Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council raises the number of signatures needed for petition-triggered debates from 1,500 to 3,671, raising the threshold to 1% of the borough’s population. The opposition leader has called the Ealing council’s decision to more than treble
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council leader admits a “mistake” in handling parking permit charges and says a review is under consideration amid mounting public concern. Following concerns regarding the magnitude of the recent price hikes and
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon CEO Katherine Kerswell informed staff that news regarding a government-appointed commissioner could be announced later this week amid council scrutiny. Croydon’s top executive, who earns £204,000 a year, seems to have conceded to the fact that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s FTSE 100 has surged past 9,000 to a record high, driven by investor retreat from US stocks amid Trump’s tariffs, boosting confidence in UK markets. As reported by The Guardian, London’s FTSE 100 broke the 9,000
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met chief Sir Mark Rowley says London’s justice system is “close to broken” and admits black boys face “shameful” disparities in safety and opportunity. As reported by Sky News, Sir Mark Rowley admitted it’s “shameful” that black
Hackney (Parliament Politics Megazine) – London’s nightlife is improving with help from the Mayor, Hackney Council, and a Nightlife Taskforce. Main plans are like “Hackney Nights” and “Good Evening Hackney” boost safety and inclusivity. Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas leads efforts. As Loti News
Ealing (Parliament Politics Megazine) – Lane7’s Gutterball opens summer 2025 at Ealing Broadway in London, replacing the old cinema. At 15,000 sq ft, it offers bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and more. Gavin Hughes leads. As Ealing News reported, Lane7, a boutique bowling
Haringey (Brussels Morning News) – Finsbury Fest 2025 in Haringey’s Finsbury Park runs July 8-9, showcasing local talent including Scorcher, Gehenna, and school performers. Tonight’s Schools’ Summer Festival runs 6-8:45 pm. As Haringey London reported, Tonight, Wednesday, July 9, Finsbury Fest 2025
Croydon (Parliament Politics Megazine) – AFC Croydon Athletic, co-owned by Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha, faces safety and environmental risks after an illegal camp appeared on June 25, 2025, causing massive fly-tipping and cancelled youth events. As South London Community Matters News reported,
Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster City Council approved 144 new homes at 291 Harrow Road, including 48 affordable homes and 24 for Adult Social Care. Councillor Ellie Ormsby supports this green, inclusive plan. As City of Westminster News reported, Westminster City
Bexley (Parliament Politics megazine) – In December 2022, Bilikesu Olagunju abused 88-year-old John Attard. CQC found Bexley agency Unique Personnel unsafe and is closely monitoring it. Son Chris Attard blames poor checks. As News Shopper News reported, CQC found Bexley agency Unique
Barnet (Parliament Politics Megazine) – Barnet Council seeks resident feedback on its Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women Strategy. Over 9,400 cases were reported (2022–2025); 1,310 were high-risk. Consultation ends August 4, 2025. As Barnet Borough Times reported, Barnet Council is asking
North London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – North London Energy Ltd was fined £400,000 after Enfield worker Paul McDaid, 58 years old, was nearly crushed at the Edmonton site due to poor safety during construction on May 13, 2022. As Yahoo News reported,
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow’s new Local Plan (to 2041) aims to build 28,800 homes (50% affordable), create 20,000 jobs, boost green growth, and fight climate change. Supported by Councillor Tom Bruce. As UK Property FORUMS News reported, Hounslow has a
Richmond upon Thames (Parliament politics Magazine) – Starting July 7, 2025, Richmond Thames Water begins £2.1M work on Upper Sunbury Road (ref BB 00718190), closing westbound lanes; 216 bus to Staines rerouted; call 0800 316 9800. As Richmond news reported, starting July
Havering (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Havering’s food inspectors checked many local places in June–July 2025; most got top hygiene scores of 5, including Greggs, KFC, Aozora Sushi, McDonald’s, schools, and nurseries. As This is the Local London News reported, environmental health officers
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine): Ealing Council is consulting on renewing its PSPO, which bans anti-social behaviour in public spaces. The current order ends in October 2025. Councillor Jasbir Anand supports fair, early enforcement. As EALING.NEWS reported that the London Borough of Ealing
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A young man was fatally stabbed near a northeast London pub, prompting a police murder investigation. What happened on Chingford Mount Road on Sunday night? Around 9:15 pm on Sunday, on Chingford Mount Road, the fatal incident
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London “super sewer” boss Andy Mitchell received a £600k pay rise, despite the project running £100m over budget and being funded by customer bills. As reported by The Guardian, the CEO of London’s “super sewer” project received
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has launched a public consultation on its proposed 20mph speed limit policy, inviting residents to share feedback on road safety and traffic control. Plans to allow locals to impose 20 mph speed limits have been
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new statue of Fanny Wilkinson, the UK’s first professional female landscape designer, has been unveiled at the historic 1904 fountain in Wandsworth’s Coronation Gardens. The monument, which was unveiled today (3 July), completes the repair of
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust has paid over £4m in compensation since 2019 for A&E negligence claims, according to figures from Medical Negligence Assist. More than a million residents of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley are supported by
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Fifth State has received planning approval for its Ilderton Wharf mixed-use development in South Bermondsey, advancing new residential-let opportunities. There will be 477 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) rooms in the 27-story tower development, along with 79 affordable
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Park celebrates the opening of a new playground and wildflower meadow boards, inviting families to enjoy nature and explore local biodiversity. The renovated playground, which offers cutting-edge, entertaining, and inclusive equipment for kids of all ages,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harris Academy in Peckham, Southwark, celebrated its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating with staff and students, marking a major milestone in academic excellence. A number of musical, dramatic, and poetic performances were held to commemorate the positive assessment from
