Lambeth (Parliament politics magazine) – Lambeth Council faces a high court challenge over eviction claims linked to estate regeneration and leasing properties under Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Lambeth Council is accused of breaking the law by using its subsidiary, Homes for Lambeth (HfL),
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council spent £420,000 on temporary call centre staff to address repair issues, dipping into reserves to reduce residents’ phone wait times. Last year, the labor-run Southwark had to draw from reserves to pay the six-figure salary
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The EU is open to allowing Britain to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM), which could strengthen post-Brexit ties, says EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic. A senior EU trade official has suggested the UK may join a Europe-wide
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Crime Agency (NCA) uncovers £45M drug plot after a French bulldog reveals clues; two Bromley traffickers must forfeit over £1M in crime proceeds. Following the NCA’s lead in taking down the encrypted chat app EncroChat,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rising gang activity leads Britain to enhance its prison crime unit, targeting drone smuggling, staff corruption, and violence. The British government plans to implement measures to control illegal activities in prisons across England and Wales. Why the
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council approved the £125m Gurnell project by Mikhail Riches and GT3 Architects, featuring a leisure centre, 300 homes, and 35% affordable housing, and is now set for stage-two approval from the Greater London Authority. The Gurnell
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 25-years-old man was arrested for knife possession and was later bailed on today, with his release conditions undisclosed. The man was searched and then taken into custody on suspicion of being involved in the supply of
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In honour of the naming of the Weaver line, Transport for London (TfL) unveiled a roundel that was woven by Londoners at Hackney Downs overground station. At Hackney Downs station, the framed roundel is placed above the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon tennis club’s members now face an uncertain future after Croydon Council revealed plans to sell the property on which it has been located for more than 100 years. Members are coming together to collect the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s inflation rate dipped to 2.5% in December, bringing some comfort to households, while it still exceeds the Bank of England’s 2% goal. The new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that Britain’s inflation
