Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council leader Claire Holland denies claims of hiding £1m library cuts in a 10-page spreadsheet, following accusations from an activist. Claire Holland expressed gratitude in the Labour authority’s “open and transparent” approach to the planned cuts
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men who fatally stabbed a man in Croydon and then ordered pints of Guinness at a pub minutes later have been found guilty of murder at trial. The Old Bailey was informed that Rijkaard Siafa, 22,
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s leader clarifies concerns over work at a proposed data centre near Upminster, addressing public uncertainty about site activities. In a letter, Ray Morgon affirmed that recent construction on the East Havering Data Center’s proposed location
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has received an £88m bailout from the government amid ongoing financial struggles, raising concerns over the borough’s economic stability. Thirty authorities nationwide were given a “capitalization direction” in advance of the upcoming fiscal year, including
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has refused retrospective planning permission for Lushi’s Lounge on Mawney Road, despite the venue already being open to the public. A retrospective application to convert the drugstore into a “cafe, drinking establishment and lounge” was
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon senior council official claims no knowledge of the Carers’ Centre closure or new service provider during a heated meeting in George Street. The abrupt decision to change the supplier of an essential part of the local
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A police crackdown on shoplifting in Bromley led to the arrest of prolific thief George Nicholson at Bromley Magistrates Court on February 13, 2025. Over the course of six days, plainclothes police officers encircled the Anerley Co-op,
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council is consulting on its 16-19 SEND travel policy, seeking public input to improve transport support for young people with special educational needs. A change from the current service to a direct payment method is suggested
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Edgecombe Hall Estate residents in Southfields attended a Wandsworth Council meet-and-greet, fostering community ties and discussing housing initiatives. As part of our role as listening council, it gave them a chance to meet their neighbors and Wandsworth’s
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council has outlined guidance for its 20-minute neighbourhood vision, aiming to enhance accessibility and sustainability across the borough’s seven towns. The goal of the guidelines is to assist developers and other important players in incorporating 20-minute
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ardleigh Green Junior School in Havering has applied to lift restrictions on its refurbished swimming pool’s opening hours, aiming for better community access. Earlier this month, it was reported that Havering Council had accepted plans for Ardleigh
The NFU will use its conference today to call on the government to set a new course for British food and farming, starting with a reset in the relationship with the nation’s food producers – the farming families who are still reeling
