Wandsworth council extends PSPOs to 2028 adding 4 sites

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council will extend PSPOs until 2028, covering alcohol, legal highs, antisocial behaviour, and dog rules in 4 new spaces. Deputy Leader Kemi Akinola highlighted community safety as key. As My London News reported, Wandsworth Council has

Met police faces scrutiny over recruitment and vetting

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Metropolitan Police in London is reviewing 300+ recruit vetting cases (2016–2023). Sir Mark Rowley called the 2022 Baroness Casey report “appalling.” Over 1,400 officers removed; refusal rates doubled to 11% by 2023. As BBC News reported,

Gatwick Airport faces legal threat over expansion plans

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn expansion faces legal challenge from local group Cagne, as new runway plans spark court action over noise and environment. As reported by The Telegraph, Gatwick Airport’s second runway plan faces possible immediate judicial

Sadiq Khan rejects Nigel Farage’s migrant visa proposals

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan slammed Nigel Farage’s migrant visa plans as unacceptable, warning they could harm London’s diverse and multicultural community. As reported by The Standard, Sir Sadiq Khan condemned Reform UK’s plan to end migrants’ rights

Lewisham & Greenwich submitted new planning applications

Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Several planning applications have been submitted in Lewisham and Greenwich, including Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment (Ref. 25/2942/K), new telecommunications at Ravensbourne College, and additional flats at Eltham Grill. As News Shopper reported, several new planning applications have

Rent in Barnet climbs 7% over last 12 months

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rental costs in Barnet have surged by 7% over the past year, according to new data, sparking concern among residents about affordability in the borough. The campaign organization Generation Rent cautioned that “rents continue to rise faster

Wandsworth in Bloom Awards celebrate top gardeners

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth’s best gardeners were recognised at the Wandsworth in Bloom Awards in Battersea Park, celebrating creativity and community spirit. The Wandsworth in Bloom contest highlighted the ingenuity and attention to detail individuals have put into greening their

Croydon Labour candidate Rowenna Davis faces data row

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour mayoral candidate Rowenna Davis faces criticism after two incidents in a week where residents’ private data was mistakenly exposed. Tory critics say the problems, notwithstanding her apology, raise questions about how her campaign handled sensitive

Southwark Council writes off £659,000 in rent debt

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has approved the write-off of more than £659,000 in commercial rent debt after cabinet approval, easing pressure on local businesses. The write-off of £659,432.56 for five outstanding debts held in the Commercial Property Holding Account,

Man in 20s critical after fall from Southwark building

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after falling from the third floor of a building in Southwark, emergency services confirmed. On September 14, at 3.45 a.m., officers were called to Camberwell aRoad in

Greenwich Council funding cut of £24.7m sparks backlash

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich CouncilGreenwich Council funding cut of £24.7m sparks backlashfaces a £24.7m funding cut under Labour plans, with critics accusing local councillors of “shameless hypocrisy” for staying silent. A dramatic shift in funding away from ‘inner London‘ boroughs,

Dulwich teacher and daughter publish Croydon mystery novel

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Dulwich teacher and his eight-year-old daughter have co-authored an adventure mystery novel, drawing inspiration from East Croydon’s iconic landmarks. The mystery book, which will be published on September 19, is the result of Marc Clerkin, an

Greenwich Council projects £136.8m deficit by 2029

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council projects a £136.8m deficit within four years, with a £45.1m gap expected next year, according to new financial forecasts. Despite this budget gap, Greenwich Council maintains that it is “in a better position than most”

Southwark Council approves £5m Old Kent Road funding

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has approved £5m in Section 106 funding from Old Kent Road developments, supporting local infrastructure and community projects. When developments are approved, local authorities and developers enter into legal agreements known as Section 106 agreements,

Southwark Council to divest pension from Israel arms

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council confirmed it will withdraw pension fund investments from companies supplying arms to Israel, citing ethical concerns. The decision, according to Council chairwoman Sarah King, was adopted in response to “the horrifying scenes of suffering, death,

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