238-room hotel in Finchley Town Centre approved

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has approved controversial plans for a twelve-storey, 238-room hotel in Finchley town centre, sparking debate over local impact. The structure, slated for 1-4 Shakespeare Road, will take the place of two semi-detached houses, a Bright

Croydon to lead £18.4m government work scheme

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon to lead £18.4m government work scheme has been chosen to lead a £18.4m government scheme aimed at boosting work opportunities and supporting local employment. Business groups have criticized the government’s £338 million “Connect to Work” program,

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Greenwich social housing wins design award

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich’s largest social housing scheme has won a prestigious Housing Design Award, highlighting innovation and quality in the Royal Borough. A renowned Housing Design Award has been given to Kidbrooke Park Road North, Greenwich, the initial phase

Wandsworth welcomes 3-year extension of HAF programme

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the Holiday Activities and Food programme for three years, helping thousands of children. The announcement follows Juliet Chua, one of the Department for Education’s (DfE) most senior leaders

Hounslow’s Meadowbank hub welcomes Cranford library

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cranford Library is relocating to Hounslow Council’s Meadowbank Centre, which will be transformed into the Meadowbank Community Hub and Library. In October, the new Community Hub and Library will open, less than 500 meters from Cranford Library’s

Berlin to arm five brigades, strengthen Ukraine defence

Berlin (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany to boost Ukraine’s air defences, provide weapons and training, while sending peacekeeping troops remains uncertain, says a Berlin source. As reported by The Telegraph, Germany aims to expand Ukraine’s air force to deter Russia, making the

Orpington plumber stole £80k from elderly mother

Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Orpington plumber Adrian Hilton stole £80,000 from his elderly mother in Bromley, abusing trust in a shocking case of family financial theft. Last Wednesday, August 27, Adrian Hilton, 65, of Pleasance Road, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court

Lambeth Council criticised over social housing neglect

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has been heavily criticised for ‘neglect’ and ‘disregard’ in managing social housing, sparking anger among residents and campaigners. The council was criticized in an independent study that, according to opposition council members, “shows a pattern

Xi Jinping hails China’s ‘unstoppable’ rise at parade

Beijing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Beijing’s “unstoppable” rise at its largest military parade, attended by world leaders.  As reported by The Telegraph, at China’s largest military parade, Xi Jinping praised the country’s “unstoppable” rise, with Russian President

Bexley station subway to close permanently

Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The pedestrian subway at Bexley railway station will be closed permanently next week due to safety concerns, ending its use as a crossing point. After safety inspections found long-term hazards to passengers and the railway above, Southeastern

Lewisham Council pays £9,400 over mouldy flat

Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A mother has been awarded £9,400 after Lewisham Council left her sick child living in a damp, mouldy flat, exposing serious housing and health concerns. After receiving a life-threatening diagnosis, the woman’s youngest kid had to spend

Hounslow residents oppose Hogarth roundabout plans

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow residents are stepping up objections to the Hogarth roundabout development, raising concerns over traffic, safety, and community impact. The Mayor of London is now debating whether to construct a high-rise, mixed complex of residences and workplaces

Zack Polanski elected as new Green Party leader

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Green Party elects Zack Polanski as leader, pledges radical media push and direct challenge to Labour and Reform UK. As reported by The Guardian, Zack Polanski won Green Party leadership in England and Wales, aiming to advance

Wandsworth expands free school meals for pupils

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hundreds more Wandsworth secondary pupils will now receive free school meals daily under the council’s Access for All scheme, easing family costs and aiding focus. The Wandsworth council is greatly increasing the eligible cohort as children return

Bexley Council reviews plans for dozen new homes

Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for more than a dozen new homes are among the latest planning applications submitted to Bexley Council, marking fresh housing proposals in the borough. In Sidcup, an application has been submitted to construct two two-story structures

Harrow to get new Asda Express store this autumn

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow has been named among the new locations set to open an Asda Express store this autumn as part of the supermarket’s nationwide expansion plan. Beginning with a location in Castleford, the company announced that it will

New theatre and live music venue opens in Sutton

Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new venue for theatre, cinema and live music has been completed in Sutton, marking a major boost for the town’s cultural and entertainment scene. After a 15-month program of work, Sutton Community Academy has been given

China to showcase weapons targeting US ships in parade

Beijing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – China’s military parade will unveil the YJ-17 hypersonic missile and advanced weapons, warning the US amid rising regional tensions. As reported by The Telegraph, Beijing plans to reveal a ship-killing hypersonic missile at a military parade on

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