Wandsworth marks National Fitness Day with free events

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth residents are invited to celebrate National Fitness Day with free activities at leisure centres and venues across the borough this September. The topic for this year’s National Fitness Day is “Powered by you!” and it falls

Southwark Council writes off £659,000 in rent debt

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has approved the write-off of more than £659,000 in commercial rent debt after cabinet approval, easing pressure on local businesses. The write-off of £659,432.56 for five outstanding debts held in the Commercial Property Holding Account,

What did the House of Lords Act 1999 do: Why it mattered

A significant turning point in British politics was the House of Lords Act 1999, which established a radical departure from the prior right to membership in the UK’s upper house. Tony Blair‘s Labour government introduced the act to Parliament as part of

Man in 20s critical after fall from Southwark building

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after falling from the third floor of a building in Southwark, emergency services confirmed. On September 14, at 3.45 a.m., officers were called to Camberwell aRoad in

Greenwich Council funding cut of £24.7m sparks backlash

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich CouncilGreenwich Council funding cut of £24.7m sparks backlashfaces a £24.7m funding cut under Labour plans, with critics accusing local councillors of “shameless hypocrisy” for staying silent. A dramatic shift in funding away from ‘inner London‘ boroughs,

Waltham Forest launches HIV prevention pilot scheme

Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new pilot programme in Waltham Forest has been launched to improve access to HIV preventative medication, aiming to boost local health outcomes. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can prevent HIV infection by reducing the risk of