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Bounce Back Loans: The Bounce Back Loan scheme will help small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000. The government will guarantee 100% of the loan and there won’t be any fees or interest to pay for the first 12 months. Applications open on 4 May. https://ift.tt/2YjfpkV This scheme will help small and medium-sized businesses affected by coronavirus...

Claim your coronavirus business grant online! The Council is managing the payment of grants from the Government’s small business grant fund and the retail, hospitality and leisure grant fund. Eligibility: Businesses who receive small business rates relief will be eligible to receive a £10,000 grant in 2020/21 on top of their existing relief. Businesses classed as within retail, leisure and...

Reposted: “Last night we received the devastating news that Rabbi Avrahom Pinter – a leading figure in Stamford Hill and former Hackney councillor – has passed away, after contracting coronavirus. Rabbi Pinter was known to many across the borough as a kind and compassionate man, who worked tirelessly to support the Charedi community, as well as the wider Hackney community....

We have received a statement from the Council. Cllr Feryal Clark, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care, Leisure and Parks, said: “Sadly, our parks team had to remove ten ducks that were found dead at Clapton Pond yesterday morning, which we know will be upsetting to local residents who care deeply about the pond and the birds...

Do you have an idea that can make a difference to the lives of young people in Hackney 😯 Are you worried about issues affecting you and your friends? 📢 Then get your voice heard by taking part in the Hackney Young Futures Commission survey 🚨 Closes 30 August See https://consultation.hackney.gov.uk/communications-and-consultation/hyf/