Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents are taking Islington Council to the High Court, alleging manipulation of key data in the controversial decision to shut a local primary school. Islington confirmed intentions to close St Jude and St Paul’s Primary School, along
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Fulham McDonald’s has been denied extended hours to 3AM after a 5.5-hour hearing, citing concerns over noise, crime, and 160 objections from residents. After speaking with the Met Police, McDonald’s changed their original request
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Camden Council and CNWL have launched a one-year £500 pregnancy grant pilot to support financially vulnerable expectant mothers in the borough. In collaboration with the local NHS, Camden Council’s Children’s Centres and Family Hubs and Money Advice
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour in Croydon faces mounting challenges as financial troubles and declining membership numbers raise questions about the party’s local strength. The Conservatives and Labour have controlled British politics for the last century. The Conservatives and Labour have
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council plans to apply for a £499,000 Arts England grant to refurbish Romford Library, aiming to modernise facilities and enhance public access. The award of £499,000 would be used to upgrade Romford Library’s “high-quality, durable design,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council will end its mobile library service in July and reduce opening hours at four branches in a cost-cutting move to save on public spending. At a cabinet meeting on May 19, it was decided to
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Exhibitions will showcase proposals for Balgores SEND School in Gidea Park, Havering, allowing residents to give feedback on the major development plans. On the location of Balgores Fields, Havering Council has suggested constructing a new SEND school.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Carers Centre users in Croydon allege they were excluded from a key Care Quality Commission inspection, raising concerns over transparency and representation. When inspectors from the Care Quality Commission visit Fisher’s Folly this week to examine the
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Secular Society has urged Westminster Council to safeguard inclusive secular education by opposing a proposed merger of three primary schools. Proposals from the Westminster Council would decrease the number of spots available at
Chiswick (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chiswick Book Festival 2025 will open with a Jane Austen panel on Sept 11 at Chiswick House, marking 250 years since the author’s birth in a literary tribute. In an interview with director Aisling Walsh and cast
