City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Westminster as part of global protests opposing the Trump administration’s policies and actions on key global issues. On Saturday afternoon, crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square with placards that said “Dump
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council has validated the latest planning applications, including home extensions, tree works, and submissions to discharge planning conditions. The applications include a number of suggestions for home renovations and tree care, as well as a noteworthy
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton residents express concerns that increased events and alcohol sales at Morden Park could pose a danger to local children’s safety, if approved. A plan to allow year-round booze and activities is being opposed by locals, who
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 175-year-old butchers in Hammersmith warns that a new cycleway at Holland Park Roundabout will increase congestion and threaten local businesses and jobs. Businesses are already dealing with a difficult working environment, according to Danny
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Romford landscaper from Havering, is walking 5,000 miles to Ghana in tribute to his late fiancée who died from cancer, ensuring her memory lives on. Before Caroline Sarpong passed away on November 11 of last year,
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Westminster councillor has defected from Labour to the Tories, citing Sadiq Khan’s ‘vanity projects,’ including Oxford Street pedestrianisation, as the cause. Councillor Paul Fisher claimed that the Mayor of London was more concerned with
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon businesses and traders support the Met’s pilot project introducing the UK’s first permanent live facial recognition cameras to combat rising crime. According to the Met, the cameras will be mounted on buildings or lampposts and will
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Sadiq Khan has called in Níall McLaughlin’s rejected student tower plans in Archway, Islington, following local councillors’ refusal of the scheme. The plan, supported by Seven Capital, was rejected by the planning committee of Islington Council
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council vows to tackle sewage pollution after an investigation found housing blocks misconnected to local streams, threatening water quality. When freeholders of properties are found to be dumping raw sewage into nearby streams, the Barnet Council
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 31-storey tower with 900 homes is planned for Deptford Bridge, Lewisham. With just 11% affordable housing, nearly nine in ten homes will be sold privately. The development’s plans have been submitted to the authorities of Lewisham
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon woman fractured her spine using an NHS bed aid after the council cut her overnight care. Watchdog finds Croydon Council failed in its duty. The decision by Croydon council to stop financing her nighttime care,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – City Hall was warned that Sadiq Khan’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan could harm investment, increase crime, and “destroy” the area if mismanaged. Tim Lord, the chair of the Soho Society’s executive committee, informed the London Assembly that
