London housing plans stall amid rising costs and delays

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London housebuilding with multiple projects halted, putting Labour’s targets at risk due to soaring costs, contractor issues, and low buyer demand. As reported by The Telegraph, dozens of London new-build projects have been abandoned, raising worries that

Additional licensing scheme expires in Hounslow

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow’s landlord licensing scheme, which aimed to regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), has ended, sparking concerns about rogue landlords. Hounslow Council conducted a consultation on plans to extend the supplementary licensing system from March 12 to

Croydon firefighters respond to South Norwood fire

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a block of flats in South Norwood, Croydon, with firefighters responding to the incident. Just before three in the morning today (October 22), firefighters put out

TOAD bakery nominated for National Award in Southwark

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TOAD Bakery in Camberwell, Southwark, is one of six London bakeries selected as a finalist in the National Bakery Awards this November. Alongside 228 other candidates from across the United Kingdom is the well-known independent bakery located

Katherine Kerswell’s £500k payoffs spark outrage

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Katherine Kerswell’s 30-year career in local government is marred by controversy over her £500k payoffs from councils, including Croydon, sparking outrage and scrutiny. The three Section 114 notifications that were issued during Kerswell’s tenure as the head

Specsavers marks 30 years in Ealing Broadway

Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Specsavers celebrated three decades in Ealing Broadway with the reopening of its newly refurbished store, featuring live music and special offers for customers. The optician has  experienced a £70,000  redoing since it opened in 1994, which includes

Ealing’s Castle Inn wins glorious gardens prize

Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Castle Inn in Ealing has been named the joint winners of Fuller’s annual Glorious Gardens competition, recognizing its gardens and outdoor space. The competition, which is in its fourth year, honors the nation’s 153 tenanted inns

Sewage leak sparks health concerns in Croydon

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A persistent sewage leak near a Croydon station is raising concerns among residents, who claim it’s creating a health hazard impacting the area’s image. The leak, which originates from a manhole cover, is located at the head

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