Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council advertises four director positions, signaling the end of Kerswell’s costly interim leadership and a move toward permanent management appointments. Given that someone at Fisher’s Folly posted advertisements for four senior positions with yearly wages of
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) -Dreamtel Hotel Ltd has submitted a retrospective amendment application to Kensington & Chelsea Council, seeking permission for a basement Vietnamese restaurant. Since the restaurant, Med Salleh Viet, is already reachable from the hotel and street level,
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston’s former PRYZM nightclub is set for a £3 million redevelopment by NEOS Hospitality, splitting the historic site into two new live‑music venues. Redesigned as two distinct clubs, Circuit and Bonnie Rogues, the former PRYZM nightclub
Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Campaigners rally to save the award‑winning Trafalgar Freehouse in South Wimbledon after Merton Council rejects plans to replace it with flats. The matter is now in the hands of the Planning Inspectorate after developer Adenbuild Construction filed
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were arrested in Dagenham after police uncovered stolen tools linked to multiple thefts. Officers urge victims to come forward with proof. During a warrant search in the Dagenham area today (August 5), Operation
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shocking footage shows Hammersmith Bridge lit by flares and fireworks. Hedge at nearby St Paul’s School caught fire. Two men arrested on suspicion of arson. Will, a 22-year-old new graduate who lives in the area,
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL has ruled out introducing a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) night service to Lewisham, confirming no overnight expansion will be implemented. Only a few weeks have passed since Lewisham Council demanded more DLR hours in order to
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory Mayor Jason Perry and Croydon Council appear in High Court amid legal challenge over sudden closure of Access Croydon without prior notice. The council’s £204,000 annual chief executive, Katherine Kerswell, stated in March that Access Croydon,
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with burglaries in Dartford and thefts in Bexley, facing potential penalties under juvenile law. A vespa was reported stolen from the garage of a residence near Joyden’s Wood in Dartford
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) -Emergency services are responding to a gas leak on Algar Close in Stanmore, Harrow on Monday afternoon. Residents are advised to avoid the area. The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade are on the site. As a precaution,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet motorists are warned of six upcoming road closures on the National Highways network this week—check routes and plan detours accordingly. The good news is that all of them are only anticipated to create minor delays of
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) -Thomas Thorpe, a former officer in Bromley, Sutton, and Croydon, convicted for sending sexual images to an undercover officer posing as a 12-year-old girl. He was subsequently found guilty of six child sex offenses, including trying to induce
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council plans a new pitch at Henry Dickens Playground to boost winter play and reduce sports inequality in North Kensington. The council’s planning application states that the field, called a PlayZone, will
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A child was rushed to hospital after a fall on Church Elm Lane in Dagenham. Emergency services responded swiftly as local safety concerns grow. After emergency services were called to Church Elm Lane at 2:31
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 40‑year‑old man is in hospital after being stabbed on Beckenham High Street. Police are investigating the incident with no arrests yet confirmed. At approximately 11.30 p.m. yesterday (August 3), members of the public assisted a man
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barking Abbey became a medieval battleground as hundreds gathered to watch knights reenact skirmishes from a thousand years ago in a lively historical event. The battle took place in the remains of an old structure
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Southwark mum, Jade,recovering from major leg surgery is forced to carry daughter up three flights of stairs due to a broken lift in their Bermondsey flat. After being diagnosed with a medical problem two years ago,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police plan to arrest anyone supporting the banned group Palestine Action at a London protest this weekend, warning arrests will proceed under terrorism laws. As reported by The Guardian, police have warned that supporters of the proscribed
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A luxury Versace-designed penthouse in Nine Elms, Wandsworth, has hit the market for £10.7 million, offering premium design and panoramic city views. The duplex penthouse is located in Damac Tower Nine Elms and is a component of
Kingston Upon Thames (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kingston Council has granted Vesuvio on the Road a 6-month street trading licence to sell pizza and drinks near St Pius X Church in Norbiton. Despite 34 written objections to the plans, the license was
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Several Harrow food outlets have been awarded the top “5 – Very Good” hygiene rating after rigorous summer inspections, highlighting excellence in food safety. Among the latest to receive the top score are: Local councils and the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Carserides has taken a new job as a lobbyist in Croydon, raising eyebrows over potential conflicts due to his access to insider influence and local power networks. As Carserides concludes his brief tenure as an elected councillor
Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside Newham Council headquarters. Police are investigating the incident and the area was cordoned off. Just before eleven p.m. last night (August 1), police were summoned to Barking
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Engineering works this weekend will disrupt trains via Greenwich, Orpington, and Cannon Street. Passengers are advised to check before travelling. Everything you need to know about the impact on services this weekend (August 2–3) is provided here.
