Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council tax rises by 4.99%, adding £100 annually for Band-D homes. Local Democracy Reporter Sebastian Mann covers the impact on residents. Waltham Forest council tax is expected to increase by 4.99% in April, which
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council leader commits to balancing the budget amid challenging financial conditions, assuring residents of fiscal responsibility and stability. Barry Rawlings made the pledge in response to Peter Zinkin, the chairman of an opposition group, who said
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council’s Civic Awards 2025 finalists are announced after residents nominated local heroes. The shortlist honors outstanding community contributions. Residents of Lambeth were requested to submit local people, organizations, and groups that perform outstanding work in the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Palestine Action supports action against Hackney Council over alleged complicity in Israel’s Gaza genocide, as activists call for accountability. Anonymous activists escalated the situation and covered Hackney Town Hall in blood-red paint after years of local struggle
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Ealing Hospital worker, Ralph Schafer, wins Brunel University’s Student Nursing Associate Mentor of the Year for the third time. Students nominated Ralph Schafer, the Practice Development Lead at Ealing, for his zeal, encouragement, and approach to
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals the Metropolitan Police arrested 154 drink-drivers in Ealing, highlighting enforcement efforts. According to information gathered by the legal business Legal Expert, police in the capital detained 3,759 drunk drivers in
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s Deputy Leader Gillian Ford announces updates on Havering Live Well, a new initiative focused on enhancing residents’ health and wellbeing. “We all need help at some point in our lives, and our health and wellbeing
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigners will march in Peckham, Southwark, on March 1, protesting the UK government’s handling of the housing crisis and action on affordable homes. SHAPE (Southwark Housing and Planning Emergency), a coalition of 14 community organizations that banded
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Walworth mum of three says she is “frightened” after Southwark council house roof collapsed for the second time in a year, raising urgent safety concerns. Sera told the News that after 16 years of being in
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An independent review team commends Lambeth Council’s performance in key areas after a four-day assessment, highlighting its commitment to equity and justice. The Local Government Association (LGA) conducted the results of a “Corporate Peer Challenge” during its
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 100 child abuse victims may sue Lambeth Council as the government scraps the “time bar rule,” paving the way for long-overdue legal action. The administration declared earlier this month that it will eliminate the three-year
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Friends of the Earth criticizes Network Rail for carrying out works without notifying the community, raising concerns over transparency. The campaign to prevent Network Rail from destroying good trees along the back of the push and
