Last week, the Strategic Defence Review containing the Government’s plans to rebuild our armed forces was unveiled. We also voted on an Armed Forces’ Commissioner Bill. The Commissioner will be an independent person for serving personnel and their families to raise problems
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council is inviting residents to share their views on new strategies to improve air quality and reduce pollution across the borough. The civic center has started a consultation after creating a five-year action plan. According to
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth launches borough-wide electric cargo bike rentals for residents and businesses, starting at £5 per hour, with a free first ride to encourage uptake. With one hour free for new users or three hours free for businesses,
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans are being drawn up to extend and refurbish the Richard Gilbert Scott-designed building on Ridgmount Street, with a planning bid to Camden Council expected. Owners Sebre Ridgmount Ltd. are collaborating with architects DSDHA, who have released
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is ‘minded to’ appoint commissioners to Croydon Council, citing ongoing concerns over financial mismanagement and governance failures. The government has declared that the appointment of commissioners is necessary because of the Council’s dire financial
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not just a national crisis – it is a moral emergency. In the West Midlands, the scale of this crisis is staggering. Every 30 seconds, a woman or girl reports an incident of violence to
Animal protection is an issue I care deeply about and have done ever since I was a teenager. It’s one of the causes that took me into politics and to Parliament – a commitment to improving the way we treat farm animals.
My father died when I was twelve although his illness had started when I was two. My childhood memory is that he first knew something was wrong when his beautiful handwriting deteriorated and he became unsteady. It turned out that he had
Kensington & Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kensington-based charity Age UK receives vital Cash4Clubs funding to provide Soca dance sessions for the elderly, boosting social engagement and well-being. The Ladbroke Grove-based organization will use the crucial award to fund specialized Soca tutoring
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Conservatives have petitioned the council over its controversial Stop and Shop parking scheme, citing local opposition and urging a full review. Due to contentious proposals on how drivers can access Stop & Shop parking slots, the
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TfL pledges action to prevent future tragedies after a bus driver was sentenced for the Bexleyheath crash that killed 9-year-old Ada Bicacki. Last August, Ada was killed in Bexleyheath when she was struck by a bus that
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An Addiscombe-based firm is supporting its director’s long-distance charity bike ride in aid of St Raphael’s Hospice, rallying community support in Croydon. In an effort to earn much-needed money for St Raphael’s Hospice, a committed colleague of
