Campaigners call on council to be ‘fully transparent’ about recruitment costs after data shows it spends almost £16m a year on temp roles
A campaign group has called on a West London council to be ‘fully transparent’ about how much it pays recruiters after data showed it…
Shoppers and workers react to Sadiq Khan’s proposal to partially pedestrianise Oxford Street
Shoppers and workers have shared their views on the Mayor of London’s proposal to partially pedestrianise Oxford Street. Shoppers the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting…
Crime in central London borough doubles, costing local council £371m, report reveals
Crime in a central London borough has doubled in two years, costing the local authority £371m, according to a council report. A report by…
This school went from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘outstanding’ in just two-and-a-half years – and this is how they did it
For many children at school, giving their teachers feedback on how they’re doing and suggestions for improvement would be a quick way to earn…
London motorists charged £630k in fines in just five months on Albert Bridge
London motorists have been fined more than £630k for breaking a three-tonne weight restriction on Albert Bridge. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request by…
Tenant who waited years for repair works to receive £21k in compensation
A tenant who waited years for the council to carry out repair works to their London flat is set to receive £21k in compensation.…
BBC Club at New Broadcasting House given go-ahead after mistakenly applying for a 24-hour alcohol licence
The BBC has been given the go-ahead to run a club for employees in New Broadcasting House after mistakenly applying for a 24-hour alcohol…
Voters in parliamentary seat won by 150 ballots say Labour and Conservatives have ‘lost their way’
Voters in a London parliamentary seat narrowly won by 150 ballots in 2019 have said Labour and the Conservatives have “lost their way” and…
Estate where residents’ face being left homeless after bills for major works have skyrocketed by 300%
Residents at a central London estate say they could be left homeless after being hit with a 300per cent cost increase for a major…
Drivers warned to avoid bridge next week as it closes for essential maintenance works
Kensington and Chelsea Council are warning drivers to avoid Albert Bridge next week when it closes for essential maintenance work. The council said the…
‘Megaboats’ handed eviction notice after council say they spoil the view
Two large ‘megaboats’ at Chelsea Reach Harbour have been served an eviction notice after a West London council doubled down on its plans to…
Cllr calls for more CCTV on busy London street after almost being pickpocketed and claims gang is targeting mums
A councillor has called for more CCTV on a busy London street after almost being pickpocketed herself – and claims that thieves are targeting…
