Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of High Barnet residents have signed a petition calling on Barnet Council to protect The Black Horse Pub, one of the borough’s oldest landmarks. Located at the intersection of Wood Street and Union Street, the Black
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Drill in Brentwood Road has been refused permission to open an hour later each day after Havering Council’s licensing sub-committee rejected the proposal. Public protection officer Oisin Daly from the licensing authority and PC Chris Stockman
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 50 pothole damage claims have been filed against Ealing Council since 2022, but only a few led to compensation, Freedom of Information data shows. The FOI response showed that overall council spending on pothole repairs
Ealing Liberal Democrats have launched a new residents’ survey to gather views on key local issues, aiming to shape future community priorities and policies.
Labour to abolish police and crime commissioners by 2028, shifting powers to mayors to save £100m and boost frontline policing efficiency.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls on Keir Starmer to remove Downing Street staff behind briefing leaks as Labour tensions rise amid leadership rumours.
Former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman warns Bridget Phillipson’s curriculum reforms risk weakening standards to appease teaching unions.
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chafik Aziz, from Sutton’s Wallington area, has been charged with terrorism offences linked to the Islamic State, authorities confirmed this week. The Metropolitan Police charged 18-year-old Chafik Aziz on November 11 with “an offence contrary to section
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has partnered with the Safer Business Network to launch the Safe Haven scheme, strengthening efforts to tackle violence against women. Companies have agreed to share in the Safe Havens program, which offers temporary sanctum to
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing has hosted its first Artificial Intelligence conference, uniting more than 120 delegates from across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. Under the subject “Aware Use of AI,” the Ealing Local Strategic Partnership, directed by Ealing Council
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has begun preparations for its 2026 Budget, set to be presented to the Full Council in February as part of the annual financial process. “Financial challenges,” “funding pressures,” and “structural deficits” are frequently mentioned in
Donald Trump claims the BBC “defrauded the public” by editing his January 6 speech, prompting legal threats and resignations of senior BBC executives.
