Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to demolish Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle, Southwark, to build nearly 900 homes in skyscrapers have divided local residents and traders. This evening, Wednesday, March 26, the planning committee of Southwark Council will consider the
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Pension Fund to invest 3% in the CIV (Collective Investment Vehicles) Natural Capital Fund, with commitments to markets and private debt investments. According to an update from the investment committee, the £2 billion LGPS fund has
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dulwich College, a historic 17th-century school in Southwark, is set for a facelift, offering insight into its legacy, which includes alumni like Nigel Farage. The £60,000-a-year all-boys private boarding school has presented plans to Southwark Council to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has officially moved to Bernard Weatherill House, marking a significant relocation aimed at improving operations and public services. Next week, council tax will increase to all-time highs, and Katherine Kerswell, the chief executive officer, will
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley residents lost nearly £1m to romance fraud in January 2025, according to the Metropolitan Police’s cybercrime report, highlighting rising scams. Because of this concerning statistics, Bromley Trading Standards has issued a new warning, asking people to
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is set to take control of the leisure centres, saving hundreds of thousands annually. The move marks a significant shift in management strategy. The Town Hall has modified its agreement with Greenwich Leisure Ltd, also
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rough sleeping in Barnet has risen to 15, up from 9 last year, as homelessness across England reaches a post-pandemic high, reports Adam Care, Data Reporter. According to recent estimates, there were more persons sleeping on the
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet’s Labour-run council faces backlash for imposing a £1,800 annual admin fee on home care, adding to costs for vulnerable residents and families. The cash-strapped North London council has written to residents who have more than £23,250
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sadiq Khan unveils a major Oxford Street revamp, featuring pedestrianisation, cycle routes, and a ‘world-class’ public space in the City of Westminster. The six-week public consultation period for the Mayor’s proposal, which involves the establishment
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West London Businesses warned National Grid, NESO, and Ofgem of Heathrow Airport, Hillingdon, electricity capacity crisis, citing oversubscribed energy supply. West London business associations have stated that last week’s Heathrow Airport power outage was “no surprise.” It
