Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s Anti-Fraud Team busted 26 scammers, preventing over £475,000 in housing fraud tied to illegal subletting schemes. In one instance, the team was notified that someone was unlawfully subletting their three-bedroom home
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hassan Cevik, 31, accused of fatally stabbing a father and son at their family business in South London, begged for bail in his first Old Bailey hearing. During his video connection appearance from HMP Thameside in Greenwich,
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two new towers—20 and 17 storeys are planned for Brixton Station Road, unveiled during public consultation on Pop Brixton and Canterbury Crescent site in Lambeth. The plans, which are currently in Phase Two of community involvement, also
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster Council has been ordered to pay a pensioner £650 in compensation after repeatedly offering unsuitable housing while processing a homelessness application. Westminster Council was ordered by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Workers employed by an outsourced contractor at Barnet Hospital have secured trade union representation following a new agreement made last month. To provide workers with representation, Medirest, a support services company, and the GMB inked a voluntary
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A controversial plan to use a helicopter to lift materials to a Chislehurst manor house has resurfaced in Bromley, prompting renewed local debate. Because of concerns that the proposed helicopter lift on the Cookham Dene estate would
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Heritage buses will run for free next month on route 54 through Blackheath and Lewisham, giving passengers a nostalgic ride back in time. The event will take place in conjunction with Catford Bus Garage’s open day, which
Redbridge (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Martin Stokes, 34, has been fined over £2,000 after being found guilty of fly-tipping twice in Redbridge, highlighting the borough’s crackdown on illegal dumping. After an investigation by Redbridge Council’s Enforcement Team, Stokes was found to be
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Drivers in Barnet are advised to plan ahead as eight road closures are scheduled this week on the National Highways network near the area. Additionally, one of them is anticipated to result in delays of ten to
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local names appear on bus stops as North Paddington launches a new arts festival in Westminster, featuring dozens of events and an international food court. To highlight those who have made contributions to their communities,
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 70 supercars worth £7 million were seized by police in Kensington and Chelsea over the weekend during a crackdown on anti-social and dangerous driving. In Hyde Park, Kensington, and Chelsea, a silver Mosler
Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An inquest will be held after a DJ was discovered dead in his Manor Park home in Newham, East London, authorities confirmed following the tragic incident. After failing to determine a cause of death, forensic pathologists concluded
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Education has released new performance figures for Croydon’s colleges and sixth forms ahead of this year’s Results Day announcements. The results of the A-Level or post-GCSE exams that thousands of students nationwide took earlier
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Councillors in Waltham Forest criticize plans to permanently shut Chingford Police Station’s front desk, warning it could harm elderly residents the most. The Metropolitan Police announced last week that it would close 18 of London’s 37
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Post Bar owners seek Haringey Council approval to sell alcohol aboard De Zwann, a converted boat moored on the River Lee Navigation. Although the applicant, The Post Tottenham Ltd., which also owns and runs The Post Bar
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West Harrow’s ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ event sparks vital discussion on women’s health and public safety, promoting community-police engagement. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, St. Peter’s Church in West Harrow hosted the most recent Cuppa with a
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bexley Council urges TfL to shift the planned DLR extension’s terminus from Thamesmead to Belvedere, aiming to boost local transport connectivity. Through the construction of two additional tunnels and a new station at Beckton Riverside, the proposed
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth introduces free accessibility guides to help residents and visitors with disabilities navigate libraries, leisure centres, and public venues. To create Detailed Access Guides for the borough, the council has partnered with AccessAble. With the help of
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Atlantic Road in Brixton becomes an al fresco dining hub with music, food, and trade, backed by funding from Mayor Sadiq Khan to boost local vibrancy. At the most recent car-free day in Brixton, London’s Deputy Mayor
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Southwark mother receives £300 after authorities mishandled her complaint about her daughter’s police-advised housing moves, including beyond London. Despite the fact that social care was involved, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman discovered that Southwark
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hillingdon Council leader’s dismissal of external scrutiny has been labelled “not acceptable,” raising concerns over transparency and accountability. The remark was made during a July 24 Hillingdon Council Cabinet meeting, during which Cabinet members talked about
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police arrested 365 people linked to banned group Palestine Action, and five more for assaulting officers, during protests in Westminster, London. Defend Our Juries held a demonstration in Parliament Square, City of Westminster, on Saturday,
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster is set for major transformation with new luxury hotels, Harrods offices, and a world-class film studio as part of ambitious redevelopment plans. Another year of significant transformation for Central London’s main developments has been
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 11 businesses in Bexley have been awarded the top 5-star rating in recent food hygiene inspections. Find out which local spots made the clean list. Environmental health officials inspected facilities for cleanliness, food safety processes, and handling
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants, takeaways, and kitchens across Croydon have been revealed. See how your local eateries scored. Inspectors evaluated the facility’s cleanliness, risk management, and food handling safety in accordance with Food Standards
