Waltham Forest (Parliament politics magazine) – Chingford residents protest Waltham Forest Council’s to scrap free parking incentives, citing heavy reliance on cars and potential community impact. Drivers can currently park for free in any of the borough’s pay-to-park (P2P) spaces for a
Lambeth (Parliament politics magazine) – Lambeth Council faces a high court challenge over eviction claims linked to estate regeneration and leasing properties under Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Lambeth Council is accused of breaking the law by using its subsidiary, Homes for Lambeth (HfL),
Hammersmith And Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith bridge could remain closed to vehicles until 2035, warns MP Fluer Anderson, citing delay in repairs since its closure in 2019. In 2019, a 138-year-old bridge in south-west London that connected Hammersmith and Barnes
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Moro’s 150-Bed co-living scheme in Haggerston secured approval, adding affordable workspace, housing, and amenities like a gym and rooftop spaces. Following approvals in Surrey Quays, Hackney Wick, and Walthamstow, this is the fourth significant co-living project in
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council spent £420,000 on temporary call centre staff to address repair issues, dipping into reserves to reduce residents’ phone wait times. Last year, the labor-run Southwark had to draw from reserves to pay the six-figure salary
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council leader Shantanu Rajawat discussed 2024 achievements, 2025 budget challenges, regeneration, transport plans, and cultural aspirations. In an interview with Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), Hounslow Council leader, Councilor Shantanu Rajawat, admitted that by 2025 all
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government intervenes in Tower Hamlets Council, citing governance and accountability issues, with envoys leading improvements until March 2028. Jim McMahon, minister of local government, stated that since the council had not improved in several areas,
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Crime Agency (NCA) uncovers £45M drug plot after a French bulldog reveals clues; two Bromley traffickers must forfeit over £1M in crime proceeds. Following the NCA’s lead in taking down the encrypted chat app EncroChat,
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council approved a £10.9M electric crematorium at Chingford Mount, featuring an eco-friendly design to cut carbon footprint amid rising costs. A 569 sqm building with a waiting area, family viewing area, chapel, crematorium space,
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham launched a world-first trial of 20mph Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs), offering eco-friendly transport at 20 pence per mile. According to a recent trial, the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham will offer electric
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council approved the £125m Gurnell project by Mikhail Riches and GT3 Architects, featuring a leisure centre, 300 homes, and 35% affordable housing, and is now set for stage-two approval from the Greater London Authority. The Gurnell
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark council research reveals 76 councils, managing 870,000 homes, face budget crises, threatening plans for a council housing revolution. According to Southwark Council‘s research, council housing in the borough and throughout England is confronted with urgent issues.
