Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Age-Friendly Lambeth joins global movement to amplify older residents’ voices, promoting ageing well & communities through effective communication & support. At the most recent Age-Friendly Forum, those who are trying to make Lambeth the place to age
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council estimated £1.2m repair bill for Markhouse Centre slashed by £500k, for the centre’s future amidst controversy over its proposed closure. According to updated data, operating a Walthamstow facility for adults with disabilities would
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston University’s cut Humanities department axe on job uncertainty. Closure planned for September 2025, amid concerns for the borough’s educational future. The university has attributed its decision to a broader trend in the higher education
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can celebrate Women’s History Month with events and activities at their local libraries, from author talks to arts and crafts sessions. Greta Sykes will be launching her new book Eve Meets Dante, which is described
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council proposes major overhaul of the housing allocation system, aiming to prioritize those in need and tackle homelessness in London. Following an exclusive news story in June that exposed the dearth of properties available for bidding
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dr. Yusuf Ali Osman, a blind doctor, 45 years-old, wins a landmark legal challenge against Croydon Council over an inaccessible postal voting system. After the council mailed him voting paperwork that he was unable to read, he
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vestry House Museum in Waltham Forest receives £150k National Lottery grant to support major refurbishment, boosting local heritage and community engagement. The museum’s goals of making its exhibits and artifacts “more accessible and inclusive” will be
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – King Charles attends Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey with royal family members & PM Sir Keir Starmer, marking annual celebration of Commonwealth unity. Following his cancer diagnosis last year, which required him to temporarily put
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Negotiators engage in tense standoff with man who scaled Big Ben’s clock tower in Westminster, urging him to descend as night falls. Emergency personnel and negotiators have spoken to the man, who climbed the tower
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow schools pioneer government-backed free breakfast clubs initiative, aiming to support families and boost pupil productivity amidst rising costs. The Welldon Park Academy, Weald Rise, and Glebe Primary Schools have been chosen to participate in the program,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Data analysis reveals nearly a third of toddlers in Barnet are underdeveloped, raising concerns over early childhood education and development in the borough. According to new data, almost one-third of Barnet toddlers missed important developmental milestones last
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council receives complaints about loud patrons at The Sekforde, sparking fears for the Clerkenwell pub’s future amid resident noise protests. As a result of their complaints, the council reviewed the license and proposed a number of
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Exeter Chiefs book Premiership Rugby Cup final spot after edging Ealing Trailfinders in an encounter, setting up a showdown with the winner of another semi-final. After Tobi Wilson’s line break, Craig Hampson scored the first goal for
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tranmere Rovers boost their promotion hopes with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bromley at Prenton Park, courtesy of goals from Josh Hawkes and Omari Patrick. As both clubs fought for a spot near the bottom of the
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Emergency services respond to protest at Palace of Westminster as man scales Elizabeth Tower, waving Palestine flag, prompting cancellation of parliamentary tours. In what appears to be a protest, a barefoot guy was seen standing
Kensington And Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London launches mobile charging trial in Kensington, with FM Conway, Volvo CE, SMT, and Charge Fairy for electric construction equipment operations. Access to charging electricity is a problem for a lot of urban
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Council votes down proposal to shrink council tax rise, citing a ‘boldly ambitious’ budget that prioritizes vital services and support for vulnerable residents. At a budget meeting on Wednesday, March 5, council members narrowly
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Legendre UK wins £21m contract with Clarion Housing Group to deliver main works construction of the Lemon Tree House redevelopment in London’s Tower Hamlets. Due to structural and fire safety concerns, the seven-story Lemon Tree House,
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A shocking football injury leaves 30-year-old Crayford dad,Tom Carlse, unable to speak, after an elbow to the throat during a match in Bexley. Joe Foster, a friend, has been gathering money to support his wife and 18-month-old
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New government data reveals a rise in fly-tipping cases in Lewisham between 2023-2024, raising concerns over environmental and public health impacts. According to data released by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra), there were
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Felicity, a 34-year-old single mum from Lewisham, is breaking barriers as a maintenance supervisor in the trades industry, inspiring a new generation of women. Despite having no prior experience, she joined L&Q as a maintenance planner and
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council plans to partly demolish Romford’s Century Youth House to build 9 new homes, including 8 three-bedroom houses and 1 two-bedroom property. The late 19th-century Victorian structure has not been used since 2018. In 1979, it
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Town Hall hosts an immersive orchestral experience featuring young local musicians alongside Europe’s first majority black orchestra, this weekend. The Chineke will be the most recent in a string of architectural performances by the production firm
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets landlords fined £12,000 over fatal fire in overcrowded flat, where up to 22 tenants lived in three rooms; court confiscates nearly £80,000. Following a fire at the Maddocks House apartment in Shadwell early on
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Members of Harold Hill’s Friday Night Youth Club are fighting to reopen the facility after Havering Council’s sudden closure, citing community needs and benefits. Havering Council briefly banned Friday Night Youth Club, which is located in the
