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
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing residents are encouraged to nominate outstanding local councillors for a prestigious national award recognising service and leadership in the community. Residents of Ealing still have time to nominate a local councillor for the annual Cllr Awards,
Chiswick (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andy Slaughter MP labels the Post Office “utterly unaccountable” during remarks in Chiswick, amid growing scrutiny over its handling of recent scandals. Hammersmith and Chiswick MP Andy Slaughter told The Chiswick Calendar that the Post Office is
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington and Chelsea Council must pay £3,000 and £150 monthly to a domestic abuse survivor after failing to properly handle her homeless application. According to the watchdog, when Miss X reported the attack in 2023,
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Fellows Court tenant criticizes Hackney Council’s “unacceptable” security measures after a BMW parked outside the block had its windscreen smashed. On suspicion of causing criminal damage, a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody following the incident
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council appoints ‘Interim Adam’ to a key planning role at a £1,000 daily rate, raising questions about public spending amid local budget pressures. This website has found that Heather Cheesbrough’s stand-in replacement is a “interim specialist”
