Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Katherine Kerswell has resigned as Chief Executive of Croydon Council after five years in the role, marking a major leadership change. The council affirmed that after her contractual notice period, she will not be paid. Her departure
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A coroner has written a Prevention of Future Deaths report to Google following an inquest into the death of a 16-year-old Leo Barber in Bromley. On November 28, 2023, Leo Barber passed away on the train at
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Beckenham scaffolding yard has won its planning appeal against Bromley council despite neighbours’ concerns over safety risks to children. Between a playground and a primary school, at the end of an access road, lies Masons Scaffolding,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new community youth hub has opened in Croydon, offering a safe space to combat youth loneliness and support young people across the borough. As part of a larger “transformation” of youth services, Croydon Council recently decided
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An air ambulance and emergency crews rushed to Surrey Street, Croydon, after a man fell from a height, leaving him with serious injuries, witnesses said. During a crowded Friday lunchtime, it was believed to have come from
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark’s last 24/7 police front counter at Walworth Station will lose its full hours, as the Met announces ten more London desk closures. As of right now, the public can only report crimes to an officer at
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing business leaders warn that without key reforms in the upcoming Budget, family-run firms will suffer under mounting economic pressures. According to Family Business, new inheritance tax reforms that go into effect in April of next year
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cllr Infran Mohammed will not join Lambeth’s investigating Committee after accusations of sexual offences led to heated debate and scrapped plans. After being arrested and charged in July of this year with sexual assault, exposure, and engaging
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two Merton police stations, Wimbledon and Mitcham, have been closed as part of the Met Police’s latest cost-cutting measures amid wider London restructuring. Ten London police stations, including Wimbledon and Mitcham in Merton, will be permanently closed
Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli hostage families warn that the peace deal cannot proceed until militant group Hamas returns all hostages, calling any concession a moral failure. As reported by Sky News, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said the Gaza
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Charities warn UK’s proposed 20% Global Fund cut could cause 300,000 preventable deaths, threatening progress against aids, TB, and malaria. As reported by The Guardian, charities warn UK plans to cut aid to a key global fund
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK economy grew 0.1% in August, boosted by manufacturing and health, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a budget to close a £20–30bn fiscal gap. As reported by The Guardian, official figures show Britain’s GDP rose 0.1% in
