Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s Mayor, Jason Perry, vows action against unauthorised Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) after a recent enforcement operation aimed at addressing illegal housing. This action is in line with a number of boroughs outside of London that
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth council expands OurBike scheme with four new locations, offering cargo bikes for community use through its Big Shift program and Peddle my Wheels. An alternative to cars or vans is provided by the community cargo bike
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Voting opens for the £600,000 Grenfell fund project (GFP), allowing North Kensington residents to bak community led initiatives for post-tragic recovery. The total of £600,000 from the council will go to projects that aid in
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morley College London secures £5.8M Department of Education grant to refurbish its Waterloo centre for Adult Education in Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth. Morley College, which has campuses in North Kensington, Chelsea, and Waterloo, provides over 2,000 courses
by Beth Malcolm
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London (TfL) plan to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead in Bexley has drawn an apathetic response from the local community. The Thamesmead development was hailed as a future “town for the 21st
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Islington responds to calls for restoring Winter Fuel Payments for all pensioners after eligibility changes. Following last year’s outrage over the eligibility changes for the £300 and £200 payouts,
by Beth Malcolm
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barclays in Tower Hamlets apologized for weekend service disruption caused by a technical issue. The services were restored today morning. According to a prior statement from Barclays, impacted clients can see an old balance with no
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor of Havering Gerry O’ Sullivan hosted a Civic Dinner at Upminster Masonic Hall on January 31, 2025. The event aimed to raise funds for local charities. The esteemed event was organised to support Havering Mind and
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Imperial Drive in Harrow closed for 3 hours on February 1, 2025, following a collision, causing traffic disruption as emergency services responded to the scene. After a road traffic collision (RTC) at approximately 9:09 p.m. on February
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Inclusion London’s findings reveal that only a small percentage of new homes approved in London meet the needs of disabled and elderly people. A new report shows that just 3% of newly approved homes in London last
by Beth Malcolm