Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has chosen Croydon’s Whitgift Centre as the set for her new movie, putting the landmark shopping hub in the cinematic spotlight. The Whitgift Centre in Croydon, which was once the town’s pride but
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham residents can now attend free sewing sessions to mend clothes, thanks to a partnership between Make Mee Studio and the council’s waste team. Nearly 300 garments have been mended or are undergoing repair during the last
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for Greenwich leisure centre redevelopment now include 75 extra homes, but a local pub faces demolition to make way for the expanded project. Later this year, Woolwich’s new recreational center in Greenwich will open, marking the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney juice bar Faith in Nature’s Juices has been refused permission for four outdoor tables, with the owner calling the council’s decision “ridiculous.” The proprietor of Hackney‘s Faith in Nature’s Juices claimed that after waiting years for
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jason Ofori has been appointed as the new Headteacher of Chestnut Park Primary in Croydon, marking a new chapter for the thriving GLF school. In its most recent inspection, Ofsted rated Chestnut Park as “Outstanding,” citing its
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The shortlist for the 2024 Young Ealing Foundation Awards has been unveiled, celebrating youth achievements and supporters ahead of the borough’s big event. The awards, which are organized by the Young Ealing Foundation (YEF), will be held
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cllrs Sam Foster and Ketzia Harper have been suspended from Labour after defying the party whip in July’s Southwark leadership vote, now listed as independent. During a full council meeting on July 9, Cllr King was formally
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Flood prevention works in Kenley, Croydon, will lead to traffic diversions as the council takes steps to protect residents from future flood risks. Following years of local complaints and earlier, disjointed attempts to address the problem, flood
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council leader condemned “horrendous antisemitism” after a spate of antisemitic attacks on buildings in the borough, vowing stronger action. According to a Jewish News story from yesterday, police were looking into two attacks on Golders Green
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police arrested a man in Hillingdon after an incident at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. Investigations are ongoing into the security scare. At approximately 5 p.m. yesterday, September 8, emergency personnel were contacted regarding a reported incident at
