Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council’s £136m bailout sparks concerns over normalisation of emergency funding, with LGA warning of systemic failure on local authorities. Katherine Kerswell’s friends at the Local Government Association released a pre-Budget warning that emergency government bail-out agreements
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council approves 800 homes in town centre in housing delivery with Greystar’s One Lansdowne development set to transform the site. A long-vacant point coming to East Croydon station will be converted into a vibrant mixed- use
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs have urged London Mayor Sadiq Khan to maintain London’s affordable housing targets, warning cuts would worsen homelessness and inequality. As reported by The Guardian, ministers and Sir Sadiq Khan are facing pressure from MPs to
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham Council faces backlash over £2.5m lawsuit against Meze Mangal, a popular Turkish restaurant in Brockley, amid concerns over disproportionate use of power. Ahmet and Sahin Gok, the proprietors and brothers, were fined £2.5 million under the
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Four South Lambeth restaurants are in the running for a prestigious Food Award. In the food industry, the awards honor outstanding talent and commitment. The Corner Café in Lambeth for Café/Bistro of the Year, AGORA in Beckenham
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Several Croydon and Richmond restaurants named finalists in the Food Awards England 2025, competing for top honors in recognition of exceptional culinary talent. The esteemed awards aim to recognize the outstanding skill, commitment, and enthusiasm demonstrated by
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Travonn St. Leonce who falsely claimed to be a football coach and victim of domestic abuse to secure council housing has been sentenced after pleading guilty to eight counts of fraud. Travonn St. Leonce supported his home
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon gears up for new developments with proposals for hundreds of homes, including build-to-rent schemes and mixed-use projects, amid ongoing urban renewal efforts. Among the proposals are plans for new flats, house additions, tree upkeep, and the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor Jason Perry faces criticism for using taxpayer-funded lawyer to suppress reporting on £50,000 pay-off to departing chief executive Katherine Kerswell. Yesterday, Tory Jason Perry’s only objective was a late attempt at news management and to
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police confirm discovery of human remains near illegal rubbish dump in Rainham, Havering, amid concerns over toxic waste and environmental hazards The public is being asked to stay away from the area by the police. His corpse
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Devastating fire ravages block of flats in Pictures revealed for Bethnal Green flats fire in Hackney Hackney, causing extensive damage. Emergency services respond to the blaze. At 6:57 a.m. today (October 18), the London Fire Brigade received
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Philip Jansen, former BT chief, emerges as Heathrow chairman amid £48bn airport expansion, replacing Lord Deighton. As reported by Sky News, Philip Jansen is set to become Heathrow’s next chairman as the UK’s largest airport plans a
