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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/09/2025

London is, and always will be, a place for everyone. A city where people of all backgrounds live side-by-side, and where our differences are not just tolerated, but celebrated.

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Run Shoreditch 10k brought energy and inspiration to our streets today. Incredible performances from runners—what a brilliant celebration of community and human achievement. And great energy from Deputy Speaker Grace Adebayo www.instagram.com/reel/DO3_OPp...

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Residents from Shepherd Market Est came together to discuss how to make better use of Napier Grove Community Hall. They shared ideas for a welcoming & successful space. I’m excited to see how residents & the council can ensure our halls reflect local priorities & stay at the heart of community life

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/06/2025

My response to the government’s Spending Review:

Statement from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on the Spending Review

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We had a fabulous midweek event to celebrate VCHackney volunteers on their Community Befrienders, Community Health Champions and Together Better service for all their work to create a more connected community #volunteersweek

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Hackney jobs Fair taking place at Morningside Community centre, Cresset Road, E9. Open to all Hackney residents of all ages with opportunity to meet employers Berkerly Group, Marlborough Highways, NHS Barts, LIFT, and Ingeus

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Attended a public exhibition to speak to residents about the design for much-needed new homes at Cropley Court and Buckland Court

speaking to residents about the design for much-needed new homes at Cropley Court and Buckland Court

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We collected 5 bags of litter in Shoreditch Park and spoke to residents who would like to volunteer in the park

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

A quick update of what we've been doing in Hoxton West over the last month

An May update on Hoxton West councillors work in the ward throughout May including roving surgery, static surgery, community litter pick, meeting with residents about housing delivery and supporting election campaigns in Peterborough and Bristol

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

‪It was great to start the day speaking at Migrant's Organise Stand up, Speak Out webinar, sharing Hackney's approach to supporting migrants, refugees and those seeking asylum and to discuss the crucial role of local authorities in this work.

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

A big thank you to Hackney History Fest for a great tour of the renovated St John, Hackney. It was incredible to go up the bell tower after years of absence.

Hackney History Festival 2025, visit to the renovated St John, Hackney

Hackney History Festival 2025, visit to the renovated St Johns, Hackney and tour of the bell tower

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Kick off the day with our first Borough of Sanctuary Steering Group meeting! Huge thanks to our community and vol sector partners, and especially our Sanctuary Ambassadors whose lived experiences and insights will be invaluable as we work toward becoming a Borough of Sanctuary.

Hackney's Borough of Sanctuary Steering Group

The first exercise for Hackney's Borough of Sanctuary Steering Group

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Last night, residents got a sneak peek at the designs for new homes coming to Hoxton West. 90 new homes are planned for Cropley Court and Buckland Street consultation.hackney.gov.uk/regeneration... consultation.hackney.gov.uk/regeneration...

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

There was a full house at Toynbee Hall for the launch of London Get Britain Working Trailblazers. The Central London trailblazer programme will support 18-25 year old care experienced young people in to employment

Central London Forward stand at the launch of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer programm on 9 May, 2025.

Deputy Mayor of London, Howard Dawber, speaking at the launch of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer programme on 9 May, 2025

Panel discussion at the launch of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer programme on 9 May, 2025

Cllr Peter Mason giving the opening remarks at the launch of the Get Britain Working Trailblazer programme on 9 May, 2025

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

London Cycle Festival will come to Hoxton on Sun 25 May, where there will be a 2km traffic free loop. Residents are invited to take part in this community event with free activities and entertainment. There will be free bike hire available from Santander Cycles & Lime lcc.org.uk/london-cycli...

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London Cycling Festival

Cycle into summer with the London Cycling Festival, supported by Lime. With more than 30 family friendly rides happening all over London, there's something for everyone.

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

For more information on Hackney's 2025 Windrush festival plus year-round access to resources and support visit our newly updated pages lovehackney.uk./windrush

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

It has offered incredible opportunties to residents in Hackney and neighbouring boroughs and I'm please to announce that Hackney has invested further in the programme to keep it running so even more Hackney residents can benefit from opportunities in the knowledge economy www.liftfutures.london

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LIFT Opportunities - LIFT Futures

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Over the 5 years of the programme, LIFT has engaged over 10,000, 2,400 of which are Hackney residents; created 320 jobs, 80 apprenticeships, 1,400 work experience opportunities, 80 paid internships; and supported 150 start ups lead by local people from underrepresented groups.

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The have worked with Princes Trust, WYK Digital, Shapeways, In2Science, Capital City College, Kimolian Academy, Exceptional Individuals, City University. It has delivered employability programmes (Digital Marketing Incubator and Intro to Coding) and business support programmes

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The programme has held insight sessions and employer visits to the BBC , LBIC and Google, and Hobbs 3D, opportunities fairs at Northeastern University, British Library and Amazon, employability and CV sessions, LinkedIn sessions and networking events

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I've spent the morning hearing about the achievements of the LIFT (Leading Inclusive Futures in Technology) programme, a parternship between Hackney, Islington, Camden and Tower Hamlets. www.liftfutures.london/about

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About | LIFT

Find out how we are working to build a more inclusive knowledge economy for our residents who are underrepresented in the sector.

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

In 2021, Brafa Square in Shoreditch was named after this important part of Hackney’s African Caribbean history email.hackney.gov.uk/c/AQiL-RIQ7_...

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The government has launched the Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund, which organisations can apply to fund their support for anyone applying for compensation. The deadline is 9 May www.gov.uk/government/n...

