Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kennington residents urge Lambeth Council to reject a 17-storey student housing proposal set to replace an old job centre near a Grade II-listed park. The Job Centre Plus building on Kennington Park Road would be replaced by
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ludovik Keqaj has been fined £6,000 for illegally selling hot dogs on Westminster Bridge, following enforcement action by Westminster City Council. Police said that Ludovik Keqaj of Sussex Road was “one of Westminster Bridge’s most
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Camden Council is set to temporarily acquire the O2 Centre site as part of plans for one of the borough’s most significant regeneration and housing projects. Last night (Wednesday, June 5), the Labour-led cabinet decided that the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leslie Arms owner Ansari is seeking to sidestep planning conditions imposed by Croydon Council, raising concerns over development compliance and oversight. A multimillionaire real estate entrepreneur has been letting a Grade II-listed tavern deteriorate since 2000. He
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council invests £400k from public funds into wildflower meadows and bike hangars to boost biodiversity and promote sustainable transport. In November 2023, Hammersmith and Fulham Council invited locals to participate in the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council will consult on proposed additional and selective landlord licensing schemes aimed at improving housing standards and tenant protections. Despite receiving no exposure, the decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting on April 28, 2025. The
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local councils in Camden have secured £8 million in funding to launch the “Better, Safer Kilburn” initiative, aiming to boost safety, housing, and transport. Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden said: “Over
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following public backlash, Perry sought police assistance to evict squatters from Wandle Park in Croydon, escalating tensions over the site’s occupation. Without giving the squatters at the Wandle Park café the advance notice that is often necessary
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The long-delayed Westfield development in Croydon requires millions in public funding, as stakeholders warn investment is essential to move the scheme forward. The housing crisis, the closure of Old Palace School, the status of the long-promised “kiosks”
Chiswick (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The RNLI has delayed plans to relocate its Chiswick lifeboat station to Wandsworth, with the move now expected to take place sometime next year. Since its lease at Chiswick Pier expires next year, the RNLI had hoped
