Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council admits rushing post-Grenfell home purchases, acknowledging many properties are now unsafe for use as social housing. Following the 2017 fire that forced many Grenfell residents to flee their homes, Kensington and
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Experts warn that Labour’s housing reforms are pushing landlords to sell, raising rents and risking an ageing population as young people move away. As reported by The Telegraph, housing experts have raised concerns that Labour’s tightening regulations
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party ends suspension of ex-Croydon Council leader Tony Newman, despite past controversies linked to financial mismanagement and governance failures. The two men who oversaw what at the time was the largest financial collapse in English local
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police destroyed the phone of a Bexley man who died by suicide, sparking outrage from his mother over lost memories and evidence for the inquest. On February 16, 2023, Michael William Goodchild committed suicide. His inquest
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith Bridge’s main carriageway reopens following a £2.9m upgrade, improving access and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter users. After the engineers finished stabilizing the 138-year-old cast iron suspension bridge, new bike and pedestrian lanes
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men have been sentenced to prison for murdering Rijkaard Siafa, who was fatally stabbed in an alley near Croydon market in a shocking act of violence. For the murder of Rijkaard Siafa, Rammon Mali, 33, of
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon parents and carers have received their child’s primary school reception place offer for September, marking a key milestone in the education journey. While 86.7% of children received their first choice, 96.5% of parents or carers selected
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two Westminster primary schools merged due to declining enrolment and financial strain, prompting warnings from parents over overcrowded classrooms and quality. Before the September term begins, the governors of Our Lady of Dolours and St.
Hammersmith & Fulham News (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A live-in guardian has been seen at Fulham Town Hall, sparking rumours. The developer confirms it’s part of safeguarding the site during redevelopment plans. The project, which will see the building converted into a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Labour’s mayoral candidate has blasted the borough’s current state, calling it a “depressing shadow” of its former self in a candid statement. The remarks were made by Waddon councillor Rowenna Davis after she was chosen to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s Labour Party members have endorsed Cllr Stuart King’s deputy, Louisa Davis, with 82% backing her as their 2026 mayoral candidate in a key vote. Today marked the official start of the 2026 Croydon Mayoral race as
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nearly 10,000 back Liberty’s petition urging stricter oversight on Live Facial Recognition as Croydon Council faces criticism over lack of public debate. Although there is currently no legal precedent for the deployment of LFR cameras, the Met
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council apologises after failing to house a vulnerable homeless man. The Housing Ombudsman ordered over £1,000 in compensation. After an at-risk person was left homeless for months because his housing application was not processed
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council will decide the future of eight primary schools next week, with plans to close or merge six more after four closures last summer. As the capital’s birth rate continues to decline, eight half-empty primary schools
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Logistics specialist Chancerygate and CBRE IM secure £18m loan from Investec Bank to develop ‘The Works’, a 93,000sq ft Grade A industrial scheme in Croydon. Last month, work on The Works began. Three structures divided into fifteen
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s Garwood Foundation receives £800 from a secret designer handbag drop organised by a Knightsbridge influencer to aid its fundraising campaign. At the end of last month, Hanushka Toni, the owner of Sellier Knightsbridge, a luxury goods
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has more than doubled fly-tipping fines in a bid to tackle illegal dumping and improve street cleanliness through stricter enforcement. According to the council, fly-tippers cost it over £1 million in 2024 alone. Fixed penalty
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pizza City in Croydon has submitted plans to extend its opening hours to 3am, sparking concerns among residents over noise and late-night disturbances. The Licensing Sub-Committee of Croydon Council will meet tomorrow, April 15, at 10.30 a.m.,
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s mayor aims to achieve official Borough of Sanctuary status by 2026, reinforcing its commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants into the community. In response to inquiries last Thursday, April 10, Caroline Woodley listed her goals for
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has planted over 2,000 trees across streets, schools, estates, and parks during the winter season to boost urban greening and biodiversity. To aid in the trees’ establishment, the municipality is currently watering them once a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor Jason Perry faces backlash after refusing to accept two petitions signed by over 5,000 locals at a full council meeting at the Town Hall. As the Conservative-controlled council refuses to discuss the situation at the
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Earls Court Development Company has opened applications for its 2025 £180,000 Community Fund supporting local projects in Hammersmith & Fulham. The fund, which is in its fifth year, will award £180,000 to social impact
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man is arrested after Met Police found a woman dead in a Croydon home early this morning following reports she was “unresponsive.” Investigation ongoing. The woman was declared dead at the scene of the emergency services’
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hillingdon woman and her autistic daughter were told by the council to accept a home 275 miles away or face homelessness, raising public outcry. Soheila Serkani, 45, was evicted from her privately leased property last month
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police in Edgware launch a speeding crackdown following growing concerns from local Barnet residents over road safety and reckless driving incidents. Following local residents’ concerns regarding driving offenses in the area, police officers from the Centenary, Edgware,
