Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As restoration continues at Crystal Palace Park in Bromley, a festive programme including wreath-making, a charity fun run, and an arts fair will draw visitors this winter. A brand-new, dinosaur-themed adventure playground is being built in Bromley’s
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 50 pothole damage claims have been filed against Ealing Council since 2022, but only a few led to compensation, Freedom of Information data shows. The FOI response showed that overall council spending on pothole repairs
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 6.6% unemployment rate ranks among the highest in London, sparking concern over local job creation and post-pandemic economic recovery. There are 1.8million unemployed across the country, which the Office for National Statistics said, outside the covid
Ealing Liberal Democrats have launched a new residents’ survey to gather views on key local issues, aiming to shape future community priorities and policies.
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham Council has announced the opening of the Winter Gardens at Beckenham Place Park, offering visitors a new green space and seasonal attraction. The Winter auditoriums, a brand-new out-of-door event that brings the Christmas spirit to Lewisham,
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chafik Aziz, from Sutton’s Wallington area, has been charged with terrorism offences linked to the Islamic State, authorities confirmed this week. The Metropolitan Police charged 18-year-old Chafik Aziz on November 11 with “an offence contrary to section
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has reaffirmed its support for service personnel, veterans, and families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on Armistice Day. At the ceremony in Braithwaite Hall on Tuesday, November 11, Administrative Mayor Jason Perry and Major
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has partnered with the Safer Business Network to launch the Safe Haven scheme, strengthening efforts to tackle violence against women. Companies have agreed to share in the Safe Havens program, which offers temporary sanctum to
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing has hosted its first Artificial Intelligence conference, uniting more than 120 delegates from across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. Under the subject “Aware Use of AI,” the Ealing Local Strategic Partnership, directed by Ealing Council
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea councillors have approved plans to redevelop a former gasworks site into a 2,500-home complex, marking a major urban transformation. Despite a strong effort by opponents, the majority of members present at yesterday
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has begun preparations for its 2026 Budget, set to be presented to the Full Council in February as part of the annual financial process. “Financial challenges,” “funding pressures,” and “structural deficits” are frequently mentioned in
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hackney landlord has failed to overturn a court order requiring him to repay thousands in rent for operating an unlicensed house in multiple occupations. Four private tenants who had occupied an ex-council apartment on George Downing
