Barnet Council halts plan to remove East Finchley trees

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has dropped plans to remove five 70-year-old birch trees near East Finchley Station, following local concern and environmental interest. Developer Places for Barnet, a collaboration between the council and London Placemaking, has put forward ideas

Merton students celebrate 2025 GCSE success

Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Students in Merton receive their GCSE and vocational results for 2025, highlighting another year of academic success across the borough’s secondary schools. According to preliminary data, Merton students are still performing well in math and English, despite

Charter School North Dulwich celebrates GCSE success

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Charter School North Dulwich, Southwark, celebrates outstanding GCSE results as BBC Social Media Team captures the excitement of students opening their envelopes. Today, the National BBC Social Media Team was present in North Dulwich, Southwark, to showcase

Ealing to boost EV charging across West London

Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council leads a west London initiative to expand electric vehicle charging points, supporting a cleaner, greener future for residents and drivers. The borough is among the most EV-ready boroughs in the capital, having already installed 1,081

Greenwich begins major council housing survey

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council launches a major stock condition survey to assess all its housing and ensure safe, secure homes for residents. Planning the correct upgrades to the right homes at the right time will be made easier with

Redbridge students celebrate A-Level success

Redbridge (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Redbridge students mark a milestone of achievement as A-Level results reveal hard work, determination, and strong support from schools and families. Redbridge Council acknowledged the teamwork that enabled this year’s successes and offered sincere congrats to the

Minister praises Haringey’s holiday food programme

Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Minister for Early Years has applauded Haringey’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme for supporting children during school holidays. At Duke’s Aldridge Academy, the Minister for Early Years paid a visit to Tottenham Hotspur’s HAF Club, where

26 new affordable homes completed in West Wickham

Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley’s West Wickham project delivers 26 new affordable homes, boosting local housing options and supporting the borough’s affordable housing goals. The program is part of the Bromley People Initiative, which is run by the Bromley Council. Executive

MAB report says Croydon tops UK homebuyer hotspots

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon ranked as the most popular UK location for homebuyers over the past five years, according to new data from the Mortgage Advice Bureau. With an average property price of £409,800, Croydon has become the most sought-after

Croydon parents get 24/7 support with new Anya deal

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council partners with Anya Healthcare to offer round-the-clock parenting support for local families, improving early years care and wellbeing. The Croydon Anya App offers round-the-clock assistance to families during the crucial first 1001 days of a

Three-car crash on Hutton Lane, Harrow Weald

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A three-car collision occurred on Hutton Lane, Harrow Weald, on Saturday, 16 August. Authorities responded swiftly and no major injuries were reported. Following reports that one of the drivers had left the site, the incident was reported.

Southwark Labour opposes police counter closures

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Policing and Crime spokesperson in City Hall Southwark opposes plans to scrap nearly half of London’s police station front counters, breaking party ranks. Marina Ahmad, the Labour Party’s spokesman for Policing and Crime in City Hall,

Barnet drivers face 7 road closures this week

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Motorists in Barnet should prepare for seven road closures on the National Highways network this week. Plan ahead to avoid delays and disruption. The good news is that all scheduled closures are expected to cause only minor

Croydon Labour Members slam candidate selection process

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local Labour members in Croydon express outrage over what they call a ‘travesty’ of the candidate selection process, demanding greater transparency and fairness. Following months of obstinate quiet on their choice of candidates for the local elections

Murder probe launched after woman killed in Havering

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was fatally assaulted in Havering. An urgent appeal for witnesses and information is underway. Officers were summoned to Chadwell Heath, Havering, just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, according

Elianne Andam memorial removed from Whitgift Centre

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A mural and bench honoring Elianne Andam, installed outside Croydon’s Whitgift Centre on the anniversary of her death, have been taken down. According to sources, this is done to protect them from potential harm while road construction

Havering Council faces multi-million budget gaps

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council warns of multi-million-pound budget overspends for the current financial year, signalling deepening financial challenges ahead. Like many London local authorities, the council has long faced the biggest financial strains from housing and social care. Havering

Wandsworth students celebrate level 3 results

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth students collected their A-Level, T-Level, BTEC and other Level 3 results this week, celebrating academic milestones and future pathways. The percentage of highest A level grades in Wandsworth increased between 2024 and 2025. Compared to 22.1%

Croydon to host Windrush Anniversary Musical

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A musical production celebrating the anniversary of the Windrush will be performed in Croydon, honouring the legacy and cultural impact of the Windrush generation. Jamaica Love, written and directed by Mervyn Weir and nominated for Best Musical

Greenwich’s priciest and cheapest streets revealed

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich’s most and least expensive streets to buy a home are out—one lined with seven-figure Georgian houses, the other offering more affordable options. There are several listed historic buildings in Greenwich, including residences and structures from as

Beckenham pasta spot faces noise complaints

Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Beckenham residents complain Pierluigi’s Pasta Fresca draws troublemakers and plays loud music on weekends, disturbing sleep and community peace. On August 12, Pierluigi’s Pasta Fresca, located at 86-90 Beckenham High Street, submitted an application for a new

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