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New education data reveals several Havering primary schools are operating over capacity, raising concerns about classroom sizes and local infrastructure planning. Nine primary schools in the borough were overcrowded between 2023 and 2024, according to data from
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Kallos Gallery withdrew a Greek vase from sale after an expert revealed its connection to Giacomo Medici, likely looted from Italy. As reported by The Guardian, after evidence surfaced linking a Greek amphora to a notorious
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mystery deepens as LibDems withhold a key ‘Suez-Gate’ video ahead of a Sutton ward by-election, raising concerns of political censorship. In an attempt to hide their party’s backing for a proposal to construct a potentially explosive food
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – East Croydon commuters launch a petition urging Network Rail to install ticket gates on the new bridge amid fears of overcrowding and long queues at peak hours. With almost 1,000 signatures, individuals are angry that without this
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour Party faces backlash after blocking members from questioning Croydon mayoral candidates Rowenna Davis and Manju Shahul-Hameed in a Zoom meeting. Before members could cast their votes, this would be the only time the council members appeared
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A year after celebrating its centenary, Croydon’s Ashburton Park has secured a £1.6 million National Lottery grant to fund major restoration and community projects. The council’s plans to “celebrate” Ashburton Park’s important anniversary are already a touch
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new off-licence in Hornchurch, Gidea Park, has been granted permission to sell alcohol late at night, despite strong objections from local residents over noise. Hornchurch Food and Wine’s proprietor, Ali Uzun, was successful in obtaining a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor to take legal action against a controversial vape shop owner accused of repeatedly obstructing pavements with cargo stacks, sparking complaints. This long-awaited action is a part of the borough’s “crackdown” on antisocial behaviour by Croydon
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council’s proposal for new controlled parking zones in Greenford faces backlash, as just 8% of residents support the plan, consultation reveals. In its report, Ealing Council’s interim head of parking, Tom Gallagher, wrote: “While parking pressures
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces mounting criticism as nearly a third of its public CCTV cameras remain non-functional, creating surveillance blackspots across the borough. Experts caution that these surveillance loopholes are jeopardizing attempts to prevent crime and endanger public
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has approved converting Apollo and Lunar House—two 1960s office blocks on Wellesley Road—into 580 new residential flats. As part of a plan on behalf of Singaporean real estate developers Ho Bee Land, more than 580
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council is increasing access to drug treatment services while addressing anti-social behaviour in Brixton as part of a wider community safety strategy. Experts in Brixton have been fostering trust with homeless people and substance users by
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thames Reach has welcomed Lambeth Council’s new homelessness and rough sleeping strategy, praising its commitment to prioritising support for rough sleepers The council and Thames Reach collaborate to offer outreach services to the borough’s homeless population on
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landowner behind the long-delayed Westfield redevelopment in Croydon is requesting public funding to revive the stalled project amid mounting pressure. The Whitgift Foundation is negotiating with the federal government and the Mayor of London for a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Croydon mayoral candidate selection ends tomorrow using the online Anonyvoter system, without holding any in-person selection meetings. The London region office of the party is in charge of all aspects of the process, including tomorrow night’s
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Beckenham, Bromley, drug dealer has been jailed after authorities uncovered encrypted phone data revealing he imported £17m worth of cocaine. On March 25, a jury at Southwark Crown Court found 35-year-old Kurtis Hoyte, from Bromley, guilty
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Fears of overcrowding and cancellations spark fresh calls to overhaul two Croydon rail stations as part of a Brighton Mainline review, reports Harrison Galliven. According to MPs, “urgent” modifications are required to boost capacity at East Croydon
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Camberwell Green has seen the most rapid gentrification in Southwark over the past decade, placing in London’s top ten, new Trust for London data shows. Camberwell Green, along with six other Southwark neighborhoods, is ranked sixth out
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sadiq Khan may approve plans for 178 homes and a 23-storey student block in Archway, despite Islington Council’s refusal to grant planning permission. Even though Islington Council and local MP Jeremy Corbyn opposed the idea, City Hall
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local activists are mobilising after the We Demand Change summit in Haringey, building momentum for unity and voicing strong opposition to Labour’s militarism. Following the summit on We Demand Change last month, activists are ramping up their
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Green Meet returns to Hammersmith and Fulham on Sunday 11 May, celebrating nature, biodiversity and community through interactive, family-friendly events. This spring, historic Fulham Palace will host a green-focused fiesta with a focus on
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club in Croydon saved from sale after a community campaign raised £25,000, forcing the council to halt plans to sell the land. When the council announced plans to sell its lease as part
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council spent £34 million on temporary accommodation in the year to March 2024, marking a 28% increase from the previous year, new data reveals. According to fresh data, Barnet spent more last year on temporary housing
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police moved on Youth Demand protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally in Camden, as part of continued demonstrations highlighting the Gaza conflict. On Saturday morning, the campaigners assembled in Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Holborn and marched to King’s
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Youth Demand activists have blocked roads in Camden during a protest spotlighting the Gaza conflict and climate crisis, threatening to shut down the city. At approximately 11 a.m., some 65 activists assembled at Brunswick Square Gardens. At
