Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council reduces £67m budget gap with central government aid, despite criticism over ongoing service cuts, says Mayor Caroline Woodley. Following a “careful use of reserves” and a cash infusion from last year’s local government finance settlement,
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Proposals for 115-119 Wallis Road include 337 co-living homes and a base for Hackney Wick & Fish Island Community Development Trust (HWFI CDT) to preserve local culture. Hackney Wick’s recently approved housing and workspace plans have received
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council proposes merging Squirrels Heath Infant and Junior Schools in Gidea Park into one primary school for ages 4-11 to streamline education. The infant school would be closed and the junior school’s age range would be
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Westminster City Council becomes the first London local authority to receive the highest rating from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for its services. The Labour-run council’s efforts in managing repairs, its lettings policy,
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council leader Claire Holland denies claims of hiding £1m library cuts in a 10-page spreadsheet, following accusations from an activist. Claire Holland expressed gratitude in the Labour authority’s “open and transparent” approach to the planned cuts
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men who fatally stabbed a man in Croydon and then ordered pints of Guinness at a pub minutes later have been found guilty of murder at trial. The Old Bailey was informed that Rijkaard Siafa, 22,
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s leader clarifies concerns over work at a proposed data centre near Upminster, addressing public uncertainty about site activities. In a letter, Ray Morgon affirmed that recent construction on the East Havering Data Center’s proposed location
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has received an £88m bailout from the government amid ongoing financial struggles, raising concerns over the borough’s economic stability. Thirty authorities nationwide were given a “capitalization direction” in advance of the upcoming fiscal year, including
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has refused retrospective planning permission for Lushi’s Lounge on Mawney Road, despite the venue already being open to the public. A retrospective application to convert the drugstore into a “cafe, drinking establishment and lounge” was
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon senior council official claims no knowledge of the Carers’ Centre closure or new service provider during a heated meeting in George Street. The abrupt decision to change the supplier of an essential part of the local
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A police crackdown on shoplifting in Bromley led to the arrest of prolific thief George Nicholson at Bromley Magistrates Court on February 13, 2025. Over the course of six days, plainclothes police officers encircled the Anerley Co-op,
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council is consulting on its 16-19 SEND travel policy, seeking public input to improve transport support for young people with special educational needs. A change from the current service to a direct payment method is suggested
