Wandsworth residents meet leader at drop-in event

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents from Nine Elms and Shaftesbury & Queenstown met Wandsworth Council Leader Simon Hogg at a community drop-in, raising concerns and sharing local priorities. The new CCTV vans, which enable a flexible and focused approach to crime

Croydon revives Minster Green plans after seven years

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has revived long-delayed plans for Minster Green, reopening discussions on long-forgotten designs as the project returns to the local agenda. Long-delayed plans for Minster Green will be briefly displayed at Croydon Minster from Tuesday, November

Steve Reed tells MPs to reject Croydon environment measures

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Steve Reed has instructed colleagues to vote against environmental protection measures affecting Croydon, prompting criticism from local campaigners. In his new position as housing minister, former environment secretary and Croydon MP Steve Reed is directing

Lewisham blocks nine-bedroom HMO conversion plan

Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to convert a Lewisham family home into a nine-bedroom HMO have been refused, with the council branding the proposal “unacceptable” for the area. The whole planning application for the property at 7 Romborough Way, which requested

Havering Council rejects The Drill’s late hours bid

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Drill in Brentwood Road has been refused permission to open an hour later each day after Havering Council’s licensing sub-committee rejected the proposal. Public protection officer Oisin Daly from the licensing authority and PC Chris Stockman

Croydon’s 6.6% jobless rate raises economic concerns

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 6.6% unemployment rate ranks among the highest in London, sparking concern over local job creation and post-pandemic economic recovery. There are 1.8million unemployed across the country, which the Office for National Statistics said, outside the covid

Wallington’s Chafik Aziz charged with terror offences

Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chafik Aziz, from Sutton’s Wallington area, has been charged with terrorism offences linked to the Islamic State, authorities confirmed this week. The Metropolitan Police charged 18-year-old Chafik Aziz on November 11 with “an offence contrary to section

Croydon signs Armed forces Covenant on Armistice Day

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has reaffirmed its support for service personnel, veterans, and families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on Armistice Day. At the ceremony in Braithwaite Hall on Tuesday, November 11, Administrative Mayor Jason Perry and Major

Wandsworth Council launches safe haven scheme

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has partnered with the Safer Business Network to launch the Safe Haven scheme, strengthening efforts to tackle violence against women. Companies have agreed to share in the Safe Havens program, which offers temporary sanctum to

Ealing holds first Artificial Intelligence conference

Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing has hosted its first Artificial Intelligence conference, uniting more than 120 delegates from across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. Under the subject “Aware Use of AI,” the Ealing Local Strategic Partnership, directed by Ealing Council

Lambeth Council begins work on 2026 budget plan

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has begun preparations for its 2026 Budget, set to be presented to the Full Council in February as part of the annual financial process. “Financial challenges,” “funding pressures,” and “structural deficits” are frequently mentioned in

Hackney landlord loses appeal over unlicensed HMO

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hackney landlord has failed to overturn a court order requiring him to repay thousands in rent for operating an unlicensed house in multiple occupations. Four private tenants who had occupied an ex-council apartment on George Downing

Walthamstow trans pride 2025 hailed a huge success

Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Walthamstow’s second-ever Trans Pride was hailed a “resounding success,” celebrating LGBTIQ+ identity and community pride across Waltham Forest. The artist Tom Rasmussen was part of the crowded lineup at Waltham Forest Trades Hall on Saturday, October

Free community brunch returns to Harrow this winter

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A community brunch offering free meals returns to Harrow this winter, supported by Nando’s on Station Road and local nonprofit Carib & Co Brunch. The program offers hot meals to low-income individualities, single parents, scholars, people with

Hackney Council blocks two large HMO developments

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council has rejected plans for two new houses in multiple occupation after residents raised concerns about crime, safety, and poor living conditions in the area. On Wednesday, November 5, the Hackney Council’s Planning Committee was scheduled

Hackney to spend £40m on temporary staff this year

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is projected to spend nearly £40m on temporary workers this year as it struggles to recruit and retain specialist employees. According to financial reports released by Hackney Council last month, the local government anticipates spending

Fewer adults smoke in Barnet compared to UK average

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Recent data shows adult smoking rates in Barnet remain lower than the UK average, highlighting ongoing local health improvements in recent years. It comes as Parliament is presently reviewing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would change

Several Bexley eateries ordered to improve hygiene

Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Some food businesses in Bexley have been told to improve hygiene standards after October inspections revealed issues requiring urgent attention. Throughout the month, environmental health officers visited locales throughout the city and rated them according to safety

Four men arrested over motorbike theft in Dartford

Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police in Dartford arrested four men after spotting a motorbike theft in progress near Bexley, following swift intervention by local officers. Officers observed a Land Rover Discovery driving by them on University Way with its charge open

Complaints to Barnet Council services nearly double

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Complaints to Barnet Council’s mental health and financial support services have nearly doubled over the past year, sparking concern over service quality. Every year, Barnet Council is needed to report any complaints it receives about its adult

The Shard to mark remembrance Sunday in Southwark

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Shard will commemorate Remembrance Sunday for the first time this weekend in Southwark, joining national tributes to honour fallen service members. The display, which is intended to provide Londoners with a moment of contemplation on Remembrance

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