Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is running a holiday programme with free meals and activities for children eligible for free school meals during school holidays. The nonprofit The National Lottery has awarded Hackney School of Food funds for family-friendly events.
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is promoting breastfeeding support and urging businesses to join the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme during World Breastfeeding Week. Both mothers and newborns benefit from breastfeeding for the rest of their lives. It gives babies vital nutrients,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council says the Town Centre Taskforce is working to make the borough “cleaner, safer and healthier” as part of an Executive Mayor priority. This is a reference to Jason Perry, the mayor, who raised the council
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can enjoy two free open days at local leisure centres, promoting physical activity and mental wellbeing in the borough’s east. Go to the New River Leisure Centre (White Hart Lane, N22 5QW) on Tuesday, August
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council introduces new planning rules for small HMOs in Streatham wards following residents’ concerns about overcrowding and housing quality. The council will have more authority over the development of new HMO homes in Streatham Common &
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Major transformation work is under way on Falcon Road bridge in Wandsworth, aiming to improve safety, structure, and transport flow in the area. A new paint system for the bridge’s structures, improved lighting, pigeon proofing, landscaping on
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham Council will install raised zebra crossings, new cycle parking bays, and extend kerbs on Wandsworth Bridge Road to boost safety. It is anticipated that the four-week project would start around August 18.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The summer holidays have officially started at Devonshire Hill Primary School in Haringey, marking the end of the academic year for pupils and staff. Children ages 5 to 15 are invited to take part in a variety
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council plans to reduce e-bike fares and fine cycle hire firms £80 per bike for dangerously parked rides to improve safety on east London streets. In order to make renting electric bikes more accessible for locals,
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Chingford school in Waltham Forest plans to demolish its existing canteen to construct additional classrooms, citing the need for expanded facilities. In order to build a new cafeteria and a two- or three-story block of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn ruled out a pact with the Greens, citing ideological divides, but left room for collaboration on shared issues. As reported by The Telegraph, Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out a potential alliance with the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Train unions criticised decisions on pay and staffing, calling for more respect for medical professionals amid ongoing NHS strike tensions. As reported by The Independent, Aslef chief Mick Whelan backed junior doctors in their pay dispute, saying
