Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waste firm Viridor has been exposed for nearly 1,000 environmental licence breaches in Sutton, raising concerns over pollution and regulatory oversight. Sutton‘s FibDems have finally acknowledged, twelve years too late, that the poisonous pollution emanating from the
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 100 North Finchley residents gathered last month to launch a campaign proposing alternatives to Barnet’s current housing plans for the area. Criticising the developer’s plans it adds: “These poorly designed proposals should be replaced with schemes
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tower Hamlets Council’s Shared Lives service has been rated ‘Good’ in its first Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, marking a strong achievement. Through the program Shared Lives, adults with learning disabilities are paired with thoroughly screened
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council has announced a call for artists to design murals and public artworks in Southall, with applications open until 3 September 2025. The project intends to enhance the appearance and feel of certain parts of the
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton Council seizes 18 rental homes after a landlord repeatedly failed to license them, ensuring safer living conditions for residents. In August 2024, the council temporarily took over the properties using its extraordinary powers. Tenants’ complaints regarding
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Students across Haringey celebrated their exam results, marking achievements and preparing for university, apprenticeships, and future careers. Their perseverance and accomplishments are evidence of the skill and tenacity that flourish in our community. As a council, they
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Amira Issa has been sentenced after Hillingdon Council found she filed a fraudulent housing application while living permanently outside the borough. At the Ealing Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August 1, 41-year-old Amira Issa of Tustin Estate, Southwark,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Val Shawcross, ex-Croydon Council leader and London deputy mayor, has been appointed as the new chair of governors at Croydon College. When the Crystal Palace Park Trust, a community organization she had assisted in founding, acquired the
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Motorists in Barnet should prepare for five National Highways road closures this week, with potential travel disruptions and detours expected nearby. It is anticipated that one of them would result in delays of ten to thirty minutes.
Enfield (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Construction of the new Edmonton incinerator in Enfield faces ongoing delays due to local opposition and global challenges impacting progress. According to overseers, the Edmonton Eco Park rehabilitation project, which was supposed to replace the aging waste-burning
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Demolition starts at 1–87 Regina Road, Croydon, marking a key milestone in the transformation of the estate following years of safety concerns. Level by level, the block will be demolished over the course of the upcoming months
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Acton residents say years of neglect and poor maintenance by Peabody have left their flats unsafe, raising serious safety concerns in Ealing. Although the organization maintains that the apartments are safe, they accuse Peabody of neglecting to
