Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s Mayor, Jason Perry, vows action against unauthorised Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) after a recent enforcement operation aimed at addressing illegal housing. This action is in line with a number of boroughs outside of London that
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth council expands OurBike scheme with four new locations, offering cargo bikes for community use through its Big Shift program and Peddle my Wheels. An alternative to cars or vans is provided by the community cargo bike
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Voting opens for the £600,000 Grenfell fund project (GFP), allowing North Kensington residents to bak community led initiatives for post-tragic recovery. The total of £600,000 from the council will go to projects that aid in
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morley College London secures £5.8M Department of Education grant to refurbish its Waterloo centre for Adult Education in Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth. Morley College, which has campuses in North Kensington, Chelsea, and Waterloo, provides over 2,000 courses
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London (TfL) plan to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead in Bexley has drawn an apathetic response from the local community. The Thamesmead development was hailed as a future “town for the 21st
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Islington responds to calls for restoring Winter Fuel Payments for all pensioners after eligibility changes. Following last year’s outrage over the eligibility changes for the £300 and £200 payouts,
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barclays in Tower Hamlets apologized for weekend service disruption caused by a technical issue. The services were restored today morning. According to a prior statement from Barclays, impacted clients can see an old balance with no
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor of Havering Gerry O’ Sullivan hosted a Civic Dinner at Upminster Masonic Hall on January 31, 2025. The event aimed to raise funds for local charities. The esteemed event was organised to support Havering Mind and
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Imperial Drive in Harrow closed for 3 hours on February 1, 2025, following a collision, causing traffic disruption as emergency services responded to the scene. After a road traffic collision (RTC) at approximately 9:09 p.m. on February
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Inclusion London’s findings reveal that only a small percentage of new homes approved in London meet the needs of disabled and elderly people. A new report shows that just 3% of newly approved homes in London last
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bexley unveils #CelebratingBexley, a year-long 2025 cultural program marking key milestones, including Danson Park centenary and the borough’s 60th anniversary. This festival also celebrates some other local sites of interest; it is because it marks 160 years
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London (TfL) plans the Bakerloop bus, linking Waterloo to Lewisham, providing faster connections in London amid Bakerloo line extension plan. With services perhaps beginning as early as this autumn, it would be the first of
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Emergency services launched a major search in the River Thames near Wandsworth after reports of a person in the water at 12:30 pm on 30th January, 2025. Witnesses have reported seeing fire engines and helicopters in the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Sansom, a builder, has been handed a whole life sentence with partner for the brutal murder and dismemberment of Sarah Mayhew in Croydon last spring. He was out of prison on a life license for another
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A freedom of information (FOI) request reveals Ealing Council paid £241,000+ in 5 years for pedestrian injury claims, including compensation for poor pavements. Pedestrians tripping on uneven pavement or encountering that the council has not addressed are
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council opposes the government’s backing of Heathrow’s third runway, citing environmental, and quality-of-life concerns for local communities. Residents of Wandsworth are impacted by Heathrow. The lack of runway alternation on the current runways has resulted in
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Queen Camilia will officially open Mulberry Academy in Wapping, Tower Hamlets, on February 4, following its opening to students in September 2024. The Mulberry Schools Trust’s Wapping school started out with about 128 Year 7 students
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets Council to decide on merging Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery into all-through schools for ages 3-11 amid declining pupil numbers. Globe Primary School would be the new name of the institution, which would
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A mother from Tower Hamlets is awarded £1,100 after the Ombudsman finds the council at fault for son with SEN missing therapy and activity sessions. According to an Ombudsman report, the mother, identified as Ms. B,
Kensington And Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council bans knocking down walls and tunnels between properties under its new Local Plan, imposing strict rules on supersized homes. Since 2019, Kensington and Chelsea Council has enforced a policy of “restricting”
Southwark (Parliament politics magazine) – 12-year-old schoolgirl Mia-Shay St Hilaire tragically died from a nut allergy after drinking a milkshake at a Southwark cafe in Bermondsey. Mia-Shay was from Sydenham, which is in southeast London, and had a tree nut allergy. Her
Barnet (Parliament politics magazine) – Barnet’s multifaith community marks Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) at Middlesex University on January 26, 2025, honoring victims of the Holocaust and genocides. The HMD this year marked the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia as well
City of Westminster (Parliament politics magazine) – Westminster City Council compensates tenant £4,800 after 11-month delay fixing exposed bathroom wires in community supported housing. Westminster City Council has now expressed apologies and pledged to investigate the tenant’s matter thoroughly. The unnamed tenant
Haringey (Parliament politics magazine) – Haringey council confirms Russell Park play area revamp will proceed after delays, supported by £450,000 Noel Park Big Local (NPBL) and community efforts. Following privacy concerns raised by some locals, construction of a new playhouse—which will be
Wandsworth (Parliament politics magazine) – Kido Wandsworth, an Ofsted-rated ‘outstanding’ nursery, will expand in April 2025 with 40 new spaces, enriching its inclusive, child-focused curriculum. Since its opening in 2020, the nursery has flourished because of the curriculum that values inclusion, encourages
