Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peckham’s most significant redevelopment in decades is set to bypass Southwark Council, raising debate over local oversight and planning authority. As reported by Southwark News, a contentious plan that will change Peckham’s skyline and provide only 12%
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A tourist charged $1,200 for candy in Westminster sparked a police raid, uncovering a trove of illicit goods and prompting an investigation into shop practices. As reported by The Washington Post, authorities have stepped up
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Tony Blair Institute says AI in local councils could slash £8bn in public spending and lower yearly household costs by £325. As reported by The Telegraph, the use of artificial intelligence in councils may deliver £325
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bexley Council launches a new QR code feedback system, including a ‘red button’ feature, aiming to streamline complaints and boost customer service insights. As reported by The Pinnacle Gazette, by installing QR codes at all customs stations
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HMRC faces backlash over delays in processing tax refunds, with some taking over four months, amid concerns over its online filing service shutdown. As reported by The Guardian, HM Revenue and Customs has come under scrutiny for
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A planning application has been submitted to convert a former chapel on Banstead Road, Sutton, into a residential home, pending local authority approval. As reported by Your Local Guardian, developers UK submitted an application to Sutton Council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the UK is reviewing its resilience to blackouts after power cuts in Spain and Portugal, pending investigation. As reported by The Independent, a cabinet minister says Britain is “constantly looking at our
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council has declared a ‘nature emergency,’ joining growing national calls for urgent action to tackle biodiversity loss and ecological decline. According to the statement, the council has acknowledged the pressing need to combat dwindling
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landlady of The Alderman pub in Harold Hill says she has been “left in limbo” after receiving no updates from Havering Council over the planned demolition. In order to create room for 138 new houses, plans
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Children’s Commissioner for England urges an immediate ban on deepfake “nudification” apps, citing growing concerns over online abuse and exploitation. As reported by The Guardian, AI-driven “nudification” apps that create deepfake sexual images of children should