Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kennington residents urge Lambeth Council to reject a 17-storey student housing proposal set to replace an old job centre near a Grade II-listed park. The Job Centre Plus building on Kennington Park Road would be replaced by
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ludovik Keqaj has been fined £6,000 for illegally selling hot dogs on Westminster Bridge, following enforcement action by Westminster City Council. Police said that Ludovik Keqaj of Sussex Road was “one of Westminster Bridge’s most
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Camden Council is set to temporarily acquire the O2 Centre site as part of plans for one of the borough’s most significant regeneration and housing projects. Last night (Wednesday, June 5), the Labour-led cabinet decided that the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leslie Arms owner Ansari is seeking to sidestep planning conditions imposed by Croydon Council, raising concerns over development compliance and oversight. A multimillionaire real estate entrepreneur has been letting a Grade II-listed tavern deteriorate since 2000. He
For more than 15 years, NHS buildings have suffered from chronic neglect. Emergency departments have been flooded by burst pipes, operating theatres have been shut down due to electrical failures, and maternity wards have lacked the basic facilities needed to provide dignified
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council invests £400k from public funds into wildflower meadows and bike hangars to boost biodiversity and promote sustainable transport. In November 2023, Hammersmith and Fulham Council invited locals to participate in the
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hackney Council will consult on proposed additional and selective landlord licensing schemes aimed at improving housing standards and tenant protections. Despite receiving no exposure, the decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting on April 28, 2025. The
Camden (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local councils in Camden have secured £8 million in funding to launch the “Better, Safer Kilburn” initiative, aiming to boost safety, housing, and transport. Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden said: “Over
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following public backlash, Perry sought police assistance to evict squatters from Wandle Park in Croydon, escalating tensions over the site’s occupation. Without giving the squatters at the Wandle Park café the advance notice that is often necessary
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government rejected legal drug use rooms despite Glasgow’s pilot success, facing backlash for endangering thousands of drug users’ lives. As reported by The Independent, officials confirmed there are no plans to amend drug laws for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In June, UK service firms showed rising confidence since the autumn budget, expecting better sales and investment despite ongoing tariff impacts. As reported by The Guardian, new data shows UK services sector bosses were more optimistic last
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves confirms return of winter fuel payments with raised threshold, aiming to help more pensioners after criticism over Labour’s earlier cut plans. As reported by The Guardian, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government will reinstate certain
