Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans are being drawn up to extend and refurbish the Richard Gilbert Scott-designed building on Ridgmount Street, with a planning bid to Camden Council expected. Owners Sebre Ridgmount Ltd. are collaborating with architects DSDHA, who have released
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is ‘minded to’ appoint commissioners to Croydon Council, citing ongoing concerns over financial mismanagement and governance failures. The government has declared that the appointment of commissioners is necessary because of the Council’s dire financial
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington-based charity Age UK receives vital Cash4Clubs funding to provide Soca dance sessions for the elderly, boosting social engagement and well-being. The Ladbroke Grove-based organization will use the crucial award to fund specialized Soca tutoring
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Conservatives have petitioned the council over its controversial Stop and Shop parking scheme, citing local opposition and urging a full review. Due to contentious proposals on how drivers can access Stop & Shop parking slots, the
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL pledges action to prevent future tragedies after a bus driver was sentenced for the Bexleyheath crash that killed 9-year-old Ada Bicacki. Last August, Ada was killed in Bexleyheath when she was struck by a bus that
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Addiscombe-based firm is supporting its director’s long-distance charity bike ride in aid of St Raphael’s Hospice, rallying community support in Croydon. In an effort to earn much-needed money for St Raphael’s Hospice, a committed colleague of
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has deselected a Jewish councillor in Streatham, Lambeth, citing her pro-Gaza stance, sparking debate over party discipline and internal tensions. The leaders of Keir Starmer‘s party have been charged by Councillor Martin Abrams with “pursuing their
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mother-of-three Linda Kelsey, 39, is suing Tower Hamlets Council after a 150kg park litter bin fell and crushed her foot while she was walking her dog. In an east London park, a 150 kg trash can
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth park staff receive bystander training to tackle harassment, part of a borough-wide initiative to improve safety for women and girls in public spaces. Paul White, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “The idea is simple: we want
Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have paid £379k in staff injury claims since 2022, highlighting concerns over workplace safety and employee compensation. If their employer was at fault—that is, failed to provide a safe working environment—employees hurt in