Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council set to lead construction of London’s only secure children’s home, aiming to fill a critical gap after years of delays and setbacks. The authority plans and constructs the unit on a former waterworks
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich’s most and least expensive streets to buy a home are out—one lined with seven-figure Georgian houses, the other offering more affordable options. There are several listed historic buildings in Greenwich, including residences and structures from as
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A pensioner secured a £650 payout after Westminster Council failed to provide proper homelessness support, admitting to serious errors in handling the case. Westminster City Council was ordered by the Local Government and Social Care
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Beckenham residents complain Pierluigi’s Pasta Fresca draws troublemakers and plays loud music on weekends, disturbing sleep and community peace. On August 12, Pierluigi’s Pasta Fresca, located at 86-90 Beckenham High Street, submitted an application for a new
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Coombe Convenience Store in Kingston has retained its licence following accusations of handling stolen goods, after a review by the local licensing authority. After claiming that officers had discovered stolen items at the Coombe Convenience
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