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 23-years-old woman has been arrested following a collision between a car and a lorry in Harrow. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Just before 6.30 a.m. this morning (August 9), police were alerted to
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A bingo hall in Walworth, golf simulator venue, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Peckham are among the latest planning applications filed in Southwark. Developers and residents expecting to have their plans approved soon submit dozens of fresh
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Train stations across Lewisham and Bromley will be closed this weekend due to planned engineering works, with services cancelled or replaced by buses. Trains will be impacted by the engineering work on Sunday, August 10. Trains on
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council reassures residents it won’t sell or develop its allotments, following a political dispute in Westminster over green space protections. Hundreds of homeowners are on waiting lists in the three boroughs of Lewisham and Bexley, which
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harrow’s first cycle parking hub has opened at Lowlands Recreation Ground, offering secure bike storage behind Harrow on the Hill station to boost cycling. With 40 safe bike parking spots and e-bike charging stations, the new Lowlands
Barking and Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A weekly roundup of planning applications validated in Barking and Dagenham, including housing, commercial developments, and community projects. The application is one of several that Barking and Dagenham Council recently approved, including roof conversions, home
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Councillors have rejected a bid by a floating bar on the River Lee Navigation to serve alcohol, citing concerns over public safety and disruption. In order to sell alcohol on the grounds of a converted yacht
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A planning decision for a Domino’s Pizza in Hounslow has been declared void after a councillor voted on a committee he wasn’t officially part of. The elected member attended a meeting and cast a vote on a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern train services through Croydon, Sutton, and Epsom will face cancellations, diversions, and bus replacements due to weekend engineering works. The modifications, which will impact trains on Saturday and Sunday (August 9 and August 10), are the
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kentish Town celebrates the reopening of the Peckwater Estate sports pitch, refurbished by Arsenal and Adidas as part of their No More Red anti-violence campaign. Residents, the Camden Council Leader, and council members attended Arsenal in the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Daniel Santana, 40, from Croydon, has been jailed for over three years after repeatedly assaulting his partner, damaging property, and harassing her by phone. The victim suffered from ongoing abuse by Santana, including physical attacks and harassment,
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sherwood Grange care home in Wandsworth failed to properly manage a resident’s pressure sores before his death, a watchdog has found in a recent ruling. In order to compensate his sister for the grief caused by the
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The opening of Wetherspoons’ new Southwark pub has been delayed to September, missing its original August bank holiday launch date. The Sun Wharf, the new location, will replace the old London Dungeon in the unique brick arches
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HB Reavis has submitted plans to replace a vacant Edwardian office near Waterloo, Lambeth, with a 17-storey student housing tower after two rounds of public consultation. The 10 Leake Street PBSA plan, created by PLP Architecture, would
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth launched its new Biodiversity Action Plan, ‘Wild Wandsworth’, on August 7, 2025, to boost wildlife, restore habitats, and connect locals to nature. They have already taken steps, such as establishing deadwood habitats in parks and planting
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Firefighters rescued a man after a fire broke out in a maisonette on Woolstaplers Way, Bermondsey, Southwark, just after midnight on Thursday, August 7. The fire caused damage to a portion of the first floor. The London
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A long-awaited review of council funding across England could finally bring financial relief to Croydon, one of the country’s most debt-stricken local authorities. According to a report by the nation’s top independent economics research institute, Croydon may
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Caribbean and African Collective in West Ealing must raise £65,000 to secure new premises and avoid permanent closure, threatening vital community services. The borough’s sole Black cultural center is the Caribbean and African Collective in West
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Jeremy Ambache and Cllr Paul White joined residents to celebrate a community-led transformation of a cherished Wandsworth green space on August 6. The resurfaced basketball and netball court has been rearranged to provide youth and sports
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council will expand free school meals to hundreds more secondary pupils from September 2025, aiming to ease child hunger and support families. With this idea, all secondary school students who qualify for Wandsworth‘s Access for All
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has named Forest and Voi as exclusive operators for its new e-bike service, aiming to boost eco-friendly transport for residents. On Monday, August 11, 2025, both contracts will go into effect. This action comes after
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour rejected six councillors in Croydon, including four Black women, sparking criticism over diversity, transparency, and internal party processes. The leaders of the national and local Labour Parties have prevented four more incumbent council members from being
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Mayor faces backlash over a broken crime pledge as nearly half of London’s police counters, including Harrow, are set to close under new cost-cutting plans. The Mayor of London promised to “ensure the Met is able
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Aston Lambert, 33, from Kensington and Chelsea, has been found guilty of murdering his father, following a trial that revealed shocking family violence. On March 17, 2025, Aston murdered his father, Alban Lambert, 78. In
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets will be left with no police front desks under new service cut proposals, as part of broader plans to scale back policing across London. According to a list released by Scotland Yard on Wednesday,
