Lambeth special school pupils mark National Poetry Day with visit from acclaimed poet
Pupils at a Lambeth special school marked National Poetry Day with a “special visit” from acclaimed poet and author Patience Agbabi. Patience shared work…
Greenwich Council ‘coming for’ fly-tippers after Thamesmead perpetrator hit with £1,000 fine
Greenwich Council said it is ‘coming for’ fly-tippers after a perpetrator in Thamesmead was traced by council officers and hit with a £1,000 fine.…
Shooters Hill facing road closures for 18 months after ‘unacceptable disruption’
Shooters Hill will face road closures for 18 months while Thames Water carries out repairs, following “unacceptable disruption” to residents. From Monday, November 2…
DLR extension to Thamesmead ‘big step closer’ after strong local backing
An extension of the DLR to Thamesmead is a “big step closer” to becoming reality after receiving strong backing from locals. A third Transport…
Monkey rescued from poor living conditions in Greenwich
A common marmoset monkey was rescued from a house in Greenwich following a report from a concerned citizen, writes Jessica Farmer… The monkey was…
Who runs Southwark?
After forming a coalition in the weeks after the 7 May local elections, the Greens and Lib Dems have established control of Southwark Council…
Who runs Sutton?
The Liberal Democrats are now firmly in charge of Sutton Council after crushing the Conservatives at the last election. While the Tories lost all…
Who runs Greenwich?
Unlike elsewhere in South London, the Labour Party are still in control of Greenwich despite losing seats to the Greens. Labour’s vote share in…
Who runs Richmond upon Thames?
The Liberal Democrats are in total control of Richmond upon Thames council after they returned 54 of a possible 54 councillors at the 7…
Who runs Kingston upon Thames?
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has been under Liberal Democrat rule control since 2018 and there is no sign of that changing…
Who runs Merton?
Unlike other areas in South London, the Labour Party still runs Merton despite a challenge from the Lib Dems at the last election. Labour…
Who runs Lewisham?
The Greens have control of Lewisham Council for the first time, after Labour went from 54 councillors to just 14. The Labour Party have…
