Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council faces sharp criticism from parents and councillors after axing school lollipop patrols, raising safety concerns for children at crossings. Although Croydon Council intends to eliminate its remaining school crossing patrols by the end of the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s pension reform may let firms tap £160bn in surpluses, risking final salary schemes’ stability while generating a £40bn tax boost for the Treasury. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour plans to lift safeguards protecting pensions from
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents are taking Islington Council to the High Court, alleging manipulation of key data in the controversial decision to shut a local primary school. Islington confirmed intentions to close St Jude and St Paul’s Primary School, along
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Fulham McDonald’s has been denied extended hours to 3AM after a 5.5-hour hearing, citing concerns over noise, crime, and 160 objections from residents. After speaking with the Met Police, McDonald’s changed their original request
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Camden Council and CNWL have launched a one-year £500 pregnancy grant pilot to support financially vulnerable expectant mothers in the borough. In collaboration with the local NHS, Camden Council’s Children’s Centres and Family Hubs and Money Advice
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour in Croydon faces mounting challenges as financial troubles and declining membership numbers raise questions about the party’s local strength. The Conservatives and Labour have controlled British politics for the last century. The Conservatives and Labour have
We often debate difficult issues in Parliament but few matters have shaken me as deeply as the systematic abduction of Ukrainian children by Russian forces. When I stood to open the recent Westminster Hall debate on this very subject, joined by colleagues
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council plans to apply for a £499,000 Arts England grant to refurbish Romford Library, aiming to modernise facilities and enhance public access. The award of £499,000 would be used to upgrade Romford Library’s “high-quality, durable design,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council will end its mobile library service in July and reduce opening hours at four branches in a cost-cutting move to save on public spending. At a cabinet meeting on May 19, it was decided to
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Diamond Cakes in Harrow is giving away free pastries and coffee to support locals in need, launching a heartfelt initiative to help the struggling community. The bakery offers “coffee in anticipation,” which enables kind patrons to pay
