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.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents support the new Purley pool 220-unit plan, despite concerns over reduced parking spaces and the impact on affordable housing. This comes after plans for the so-called “Purley Pool” were changed to make room for more
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 25-years-old man was arrested for knife possession and was later bailed on today, with his release conditions undisclosed. The man was searched and then taken into custody on suspicion of being involved in the supply of
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tesco Express has confirmed the permanent closure of its Chadwell Heath store on Havering’s high road. Tesco has termed the closure as a difficult decision, aligning with the broader wave of retail shutdowns impacting businesses across the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In honour of the naming of the Weaver line, Transport for London (TfL) unveiled a roundel that was woven by Londoners at Hackney Downs overground station. At Hackney Downs station, the framed roundel is placed above the
