Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new statue of Fanny Wilkinson, the UK’s first professional female landscape designer, has been unveiled at the historic 1904 fountain in Wandsworth’s Coronation Gardens. The monument, which was unveiled today (3 July), completes the repair of
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust has paid over £4m in compensation since 2019 for A&E negligence claims, according to figures from Medical Negligence Assist. More than a million residents of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley are supported by
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Fifth State has received planning approval for its Ilderton Wharf mixed-use development in South Bermondsey, advancing new residential-let opportunities. There will be 477 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) rooms in the 27-story tower development, along with 79 affordable
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Park celebrates the opening of a new playground and wildflower meadow boards, inviting families to enjoy nature and explore local biodiversity. The renovated playground, which offers cutting-edge, entertaining, and inclusive equipment for kids of all ages,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harris Academy in Peckham, Southwark, celebrated its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating with staff and students, marking a major milestone in academic excellence. A number of musical, dramatic, and poetic performances were held to commemorate the positive assessment from
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council prosecutes catering firm for health and safety violations after agency worker Kumar Limbu was fatally struck by a forklift in April 2023. Following a guilty plea to two crimes under the Health and Safety at
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces criticism as its agency staffing bill reveals a £726-per-hour consultant hire, raising concerns over spending and public accountability. With spending on agency staff last year reaching an astounding £53.4 million, the serious concerns expressed
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tributes have been paid to seven-year-old Leonna Ruka, who tragically died after a tree collapsed at Chalkwell Park in Barking & Dagenham. On Saturday, Leonna Ruka traveled to Chalkwell Park to take advantage of the
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington Council warns that proposed equalities guidance is impractical and could lead to discrimination, undermining protections for vulnerable groups. The council’s response to the Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s consultation on revisions to its Code of Practice
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hackney-based Salvation Army church launches a clothing upcycling project, urging the community to repurpose second-hand clothes and reduce textile waste. The initiative was just started by Hackney, Mare Street Salvation Army in an effort to recycle
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Mayor faces mounting pressure to dismiss council CEO Katherine Kerswell amid growing criticism and calls for change in local government leadership. There is growing pressure on Mayor Jason Perry to fire Katherine Kerswell, his £204,000 chief
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL’s union duty bill surged to £9.2m this year for 843 staff, fuelling criticism of Labour leadership as service cuts and strikes continue. As reported by The Standard, Transport for London paid £9.2m to staff carrying out
