London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Kallos Gallery withdrew a Greek vase from sale after an expert revealed its connection to Giacomo Medici, likely looted from Italy. As reported by The Guardian, after evidence surfaced linking a Greek amphora to a notorious
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mystery deepens as LibDems withhold a key ‘Suez-Gate’ video ahead of a Sutton ward by-election, raising concerns of political censorship. In an attempt to hide their party’s backing for a proposal to construct a potentially explosive food
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – East Croydon commuters launch a petition urging Network Rail to install ticket gates on the new bridge amid fears of overcrowding and long queues at peak hours. With almost 1,000 signatures, individuals are angry that without this
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party faces backlash after blocking members from questioning Croydon mayoral candidates Rowenna Davis and Manju Shahul-Hameed in a Zoom meeting. Before members could cast their votes, this would be the only time the council members appeared
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A year after celebrating its centenary, Croydon’s Ashburton Park has secured a £1.6 million National Lottery grant to fund major restoration and community projects. The council’s plans to “celebrate” Ashburton Park’s important anniversary are already a touch
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new off-licence in Hornchurch, Gidea Park, has been granted permission to sell alcohol late at night, despite strong objections from local residents over noise. Hornchurch Food and Wine’s proprietor, Ali Uzun, was successful in obtaining a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor to take legal action against a controversial vape shop owner accused of repeatedly obstructing pavements with cargo stacks, sparking complaints. This long-awaited action is a part of the borough’s “crackdown” on antisocial behaviour by Croydon
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council’s proposal for new controlled parking zones in Greenford faces backlash, as just 8% of residents support the plan, consultation reveals. In its report, Ealing Council’s interim head of parking, Tom Gallagher, wrote: “While parking pressures
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces mounting criticism as nearly a third of its public CCTV cameras remain non-functional, creating surveillance blackspots across the borough. Experts caution that these surveillance loopholes are jeopardizing attempts to prevent crime and endanger public
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has approved converting Apollo and Lunar House—two 1960s office blocks on Wellesley Road—into 580 new residential flats. As part of a plan on behalf of Singaporean real estate developers Ho Bee Land, more than 580
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council is increasing access to drug treatment services while addressing anti-social behaviour in Brixton as part of a wider community safety strategy. Experts in Brixton have been fostering trust with homeless people and substance users by
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thames Reach has welcomed Lambeth Council’s new homelessness and rough sleeping strategy, praising its commitment to prioritising support for rough sleepers The council and Thames Reach collaborate to offer outreach services to the borough’s homeless population on