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is running a holiday programme with free meals and activities for children eligible for free school meals during school holidays. The nonprofit The National Lottery has awarded Hackney School of Food funds for family-friendly events.
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is promoting breastfeeding support and urging businesses to join the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme during World Breastfeeding Week. Both mothers and newborns benefit from breastfeeding for the rest of their lives. It gives babies vital nutrients,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council says the Town Centre Taskforce is working to make the borough “cleaner, safer and healthier” as part of an Executive Mayor priority. This is a reference to Jason Perry, the mayor, who raised the council
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can enjoy two free open days at local leisure centres, promoting physical activity and mental wellbeing in the borough’s east. Go to the New River Leisure Centre (White Hart Lane, N22 5QW) on Tuesday, August
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council introduces new planning rules for small HMOs in Streatham wards following residents’ concerns about overcrowding and housing quality. The council will have more authority over the development of new HMO homes in Streatham Common &
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Major transformation work is under way on Falcon Road bridge in Wandsworth, aiming to improve safety, structure, and transport flow in the area. A new paint system for the bridge’s structures, improved lighting, pigeon proofing, landscaping on
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham Council will install raised zebra crossings, new cycle parking bays, and extend kerbs on Wandsworth Bridge Road to boost safety. It is anticipated that the four-week project would start around August 18.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The summer holidays have officially started at Devonshire Hill Primary School in Haringey, marking the end of the academic year for pupils and staff. Children ages 5 to 15 are invited to take part in a variety
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council plans to reduce e-bike fares and fine cycle hire firms £80 per bike for dangerously parked rides to improve safety on east London streets. In order to make renting electric bikes more accessible for locals,
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Chingford school in Waltham Forest plans to demolish its existing canteen to construct additional classrooms, citing the need for expanded facilities. In order to build a new cafeteria and a two- or three-story block of
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces pressure to lower housing targets as new homebuilding drops 59%, with developers blaming strict affordability rules. As reported by The Telegraph, Sadiq Khan faces backlash over strict housing policies amid a sharp
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet’s Labour council cites rising leisure centre attendance as proof that its community participation initiatives are delivering successful local engagement. In 2024–2025, 1,661,819 people visited the centers individually, a 5% rise over 2023–2024, which was a 10%
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mother and daughter say months-long water leak, delays, and poor response from Thames Water have left them struggling with minimal water access. The matter was initially brought up in February by Maxine and her daughter Tammy Ann-Harrison,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 10 High Street Post Office will relocate to TGJones, the former WHSmith site, as part of a move to rebrand the location as the new Croydon Post Office. TGJones, a retail franchise partner, will oversee the
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barking & Dagenham Council is set to invest £11M in capital funding to overhaul care services for high-risk children, enhancing protection and support systems. The capital part of this initiative is being match funded by
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man arrested following an armed police standoff that locked down Lewisham has escaped custody, prompting a renewed manhunt by authorities. Around 10.45 a.m. on February 10, a shirtless man was observed brandishing a knife from a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon homelessness charity Nightwatch has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers as it faces increasing demand for its critical community support services. Every night in Queen’s Gardens, near Croydon Town Hall, Nightwatch, which has been in operation
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering pub, The Crowning Angel, has submitted plans for new signage and awnings, aiming to refresh its street presence and enhance visual branding. Stonegate Group, a pub firm, has requested advertising permission for three plaques, one non-illuminated sign,
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington & Chelsea Council warns of possible library closures and council tax relief cuts as it grapples with a staggering £82 million funding shortfall. According to Kensington and Chelsea Council, it may also raise council
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has refused proposed safety railings for Blacks Bridge in Raphael Park, Romford, despite growing public concern over safety in the area. It follows the submission of a planning application in January for the installation of
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon residents south of the Flyover grow weary of Conservative MP Chris Philp’s persistent and slightly shrill email updates, regardless of constituency. When the shadow home secretary isn’t chasing delivery drivers down the street or counting tiny
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leila’s shop in Tower Hamlets threatened by a staggering 300 % rent rise, facing imminent closure as landlords impose unaffordable hikes on small traders. The store often offers work experience chances to locals, organizes cooking classes, and
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cllr Ajda Ovat and fellow cabinet members joined a ward walkabout with Haringey staff and partners to assess local issues in Hermitage and Gardens ward. The week was fruitful as locals expressed their worries about problems that
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were killed and two others seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Southwark. Police launched an urgent investigation into the case. Four people had been stabbed when police were called to a business location in
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington & Chelsea Council reverses £100 fine issued to a cyclist riding in a designated cycle lane, sparking debate over enforcement and signage clarity. After The Standard stepped in, a biker who had been given
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chloe Kelly, hero of England’s 2025 Euros win, will be honoured with the Freedom of the Borough by Ealing Council after a motion passed in July 2023. Residents are also calling for a permanent public memorial to