Waltham Forest (Parliament politics magazine) – Chingford residents protest Waltham Forest Council’s to scrap free parking incentives, citing heavy reliance on cars and potential community impact. Drivers can currently park for free in any of the borough’s pay-to-park (P2P) spaces for a
Lambeth (Parliament politics magazine) – Lambeth Council faces a high court challenge over eviction claims linked to estate regeneration and leasing properties under Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Lambeth Council is accused of breaking the law by using its subsidiary, Homes for Lambeth (HfL),
Hammersmith And Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith bridge could remain closed to vehicles until 2035, warns MP Fluer Anderson, citing delay in repairs since its closure in 2019. In 2019, a 138-year-old bridge in south-west London that connected Hammersmith and Barnes
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Moro’s 150-Bed co-living scheme in Haggerston secured approval, adding affordable workspace, housing, and amenities like a gym and rooftop spaces. Following approvals in Surrey Quays, Hackney Wick, and Walthamstow, this is the fourth significant co-living project in
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council spent £420,000 on temporary call centre staff to address repair issues, dipping into reserves to reduce residents’ phone wait times. Last year, the labor-run Southwark had to draw from reserves to pay the six-figure salary
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council leader Shantanu Rajawat discussed 2024 achievements, 2025 budget challenges, regeneration, transport plans, and cultural aspirations. In an interview with Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), Hounslow Council leader, Councilor Shantanu Rajawat, admitted that by 2025 all
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government intervenes in Tower Hamlets Council, citing governance and accountability issues, with envoys leading improvements until March 2028. Jim McMahon, minister of local government, stated that since the council had not improved in several areas,
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Crime Agency (NCA) uncovers £45M drug plot after a French bulldog reveals clues; two Bromley traffickers must forfeit over £1M in crime proceeds. Following the NCA’s lead in taking down the encrypted chat app EncroChat,
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council approved a £10.9M electric crematorium at Chingford Mount, featuring an eco-friendly design to cut carbon footprint amid rising costs. A 569 sqm building with a waiting area, family viewing area, chapel, crematorium space,
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham launched a world-first trial of 20mph Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs), offering eco-friendly transport at 20 pence per mile. According to a recent trial, the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham will offer electric
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council approved the £125m Gurnell project by Mikhail Riches and GT3 Architects, featuring a leisure centre, 300 homes, and 35% affordable housing, and is now set for stage-two approval from the Greater London Authority. The Gurnell
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark council research reveals 76 councils, managing 870,000 homes, face budget crises, threatening plans for a council housing revolution. According to Southwark Council‘s research, council housing in the borough and throughout England is confronted with urgent issues.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents support the new Purley pool 220-unit plan, despite concerns over reduced parking spaces and the impact on affordable housing. This comes after plans for the so-called “Purley Pool” were changed to make room for more
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 25-years-old man was arrested for knife possession and was later bailed on today, with his release conditions undisclosed. The man was searched and then taken into custody on suspicion of being involved in the supply of
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tesco Express has confirmed the permanent closure of its Chadwell Heath store on Havering’s high road. Tesco has termed the closure as a difficult decision, aligning with the broader wave of retail shutdowns impacting businesses across the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In honour of the naming of the Weaver line, Transport for London (TfL) unveiled a roundel that was woven by Londoners at Hackney Downs overground station. At Hackney Downs station, the framed roundel is placed above the
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The residents of Camden will get the skills necessary for construction work in just two weeks following a new training programme at the HS2’s Euston site. Offering the prospect of being ‘work ready’ in as little as
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Young’s pub reports double-digit revenue increase over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, following Fuller’s and Mitchells & Butlers pubs. After the capital’s diners and drinkers enjoyed the holiday season in style, London pub company Young’s emerged
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A plan is made to build 18 temporary residences on the Waterloo Estate, Havering council, but the committee head is worried about the plans’ expense. To respond to the rapid demand for housing, the council plans to
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 2 teenage boys and a 44-year-old woman will soon face court after a week-long manhunt for the murder suspect. On 7th January, a 14-year-old teenager, Kellyanne Bokassa, was stabbed on a bus in Woolwich, South East London.
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon tennis club’s members now face an uncertain future after Croydon Council revealed plans to sell the property on which it has been located for more than 100 years. Members are coming together to collect the
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hillingdon Council and the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) believe that taking the control of 3 early childhood centres in the borough, would stop them from closing. Hillingdon Council has reached an agreement to commission its early
Hammersmith And Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A proposed 14-storey building in Hammersmith aims to improve the community area by adding 179 student rooms, a library and cafe on the ground floor. There are proposals to demolish a vacant office building in
Barking And Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two leisure centers in Barking and Dagenham have received major gym upgrades totaling £850,000, representing a remarkable improvement to the district’s training facilities. Abbey Leisure Center in Barking and BecontreeHeath Leisure Center in Dagenham have
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After an unfair suspension of school transport for the child with special educational needs (SEN), an apology has been sought from the Bromley Council. A report released recently by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman identified
