Public rallies MPs for urgent climate action

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 5,000 UK citizens urged MPs to act on climate, as polling shows strong public support for net zero goals despite widespread silence. As reported by The Guardian, thousands from across Britain met their MPs in Westminster,

CQC probes Bexley firm after abuse of John attard

Bexley (Parliament Politics megazine) – In December 2022, Bilikesu Olagunju abused 88-year-old John Attard. CQC found Bexley agency Unique Personnel unsafe and is closely monitoring it. Son Chris Attard blames poor checks. As News Shopper News reported,  CQC found Bexley agency Unique

Barnet seeks views on 9,437 domestic Abuse cases

Barnet (Parliament Politics Megazine) – Barnet Council seeks resident feedback on its Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women Strategy. Over 9,400 cases were reported (2022–2025); 1,310 were high-risk. Consultation ends August 4, 2025. As Barnet Borough Times reported, Barnet Council is asking

Support for SEND kids may require more evidence

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers plan SEND reforms that could require stricter evidence for EHCPs, raising fears of reduced support for children with special needs. As reported by The Telegraph, government reforms may require experts to gather stronger evidence before children

Labour pledges to guard Sure Start from Reform cuts

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour pledges £500m for 1,000 family hubs by 2026, aiming to entrench support so deeply it resists any future rollback by Reform or Conservatives. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged that Labour’s new Sure Start-inspired initiative for

Wandsworth statue honours pioneer female designer

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new statue of Fanny Wilkinson, the UK’s first professional female landscape designer, has been unveiled at the historic 1904 fountain in Wandsworth’s Coronation Gardens. The monument, which was unveiled today (3 July), completes the repair of

Wandsworth park unveils playground and nature boards

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Park celebrates the opening of a new playground and wildflower meadow boards, inviting families to enjoy nature and explore local biodiversity. The renovated playground, which offers cutting-edge, entertaining, and inclusive equipment for kids of all ages,

Croydon Council pays £726/hour to agency consultant

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces criticism as its agency staffing bill reveals a £726-per-hour consultant hire, raising concerns over spending and public accountability. With spending on agency staff last year reaching an astounding £53.4 million, the serious concerns expressed

MPs: Strip-searched kids must be last resort

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK MPs call for major custody reforms after reports reveal children as young as 10 are being strip-searched without legal aid or adult presence. As reported by The Guardian, two parliamentary reports warn that police must avoid

PIP benefits given for acne and writer’s cramp

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – DWP data reveals disability benefits granted for conditions like acne and writer’s cramp, raising scrutiny amid Labour’s scaled-back welfare reforms. As reported by The Telegraph, new figures reveal that claimants with conditions such as acne and writer’s

Speed restrictions hit two key rail routes in UK

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rail passengers face slower journeys as extreme heat forces speed limits on two major London routes, with more disruption expected if heat persists. As reported by The Guardian, the UK heatwave has disrupted rail travel, forcing speed

UK agency rejects eVisas as valid ID for jobs

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s SIA won’t accept eVisas from job applicants, raising concerns of discrimination and a repeat of past immigration scandals. As reported by The Guardian, a UK agency overseen by the Home Office, responsible for licensing hundreds

Lib Dem council scraps £70 parking charge plan

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bournemouth’s Lib Dem-led council scraps £70 parking fee plan after backlash from residents who called it unfair, too wide, and harmful to local life. As reported by The Telegraph, in response to public backlash, a Liberal Democrat-led

Southern rail pauses East Croydon bike rack removal

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail has paused the planned removal of the East Croydon bike rack on Billinton Hill, following public concern and ongoing consultations with stakeholders. The announcement comes only one week after Inside Croydon revealed the train operators’

Lambeth Council faulted over school merger process

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council faces criticism from the Schools Adjudicator for breaching legal procedures in its bid to merge two Church of England primary schools. The ruling is consistent with the authority’s recent court losses on Brockwell Live and

Costa del Croydon beach project wins two global awards

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Costa del Croydon, the community-driven beach activation at Centrale & Whitgift, has clinched two prestigious international marketing awards for innovation. It received recognition for its innovative approach to uniting people and transforming the shopping mall into a

London to regulate pedicabs over noise, costs

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL plans to regulate London pedicabs after 95% of public support checks, insurance, and noise control amid safety and overpricing concerns. As reported by The Guardian, after strong public support, Transport for London will press ahead with

UK confirms £500m push for Universal park plan

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) –  Universal’s UK theme park confirmed after £500m rail and road deal, with ministers projecting £50bn economic uplift and millions of annual visitors. As reported by The Guardian, the British government has pledged £500m in road and rail

£2.2bn NHS boost for England’s poorest areas

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government grants £2.2bn to NHS in deprived areas to tackle care gaps and improve health outcomes, focusing on coastal and poorer communities. As reported by The Guardian, England’s poorest regions will receive billions in NHS funding

Hounslow launches free Green Skills Bootcamp

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council launches free Green Skills Bootcamp in September, funded by the Mayor of London, to train residents for employment in the green economy. The more than £7,000 course will consist of on-the-ground assignments with partner firms

L&Q expands homeownership options in Barnet

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – With Barnet’s average first-time buyer home at £480K, L&Q is providing shared ownership and housing solutions to improve affordability in the borough. L&Q at Brent Cross Town, a complex of shared ownership and London Living Rent (LLR)

New council homes ready under homes for Wandsworth

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth’s housing initiative sees local residents move into newly-built council homes as the Homes for Wandsworth programme delivers fresh developments. Families in Battersea now feel more optimistic about the future after relocating to roomy new houses built

Croydon Labour walkout over Israeli arms investments

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour councillors staged a walkout amid growing backlash over the council’s alleged investments in Israeli arms firms, citing ethical concerns. Just as a campaign delegation was set to visit political officials in Thornton Heath over the

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