Battersea’s ‘estate of neglect’
Residents of a huge South London estate say it is declining after ‘false promises’ were made about its regeneration. The future of the sprawling…
South London council to ban adverts for unhealthy food, vaping and gambling
Adverts for unhealthy food, vaping and gambling are set to be restricted in a South London borough to slash rising rates of obesity and…
Drivers could face £1k fine for idling
Drivers in South West London who leave their engines idling could face £100 fines, in a bid to slash air pollution. Richmond Council is…
While schools close in south London one primary is expanding
A primary school in South London is set for another upgrade to complete its major expansion. Burlington Junior School, in New Malden, won permission…
I’ve matched hundreds of young London renters with elderly homeowners – it’s changing lives’
A London woman who has matched hundreds of young renters with elderly homeowners has said the service is changing lives for the better. Caroline…
South London ‘pocket park’ to open with plants, benches and play area after petition
A new ‘pocket park’ with plants, benches and play equipment will open in South London. Wandsworth Council has approved £400,000 plans to turn a…
There are plans to turn former Ministry of Defence estate into private school
Plans to turn a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) building into a private school have been recommended for approval. Richmond Council officers ruled proposals…
Primary school with only 8 kids in reception will close in ‘very sad’ decision
A South London primary school with only eight students in Reception will close at the end of summer term due to falling pupil numbers.…
Controversial Mortlake neighbourhood approved
A new 1,075-home neighbourhood with a school, shops and offices will be built on the banks of the River Thames in South West London,…
Plans to build ‘grossly unacceptable’ 29-storey tower by Battersea Bridge rejected
Controversial plans to build a ‘grossly unacceptable’ 29-storey tower at the bottom of Battersea Bridge have been thrown out. Wandsworth Council rejected developer Rockwell’s…
Richmond Park café approved
A popular café and public toilets in Richmond Park will be replaced to improve the declining facilities. Richmond Council has approved plans to upgrade…
Old South London care home to be replaced with 45 council homes despite 555 objections
An old care home in South London will be bulldozed for 45 new council homes, despite the plans receiving 555 objections. Kingston Council has…
