UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UK survey revealed a 63% drop in insect splats on cars since 2021, marking a decline in flying insect numbers, with the sharpest fall seen in Scotland at 65%. As reported by The Guardian, older drivers
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs urge Treasury to back cash reserves as digital networks face threats from blackouts, cyber strikes, and potential banking system breakdowns. As reported by The Telegraph, MPs urged the Treasury to advise on cash savings in preparation
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The new Soho Theatre Walthamstow has unveiled its striking interior as the long-awaited Hoe Street venue prepares to open its doors to the public this Friday. The building’s 100-year legacy as a live performance venue is
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council has declared a ‘nature emergency,’ joining growing national calls for urgent action to tackle biodiversity loss and ecological decline. According to the statement, the council has acknowledged the pressing need to combat dwindling
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will take effect in Haringey from Thursday, 1 May 2025, aiming to curb anti-social behaviour for 3 years. The PSPO will emphasize involvement, guidance, and encouragement as part of the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council is launching a public consultation on proposals to regulate the majority of private landlords, citing concerns over housing standards. Regarding plans to require private landlords throughout the entire borough to obtain a permit before they
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A £210 million property deal will bring 569 new flats to East Croydon, marking a major step in the area’s ongoing residential and urban development plans. Mayor Perry praised a 28-story tower in the town center that
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landlady of The Alderman pub in Harold Hill says she has been “left in limbo” after receiving no updates from Havering Council over the planned demolition. In order to create room for 138 new houses, plans
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for a new tram route in north-east London have stalled due to a funding shortfall, raising concerns over future transport development in Havering. The Standard can disclose that the local town hall’s lack of finance has
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – One of Croydon’s top-performing schools will allow girls in all year groups for the first time, marking a historic shift in its admissions policy. An all-boys secondary school in Croydon that was once selected for the title
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andrew Boff claims Oxford Street residents in Westminster are increasingly concerned about pedestrianisation plans, citing fears over disruption and access. People who live close to Oxford Street are “unanimously against” the mayor’s proposals to pedestrianize
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An agent on a mission in Croydon fails to uncover Coulsdon Tories’ dark secret, raising fresh questions about oversight and local political accountability. Croydon‘s second mayoral election is just over a year away, and the local Conservatives