Zack Polanski elected as new Green Party leader

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Green Party elects Zack Polanski as leader, pledges radical media push and direct challenge to Labour and Reform UK. As reported by The Guardian, Zack Polanski won Green Party leadership in England and Wales, aiming to advance

UK to warn international students to leave after visas end

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK government launches text and email campaign warning overseas students to leave after visas expire, following Channel migrant return plan. As reported by The Independent, ministers plan to tighten rules on foreign students seeking asylum once visas

Hillingdon sees low sign-ups for £70 garden waste scheme

Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hillingdon Council’s £70 green waste collection scheme has seen fewer sign-ups than expected, raising concerns over uptake and service value. In an attempt to fill budget gaps, Hillingdon Council implemented a £70 subscription for a previously free

Croydon Council defends England flags on Coulsdon Road

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council has refused calls to remove England flags displayed along Coulsdon Road, saying they pose no issue and can remain in place. Last week, Jason Perry, the unsuccessful mayor of Croydon, boasted on television about having

Wandsworth expands free school meals for pupils

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hundreds more Wandsworth secondary pupils will now receive free school meals daily under the council’s Access for All scheme, easing family costs and aiding focus. The Wandsworth council is greatly increasing the eligible cohort as children return

Bexley Council reviews plans for dozen new homes

Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for more than a dozen new homes are among the latest planning applications submitted to Bexley Council, marking fresh housing proposals in the borough. In Sidcup, an application has been submitted to construct two two-story structures