Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents warned that the Silvertown Tunnel’s opening will harm children’s health, fearing increased lorry traffic and pollution risks in Greenwich. Starting on April 7, drivers will be allowed to utilise the new road link beneath the Thames
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s Mayor, Jason Perry, vows action against unauthorised Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) after a recent enforcement operation aimed at addressing illegal housing. This action is in line with a number of boroughs outside of London that
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth council expands OurBike scheme with four new locations, offering cargo bikes for community use through its Big Shift program and Peddle my Wheels. An alternative to cars or vans is provided by the community cargo bike
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Voting opens for the £600,000 Grenfell fund project (GFP), allowing North Kensington residents to bak community led initiatives for post-tragic recovery. The total of £600,000 from the council will go to projects that aid in
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morley College London secures £5.8M Department of Education grant to refurbish its Waterloo centre for Adult Education in Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth. Morley College, which has campuses in North Kensington, Chelsea, and Waterloo, provides over 2,000 courses
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, dismisses claims of funding cuts for the city over his opposition to Heathrow’s expansion, stating that the government values the capital. Sir Sadiq Khan has rejected allegations that London could face a reduction
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces new proposals for Ofsted inspections, including a new 1-5 grading system to replace the current grades. During a speech at the Centre for Social Justice in London, Bridget Phillipson revealed the government’s
If I asked you to read this sentence aloud, chances are it would be remarkably easy. Speech is something most of us take for granted—every day it allows us to express our thoughts, feelings, hopes, needs and, of course, our politics. Put
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian refugees in the UK face job losses and housing instability due to delays in visa extensions, leaving many families in financial hardship. The Home Office’s visa extension process could lead to job and housing losses for
The United Nations have decreed 24 January as International Day of Education to remind us of the powerful role education can have in building communities, strengthening economies, and empowering individuals. Education is one of the most effective ways to ensure that young
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport for London (TfL) plan to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead in Bexley has drawn an apathetic response from the local community. The Thamesmead development was hailed as a future “town for the 21st
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Work and Pensions allegedly prevented a whistleblower from giving evidence in an inquiry into Carer’s Allowance overpayments. The DWP is accused of preventing a whistleblower who has repeatedly raised red flags about carer’s allowance
