#OurDay - Hackney

On 27 September 2012 council officers and elected members tweeted about their work in order to give an insight into local government. Here's a snapshot of our day...

  1. It's 00:01 on 27th September 2012, so it's now officially #OurDay! Can not wait to see all the #localgov tweeters tell their story.
  2. Checking council emails over breakfast - my usual slot for catching up on council work before my other work starts! @hackneyliving #ourday
  3. Reading emails re new 5am kebab shop application in SNC - am representing residents at licensing committee next week @hackneyliving #ourday
  4. And some Chief Whip (dark arts) business too. Evil cackle. #ourday
  5. Whole family just slept in till 8am. Kids normally our alarm clock at 6.30. Not a great start to #OurDay.
  6. Today we'll be tweeting using the #OurDay hashtag to bring you a picture of everyday life at the council.
  7. @ewebber I think these are your ward councillors Emily: http://mginternet.hackney.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?FN=WARD&ID=12563 #OurDay @familymosaic @Thercutsnotours
  8. Hackney bin men friendly and helpful and fast as they clear our street this morning. @hackneyliving #OurDay
  9. Look out for #OurDay with @hackneyliving: all the wonderful stuff that our local council staff are doing
  10. Electoral services have received around 50% of resident's registration forms, ahead of the November deadline #OurDay hackney.gov.uk/annual-canvass…
  11. Dalston CLR James, Hackney Central and Stamford Hill libraries are opening their doors to Hackney bibliophiles #OurDay
  12. Our partners @HackneyPlaybus will be pulling up in Gilpin Square, Clapton Park Estate at 10am this morning. #OurDay
  13. Glad it's not rainy. Our parks staff are out in all weathers. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough. #OurDay
  14. Our 62 parks, gardens and open spaces total about 330 hectares. I wouldn't fancy mowing all of that. #OurDay
  15. There's too many to mention individually, but we're reading some fabulous #OurDay tweets from colleagues in #localgov-keep up the good work!
  16. Hackney parents have received more than £12,500 off real nappies with @hackneynappynet. Their next Nappuccino event is tomorrow. #OurDay
  17. Mary in members' services is planning which councillors will visit which schools during Local Democracy Week #OurDay
  18. Library van is out delivering to housebound people. Just been to Eva who's thrilled to receive her family stories and craft books #OurDay
  19. Over a quarter of a million people reached so far with #OurDay tweets! Well done #localgov, and keep 'em coming!
  20. Street works officers are out and about in the borough checking roadwork sites and advising on how to minimise traffic disruption. #OurDay
  21. Hackney Mayor at London Legacy Development Corp board meeting. Working to secure 2012 legacy for Hackney. #OurDay
  22. Council and @MPSHackney closed and boarded up 140 Clarence Road, E5 for constant anti-social behaviour. #OurDay http://pic.twitter.com/721tVdhe
  23. Our Ways into Work programme just found someone a role with a new restaurant opening in Shoreditch. #OurDay

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