Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Balham Library’s Forget-Me-Not dementia café marked its second anniversary in Wandsworth with crafts, cake, and conversation supporting local memory care. In just two years, the café has grown significantly. It meets once a week to offer a
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council has removed insulation firm Siderise from its banned contractors list, despite its involvement in the Grenfell Tower refurbishment. Some of the cavity barriers used in the 2015–16 renovation of Grenfell Tower
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Debbie Warren, CEO of Greenwich Council, has been appointed as one of four commissioners to address the longstanding governance failures in Croydon Council. She has collaborated with three different council leaders since taking over as chief executive,
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council revises its events policy for parks and commons, incorporating public feedback to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all residents. It expands upon the initial draft that was released earlier this year and was influenced by
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council raises the number of signatures needed for petition-triggered debates from 1,500 to 3,671, raising the threshold to 1% of the borough’s population. The opposition leader has called the Ealing council’s decision to more than treble
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council leader admits a “mistake” in handling parking permit charges and says a review is under consideration amid mounting public concern. Following concerns regarding the magnitude of the recent price hikes and
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon CEO Katherine Kerswell informed staff that news regarding a government-appointed commissioner could be announced later this week amid council scrutiny. Croydon’s top executive, who earns £204,000 a year, seems to have conceded to the fact that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK’s FTSE 100 has surged past 9,000 to a record high, driven by investor retreat from US stocks amid Trump’s tariffs, boosting confidence in UK markets. As reported by The Guardian, London’s FTSE 100 broke the 9,000
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met chief Sir Mark Rowley says London’s justice system is “close to broken” and admits black boys face “shameful” disparities in safety and opportunity. As reported by Sky News, Sir Mark Rowley admitted it’s “shameful” that black
Hackney (Parliament Politics Megazine) – London’s nightlife is improving with help from the Mayor, Hackney Council, and a Nightlife Taskforce. Main plans are like “Hackney Nights” and “Good Evening Hackney” boost safety and inclusivity. Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas leads efforts. As Loti News
Ealing (Parliament Politics Megazine) – Lane7’s Gutterball opens summer 2025 at Ealing Broadway in London, replacing the old cinema. At 15,000 sq ft, it offers bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and more. Gavin Hughes leads. As Ealing News reported, Lane7, a boutique bowling
Haringey (Brussels Morning News) – Finsbury Fest 2025 in Haringey’s Finsbury Park runs July 8-9, showcasing local talent including Scorcher, Gehenna, and school performers. Tonight’s Schools’ Summer Festival runs 6-8:45 pm. As Haringey London reported, Tonight, Wednesday, July 9, Finsbury Fest 2025
