Morden town centre in Merton revamp postponed until 2040s

Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morden residents voice frustration as the long-promised town centre regeneration in Merton faces another setback, with completion now unlikely before the 2040s. Many residents are skeptical that the promised changes will ever come to pass, despite Merton

Barnet Council sees surge in homeless housing costs

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures reveal Barnet Council’s spending on temporary accommodation for homeless residents rose sharply last year amid growing housing pressures. Charity for the homeless Private companies are “cashing in” on the housing crisis by demanding “eye-watering sums”

75% on universal credit in Barnet unable to work

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures show 75% of Barnet residents on Universal Credit for health or disability reasons are unable to work, highlighting welfare pressures. The government’s work capability assessment system, which decides whether a claimant should be looking for

Lambeth Labour fails to refund £1.4m in LTNs fines

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Labour council has failed to refund up to £1.4m in fines issued to drivers in an unlawful low-traffic neighbourhood, sparking outrage. A High Court judge ruled in May that Lambeth Council had illegally implemented the West

Greenwich Council receives new planning applications

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council has received the latest planning applications, detailing new proposals and developments under review across the borough. Plans for additional additions, loft conversions, tree removal and crown reductions, and renovations to both residential and public buildings