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Teachers at three Waltham Forest secondary schools – Lammas, Leytonstone, and Willowfield – have gone on strike amid concerns over the schools’ future. On February 27, March 4, and March 5, teachers from Lammas, Leytonstone, and
Redbridge (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Redbridge Council’s CCTV Team cracks down on violent crime, using cutting-edge surveillance to identify and apprehend offenders, keeping local communities safe. Five people involved in a violent incident at JD Sports on Ilford High Road were recently
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after the RSPCA prosecuted him for starving and neglecting his XL bully. Following an inspection of his bulldog, Raynor, in a malnourished state with severe
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor Jason Perry’s council forced to withdraw Heathfield House from auction, marking the latest U-turn for cash-strapped authority. At a reference price of £1 million, Perry was proposing a 125-year lease on the Grade II-listed Italianate
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Council approves major office block next to Harrods, sparking concerns over residents’ bedroom privacy despite opposition from local residents. According to Westminster City Council, the 11-story building at 1 Knightsbridge Green will attract millions
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Labour unveils budget prioritizing social care, public safety, housing, and cost-of-living support, while making £30m in efficiencies to protect vital services. In order to ease the expense of adult social care, Westminster City Council
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster watchdog reveals serious misconduct by Lords members, raising outrage amidst Tory calls to gag complainants. The House of Lords Conduct Committee’s head, Baroness Manningham-Buller, stated that a rule change supported by Conservatives would simply
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell shot dead in Stockwell, Lambeth. Detectives launch an investigation into the afternoon murder. Despite paramedics’ best attempts, he was declared dead at the site. At approximately 3:21 p.m., police received a call of a
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council launches new educational video series, created in partnership with Greighton City Academy, to mark International HPV Awareness Day. On International HPV Awareness Day, the council’s public health staff is highlighting the advantages of the vaccine.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey honours women, including former MP Joyce Butler, with events, exhibitions, and tributes, highlighting contributions to music, politics, and beyond. Women’s History Month, which takes place in March every year, gives us all the opportunity to highlight
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – St Ann’s Councillor Tammy Hymas quits in scathing critique of the Labour government and Haringey administration, citing deep-seated concerns over the party’s direction. In a lengthy social media post, Tammy Hymas, who was initially elected to represent
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton becomes one of just five London boroughs to achieve 100% ‘Good’ or ‘better’ Ofsted ratings, cementing its reputation as a hub for education. Inspectors have declared Hatfeild Primary School in Morden to be a “nurturing and
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton Council breaks ground on borough’s first new council homes in a generation, kickstarting plan to deliver 400 affordable properties by 2027. Although the action is viewed as a step in the right direction to address the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Council gives green light to the plan to transform Whitgift Centre, Centrale, and surrounding areas, paving way for major redevelopment. The developers of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) have filed a planning application framework detailing their intentions to transform the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield execs reveal plan to replace two-thirds of Croydon town centre’s space with residential flats, reports housing correspondent Barratt Holmes. When executives and architects representing Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield gave a lengthy presentation to the planning committee last week about
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Strikes at Bromley’s Farringtons School continue tomorrow, March 4,as staff protest proposed pay cuts and pension changes, demanding fair compensation for their work. Employees at Chislehurst’s Farringtons School, where parents pay up to £50,000 annually, claim they
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council invests £355,000 in Putney Leisure Centre pool, improving air quality and swimmer experience with state-of-the-art air handling system. The project will lower the center’s carbon footprint and greatly enhance temperature management and air quality. The
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Every child in the Lambeth borough has been offered a secondary school place, with 92% securing a spot at one of their preferred schools. According to recent data, every child in Lambeth who submitted their application on
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – North Acton Square’s condition raised concerns on safety and hygiene, prompting calls for action from Ealing Council, as it serves as entrance to Central Line station. The entrance area off Victoria Road, which Transport for London (TfL)
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing’s creative talent converges at Bobo Social will take place for an Art Social event at Boho Social, showcasing the borough’s creative scene. 13 local artists, including Jon Loxton and Moira Walker, will have their works on
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leaders issue warning over Reform UK’s rising popularity in Barking and Dagenham, urging party members not to be complacent about the growing threat. Barking and Dagenham council leader Dominic Twomey made the remarks after
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A freedom of Information (FOI) revelation exposes Sutton’s noise crisis, with over 1,200 complaints filed in 2024, raising concerns over residents’ quality of life. A statutory nuisance is a legal phrase for situations or actions that seriously
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council is reviewing a contentious proposal to convert a house into an 8-bed Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) near a primary school. The plan, which was submitted for a property called SchoolHouse on Lowen Road in
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow Council is set to spend a staggering £350,000 to clear a massive ‘industrial-scale waste’ site, for development, amid a fly-tipping crisis in the area. The leadership asserts that there is a limit to what the council
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A couple, Leo Wood and Rupert Scott have named their own road in Southwark, raising curiosity about their story of Coach House on Townsend Mews. They chose Townsend Mews because they wanted to pay homage to the