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£1.5 million fund to support Windrush compensation applicants

A dedicated community support will deliver justice for victims of the Windrush scandal, ensure they have their voices heard and receive deserved compensation.

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

A sunny Sunday canvass in Hoxton West followed by a cheeky Brunch

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Greener Hackney @greenerhackney.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

📢 Calling all Hackney residents, charities, and community groups! 🌿 Help shape Hackney's circular future by taking our 'Making Things Last' Survey! 🌟 Plus, you could win a £20 veg box!🥗 🔗https://consultation.hackney.gov.uk/public-realm/supporting-sustainable-and-inclusive-communities-y/

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Representation matters and Hackney Council’s diversity is why I’m proud to be part of a council where we have women at the top of the organisation for the first time. ✅ 55% of cabinet members are women ✅ 40% of commission chairs are women ✅ And for the first time ever, Hackney’s Mayor is a woman

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

It has given me the information and knowledge to help me talk confidently with family, friends and residents about cancer awareness, spotting cancer early, and available screening programmes. I highly recommend it. www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-profe...

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Talk Cancer | Awareness For Cancer | Training Programme

Feel confident about ways to reduce cancer risk, national screening and spotting cancer early, through Cancer Research UK’s, cancer awareness programme.

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Last year, data analysis from our Cancer Intelligence team showed that around 89,800 cancer cases were detected by the 3 national screening programmes in England from 2019-23 - breast, cervical & bowel cancer. I’ve recently participated in Cancer Research UK’s Talk Cancer training programme.

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Talk Cancer | Awareness For Cancer | Training Programme

Feel confident about ways to reduce cancer risk, national screening and spotting cancer early, through Cancer Research UK’s, cancer awareness programme.

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Really pleased to see delegated decisions taken at last nights planning meeting to bring more homes to Cherbury, Buckland and Cropley Courts in Hoxton West hackney.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDe...

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Decision - Unilateral Undertaking for New Homes ProgrammeHackney logoBack to top arrow icon

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Hackney will be hosting a 50+ Jobs Fair jobs, training advice, and career support from Riverside Housing, Mulalley, Ardmore, The Skills Centre, Mace, The Appropriate Adult Service, Zest, and Placing People Direct. Where: Gascoyne 2 Community Hall When: Tuesday 4 March, 10am - 2pm

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Sky News ran a lovely feature on Homerton's Horticultural Therapy Gardens and the benefits for patients and staff. The benefits on people’s health and wellbeing are far-reaching www.homerton.nhs.uk/trust-news-l...

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Our therapy gardens use the power of nature to aid recovery and wellbeing | Latest News

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Here's a list of events you can attend to celebrate LGBT History month in Hackney www.lovehackney.uk/pride365events

Haxkney Mayor, Speaker and Cabinet Member for Equalities, Mark the start of LGBT History monthnin Hackney

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Cancer Research UK @cancerresearchuk.org · 04/02/2025

In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. It's World Cancer Day today – a global day to raise awareness and take action against cancer 🌍 Whatever your cancer experience, share this post and help us get the word out. #WorldCancerDay #WCD2025

Pink square graphic with black text which reads, 'World Cancer Day - 4 February'

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Cancer Research UK @cancerresearchuk.org · 04/02/2025

On #WorldCancerDay, we welcome the UK government's commitment to publishing a National Cancer Plan for England this year and we look forward to working with them to make sure it delivers for everyone affected by cancer. #TurningPointForCancer

Blue square graphic with black and white text, which reads, 'Nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetimes* / #WorldCancerDay / *cruk.org/lifetimerisk'

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 04/01/2025

As temperatures plummet, we’re taking action to protect rough sleepers through the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol. If you see someone sleeping rough, please connect them to help via Street Link: www.streetlink.org.uk

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Warm Spaces listed for Hackney on the national Warm Spaces map include most Hackney libraries as well as a few community centres like Hackney Quest, the Pedro Club and Chats Palace. www.warmwelcome.uk?tags=co-work...

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Warm Welcome Campaign

The Warm Welcome Campaign exists to turn poverty and isolation into warmth and welcome through the power of local Spaces made by and for the community. ‍

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 18/12/2024

Today we set out the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement worth £69bn with an extra £3.7bn for social care and a new £600m Recovery Grant directed to areas with higher deprivation. Fixing the foundations of local public services as part of our plan for change. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I enjoyed a great festive evening at the LWN's Christmas extravaganza! 🎄 Great company and holiday cheer

Celebrating with fabulous Labour women at LWN's Christmas extravaganza

Celebrating with fabulous Hackney Labour women at LWN's Christmas extravaganza

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

It was incredible to watch this moment live as it unfolded. I could almost feel Gukesh's nerves, excitement, and incredulity through the screen. Congratulations

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Carole Williams @carolewilliams.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Staff and visitors to Hackney Sevice Centre had an opportunity buy fairly traded olive oil, coffee, Christmas cards, and gifts ahead of the Christmas festivities

The Mayor of Hackney, Councillors Williams and Kennedy, join Cllr Smyth and Sheila at the Christmas Fairtrade stall in Hackney service centre

Councillor Williams joined Cllr Smyth and Sheila the Fairtrade stall in Hackney service centre

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Catriona Ogilvy @catriona-ogilvy.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

A great night spent with fabulous Labour Women's Network women at the SME4Labour awards dinner.

A photo of 5 women dressed for an evening dinner.

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