partly sponsored by some of the local businesses, which I believe will be available to pick up for free in certain places.

www.bbc.co.uk

Stoke Newington: Historian charts local history through retail

Amir Dotan moved to Stoke Newington 22 years ago and has been documenting its history ever since.
www.bbc.co.uk

He also runs the Stoke Newington History FB page which is very interesting.
 
blossie33 said:
Stoke Newington local historian Amir Dotan has been documenting the histories of the shops in Church Street over the years and has now published a booklet, partly sponsored by some of the local businesses, which I believe will be available to pick up for free in certain places.

www.bbc.co.uk

Stoke Newington: Historian charts local history through retail

Amir Dotan moved to Stoke Newington 22 years ago and has been documenting its history ever since.
www.bbc.co.uk

He also runs the Stoke Newington History FB page which is very interesting.
Click to expand...
oooh 22 years check him out - NEWB GENTRIFIER :mad: ;)
 
blossie33 said:
Stoke Newington local historian Amir Dotan has been documenting the histories of the shops in Church Street over the years and has now published a booklet, partly sponsored by some of the local businesses, which I believe will be available to pick up for free in certain places.

www.bbc.co.uk

Stoke Newington: Historian charts local history through retail

Amir Dotan moved to Stoke Newington 22 years ago and has been documenting its history ever since.
www.bbc.co.uk

He also runs the Stoke Newington History FB page which is very interesting.
Click to expand...
I picked up one from him last week , it's an interesting book , although it is more a series of lists , it's calling out for a book showing pictures or artist impressions of the many businesses that have been on that street.
 
ska invita said:
oooh 22 years check him out - NEWB GENTRIFIER :mad: ;)
Click to expand...
thinking about it (without having read his book), there are a few shops and businesses that have been there for 20+ years. Dinos, wholefood, that rasta shop, the fruit and veg shop, the african / caribbean shop, a few pubs, etc.
I don't really know about the newer / ever changing ones - I just blend them out. None of them concern me, at least not as a customer.
 
I think Dino's has been there the longest? I love the old photos they have in the window!

Wholefoods was a Fresh and Wild shop originally, Wholefoods took them over.
 
Yes, just read about the fire :( I think one person has been treated for smoke inhalation, hopefully that's all.

Re the shooting at the restaurant, someone I know told me yesterday that a Turkish Cypriot friend had told her the same.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sue
It’s on.

docs.google.com

Statement of persons nominated - Hackney North and Stoke Newington Constituency

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED London Borough of Hackney Election of a Member of Parliament The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington Name of Candidate Home Address Description (if any) Reason why...
docs.google.com docs.google.com

docs.google.com

Statement of persons nominated - Hackney South and Shoreditch Constituency

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED London Borough of Hackney Election of a Member of Parliament The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a Member of Parliament for Hackney South and Shoreditch Name of Candidate Home Address Description (if any) Reason why no...
docs.google.com docs.google.com
 
blossie33 said:
Re the fire on Dalston Lane yesterday - look at the roof damage!

www.bbc.co.uk

Hackney flat fire: Photos show damage to building

The roof of a four-storey block of flats in east London has suffered significant damage.
www.bbc.co.uk
Click to expand...
Always feel for the Housing staff , having to place so many people in temporary accommodation is quite a challenge. I was involved in doing that after a relatively minor fire (block of 12) only 2 flats (the two top flats) were damaged by the fire , the other 10 were water damaged.
 
Silas Loom said:
Bloody hell, that outloons the yogic flying lot by several orders of magnitude.
Click to expand...
Nowt wrong with a bit of…

Drawing inspiration from the Deleuzian notion of 'Assemblage,' which emphasises fluidity and connectivity, a future is envisioned, where musical performance seamlessly intertwines with and shapes the fabric of society, rather than existing as a separate entity part form it.
Click to expand...

…Silas!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Treacle Toes
Clapham deserves it's own chitter chatter thread....
Replies
3
Views
669
DJWrongspeed
DJWrongspeed
R
Dave Chappelle at hackney empire
Replies
11
Views
744
rutabowa
R
Gerry1time
Urgent - hackney visitor parking permits needed
Replies
5
Views
557
marty21
marty21
not-bono-ever
East dulwich chattering classes thread
Replies
1
Views
551
Thimble Queen
Thimble Queen
boohoo
  • Sticky
Thornton Heath Chitter Chatter Thread
5 6 7 8 9
Replies
245
Views
35K
BigMoaner
BigMoaner
Back
Top Bottom