Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow Council is set to spend a staggering £350,000 to clear a massive ‘industrial-scale waste’ site, for development, amid a fly-tipping crisis in the area. The leadership asserts that there is a limit to what the council
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour intensifies attacks on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over past Russia remarks, aiming to curb party’s growing support as Britons strongly back Ukraine. As reported by The Independent, a fresh survey highlights Britain’s strong pro-Ukraine stance.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council’s leader is set to meet the director of a company that sold the town hall for £44m more than its purchase price, raising questions over the deal. This week, it was revealed that the AMTD
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will establish a council to advise the government on tackling anti-Muslim hate and defining Islamophobia. The Housing Secretary and prominent Labour figure announces plans to draft an official definition of Islamophobia. What
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham faces criticism for depleting its ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ cash reserves to avoid bankruptcy, raising concerns over financial sustainability. At a full council meeting ON 27 February, 2025, the authority adopted its budget for 2025–2026
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer signals possible tax hikes and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget but insists major decisions were already made in the previous one. Mr Starmer has not dismissed the possibility of additional tax increases or budget
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Westminster City Council becomes the first London local authority to receive the highest rating from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for its services. The Labour-run council’s efforts in managing repairs, its lettings policy,
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has received an £88m bailout from the government amid ongoing financial struggles, raising concerns over the borough’s economic stability. Thirty authorities nationwide were given a “capitalization direction” in advance of the upcoming fiscal year, including
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council has outlined guidance for its 20-minute neighbourhood vision, aiming to enhance accessibility and sustainability across the borough’s seven towns. The goal of the guidelines is to assist developers and other important players in incorporating 20-minute
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – AXA IM Alts has submitted plans for a 46-storey skyscraper in Tower Hamlets, replacing an existing building near The Gherkin, with a new public park included. After 50 Fenchurch Street and 22 Bishopsgate, the proposed tower
