Council to move to emissions-based parking permit charges
A London council is to shift to an emissions-based charging model for residents’ parking permits, including a new cost for electric vehicles. Hammersmith and…
New Labour MP refuses to give up his council seat
A new London MP will not be giving up his seat on a local council and will juggle both roles, though he’s said he…
Over a quarter of Westminster’s primary school places are empty
More than a quarter of Westminster’s primary school places are empty, as the council warns of the financial implications of falling pupil numbers. As…
Cycling campaign group slam council
A London cycling campaign group has slammed its local council for ‘delay after delay after delay’ in delivering new lanes. Westminster Cycling Campaign, a…
Victorian warehouse could be turned into 119 homes
A Victorian warehouse building in West London is earmarked to be turned from office space into 119 new homes. A spokesperson on behalf of…
Seaside trip during Notting Hill Carnival for older residents
More than 20 Kensington and Chelsea residents will be heading to the coast as part of a council scheme providing them ‘respite’ during the…
TfL to consult after being granted new powers to tackle the issue of unlicensed pedicabs
Transport for London (TfL) has said it hopes to consult on new pedicab regulations by early 2025, as calls grow for action to tackle…
£600k Grenfell Projects Fund launched
A £600,000 pot has been made available once again to back projects supporting the community affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Kensington and Chelsea…
Who is Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s new Deputy Leader Alex Sanderson?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s new Deputy Leader has described her election to the role as an ‘honour’, after the position was vacated following Ben…
Plans to replace Hammersmith flyover with a new tunnel
A West London council is looking to replace a 1960s flyover with a new tunnel as part of its long-term plans for a key…
Linford Christie Stadium changing rooms to be demolished
A block at a West London sports stadium is expected to be demolished after being classified as a ‘dangerous structure’. Hammersmith and Fulham Council…
Another borough hikes fly-tipping charges
Charges for fly-tipping and littering may be significantly hiked to discourage offending in a West London borough. From July this year, residents living in…
