Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party ends suspension of ex-Croydon Council leader Tony Newman, despite past controversies linked to financial mismanagement and governance failures. The two men who oversaw what at the time was the largest financial collapse in English local
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police destroyed the phone of a Bexley man who died by suicide, sparking outrage from his mother over lost memories and evidence for the inquest. On February 16, 2023, Michael William Goodchild committed suicide. His inquest
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith Bridge’s main carriageway reopens following a £2.9m upgrade, improving access and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter users. After the engineers finished stabilizing the 138-year-old cast iron suspension bridge, new bike and pedestrian lanes
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men have been sentenced to prison for murdering Rijkaard Siafa, who was fatally stabbed in an alley near Croydon market in a shocking act of violence. For the murder of Rijkaard Siafa, Rammon Mali, 33, of
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon parents and carers have received their child’s primary school reception place offer for September, marking a key milestone in the education journey. While 86.7% of children received their first choice, 96.5% of parents or carers selected
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two Westminster primary schools merged due to declining enrolment and financial strain, prompting warnings from parents over overcrowded classrooms and quality. Before the September term begins, the governors of Our Lady of Dolours and St.
Hammersmith & Fulham News (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A live-in guardian has been seen at Fulham Town Hall, sparking rumours. The developer confirms it’s part of safeguarding the site during redevelopment plans. The project, which will see the building converted into a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour’s mayoral candidate has blasted the borough’s current state, calling it a “depressing shadow” of its former self in a candid statement. The remarks were made by Waddon councillor Rowenna Davis after she was chosen to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s Labour Party members have endorsed Cllr Stuart King’s deputy, Louisa Davis, with 82% backing her as their 2026 mayoral candidate in a key vote. Today marked the official start of the 2026 Croydon Mayoral race as
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nearly 10,000 back Liberty’s petition urging stricter oversight on Live Facial Recognition as Croydon Council faces criticism over lack of public debate. Although there is currently no legal precedent for the deployment of LFR cameras, the Met
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council apologises after failing to house a vulnerable homeless man. The Housing Ombudsman ordered over £1,000 in compensation. After an at-risk person was left homeless for months because his housing application was not processed
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council will decide the future of eight primary schools next week, with plans to close or merge six more after four closures last summer. As the capital’s birth rate continues to decline, eight half-empty primary schools