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council prosecutes catering firm for health and safety violations after agency worker Kumar Limbu was fatally struck by a forklift in April 2023. Following a guilty plea to two crimes under the Health and Safety at
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces criticism as its agency staffing bill reveals a £726-per-hour consultant hire, raising concerns over spending and public accountability. With spending on agency staff last year reaching an astounding £53.4 million, the serious concerns expressed
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tributes have been paid to seven-year-old Leonna Ruka, who tragically died after a tree collapsed at Chalkwell Park in Barking & Dagenham. On Saturday, Leonna Ruka traveled to Chalkwell Park to take advantage of the
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council warns that proposed equalities guidance is impractical and could lead to discrimination, undermining protections for vulnerable groups. The council’s response to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s consultation on revisions to its Code of Practice
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hackney-based Salvation Army church launches a clothing upcycling project, urging the community to repurpose second-hand clothes and reduce textile waste. The initiative was just started by Hackney, Mare Street Salvation Army in an effort to recycle
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor faces mounting pressure to dismiss council CEO Katherine Kerswell amid growing criticism and calls for change in local government leadership. There is growing pressure on Mayor Jason Perry to fire Katherine Kerswell, his £204,000 chief
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL’s union duty bill surged to £9.2m this year for 843 staff, fuelling criticism of Labour leadership as service cuts and strikes continue. As reported by The Standard, Transport for London paid £9.2m to staff carrying out
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barking and Dagenham’s only maternity unit has temporarily closed, forcing expectant mothers to give birth in neighboring boroughs due to staffing issues. According to a statement from Barts Health NHS Trust, Barking & Dagenham Birth
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A West London family home in Ealing will be converted into an HMO despite receiving over 100 objections from residents concerned about local impact and density. Although the council claims there are no limits on the concentration
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A City of Westminster site may soon be demolished to develop 144 new homes and adult social care housing, aligning with local regeneration and housing goals. Westminster City Council has submitted an application to transform
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A woman has died after a flat fire on Marine Field Road in Fulham’s Sands End. Firefighters responded promptly, but she succumbed to injuries in hospital. They discovered a woman there who had escaped the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rail passengers face slower journeys as extreme heat forces speed limits on two major London routes, with more disruption expected if heat persists. As reported by The Guardian, the UK heatwave has disrupted rail travel, forcing speed
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A car flipped onto its roof after crashing near the Shaftesbury Fountain at London’s Piccadilly Circus, injuring two people and prompting a police cordon. As reported by The Telegraph, two people were injured after a car overturned
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London will relocate automated parcel machines in Golders Green after consultations with Barnet officials to address community concerns. Since the lockers were situated in a significant green area, locals were worried that they would compromise
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cedars Manor School in Harrow Weald was issued an Ofsted report citing multiple areas requiring improvement, based on its April 2025 inspection findings. The school in Harrow was previously rated ‘Good’ but now falls short in several
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet residents celebrated creativity and unity as colourful community quilts were proudly paraded through the streets in a public showcase of local artistry. People from all throughout the borough are involved in the Community Quilt Project Barnet.
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council faces accusations of legal violation after flying a trans-inclusive Pride flag outside its town hall, drawing mixed reactions from the public. Since summer 2020, Hackney London Borough Council has raised the Pride flag in February
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council urges residents to provide feedback on its new domestic abuse and violence against women strategy aimed at enhancing safety and support services. The draft strategy was created in collaboration with Barnet survivors and victims, and
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has submitted its emerging Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination, outlining development goals through to 2041. The Plan presents a bold and sustainable vision for Hounslow’s future, addressing the climate crisis,
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has extended the entry deadline for its annual ‘Wandsworth in Bloom’ competition, encouraging more residents to showcase their gardens. The Wandsworth in Bloom gardening competition now has a new entry date of Monday, July 14
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail has paused the planned removal of the East Croydon bike rack on Billinton Hill, following public concern and ongoing consultations with stakeholders. The announcement comes only one week after Inside Croydon revealed the train operators’
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council, in partnership with REWORK, Groundwork London, and WRWA, launches an online store to help residents shop sustainably and reduce waste. Appliances that are broken or undesired are refurbished by REWORK and put up for sale
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council faces criticism from the Schools Adjudicator for breaching legal procedures in its bid to merge two Church of England primary schools. The ruling is consistent with the authority’s recent court losses on Brockwell Live and
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Princess Diana-themed café in Notting Hill, Kensington & Chelsea, faces closure after authorities found it employed illegal workers. According to a Home Office assessment, immigration inspectors discovered that employees at Café Diana on Wellington
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Costa del Croydon, the community-driven beach activation at Centrale & Whitgift, has clinched two prestigious international marketing awards for innovation. It received recognition for its innovative approach to uniting people and transforming the shopping mall into a
