Wandsworth leader joins Battersea Park drop-in event

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council Leader attended a community drop-in event at Battersea Park and St Mary’s, engaging with residents on local issues and concerns. Residents asked concerns during the morning’s Q&A session regarding the council’s efforts to address issues

Thousands join Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tens of thousands joined far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in London, as 1,000 police monitored counter-protests. As reported by The Standard, central London sees a huge turnout for far-right marches and anti-racism counter-demonstrations. London

Hackney Year 6 pupils top 2025 KS2 SATs in England

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney’s Year 6 pupils have delivered outstanding 2025 KS2 SATs results, placing the borough joint first in England in provisional rankings. According to recently published data from the Department for Education, 76 percent of Hackney students achieved

Elephant and Castle to get 1,434 new student rooms 

Southwark (Parliament News) – Southwark councillors have approved plans for 1,434 student rooms next to Elephant and Castle station, marking a major boost for local accommodation.  According to London & Regional Properties Ltd.’s plans, student housing will be constructed in two tower

Shortlist announced for 2024 Young Ealing awards

Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The shortlist for the 2024 Young Ealing Foundation Awards has been unveiled, celebrating youth achievements and supporters ahead of the borough’s big event. The awards, which are organized by the Young Ealing Foundation (YEF), will be held

Flood works in Kenley to trigger traffic diversions

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Flood prevention works in Kenley, Croydon, will lead to traffic diversions as the council takes steps to protect residents from future flood risks. Following years of local complaints and earlier, disjointed attempts to address the problem, flood

Barnet Leader condemns ‘horrendous antisemitism’

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council leader condemned “horrendous antisemitism” after a spate of antisemitic attacks on buildings in the borough, vowing stronger action. According to a Jewish News story from yesterday, police were looking into two attacks on Golders Green

Ealing Lib Dem leads crackdown on abandoned vehicles

Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Ealing Lib Dem councillor spearheaded an enforcement drive in Hanger Hill, removing abandoned cars after years of complaints from locals. The ward’s councillor, Jonathan Oxley, collaborated with police and council personnel to address a persistent issue

Mayor rejects Reform bid to remove Bromley from GLA

Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The London Mayor has rejected Reform’s proposal to pull Bromley out of the Greater London Authority, calling the move divisive and impractical. After winning the Bromley Common and Holwood by-election last month, Alan Cook the party’s first

890 arrested for terror offences including Croydon activists

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police confirmed 890 terrorism-related arrests nationwide, with Croydon activists among those detained in the UK’s latest security crackdown. Following directives from the Labour administration to stifle free speech while actual crimes were being committed throughout the capital,

Rogue trading rising amid strain on Lambeth standards

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Lambeth report warns rogue traders are “thriving” as trading standards teams face severe strain, raising concerns over consumer protection and enforcement. With more than 318,000 residents and 13,000 enterprises, Lambeth only has two trading standards officers

Six-week consultation on Brixton planning forum begins

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has launched a six-week consultation on creating a Brixton Neighbourhood Forum, giving residents more influence over planning and development. This entails establishing priorities, forming policies, and assisting in directing future development in a manner that

238-room hotel in Finchley Town Centre approved

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has approved controversial plans for a twelve-storey, 238-room hotel in Finchley town centre, sparking debate over local impact. The structure, slated for 1-4 Shakespeare Road, will take the place of two semi-detached houses, a Bright

Orchard Wharf redevelopment approved in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets Council has approved the Orchard Wharf redevelopment, paving the way for new homes, jobs, and revitalized riverfront space. On September 3, a Tower Hamlets council meeting authorized the huge Orchard Wharf regeneration project. Hundreds

Croydon to lead £18.4m government work scheme

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon to lead £18.4m government work scheme has been chosen to lead a £18.4m government scheme aimed at boosting work opportunities and supporting local employment. Business groups have criticized the government’s £338 million “Connect to Work” program,