Councillor quits Sutton Lib Dems, alleging ‘toxic’ culture and ‘racism’
A Liberal Democrat councillor in Sutton has quit the party after sending a fiery email to colleagues, describing the group as “toxic” and overly…
Red vs Blue violence fails to materialise as Croydon stands united
“We show up because youth safety is a daily reality, not a viral moment.” That was the message from Croydon Community Action as the…
Youth club creating next generation of rappers and producers with help of DJ AG
Croydon’s music success is often linked to places like the BRIT School, especially with the recent achievements of artists such as Olivia Dean and…
Colliers Wood mass eviction u-turn, but questions remain
Hundreds of residents in a tower block in Colliers Wood have reportedly been reassured they will not be moved out of their homes in…
Residents warn of harm as petition grows against 24-Hour gambling in Crystal Palace
A plan to remove restrictions on a casino’s hours so it could potentially open 24 hours a day would harm vulnerable people and increase…
Plans to relocate South London Coroners’ Court within council offices
The South London Coroners’ Court could soon be relocated to Croydon Council’s headquarters, as the current site is deemed “out of date and not…
£1bn London Cancer Hub expansion approved despite allotment and traffic concerns
Plans for a £1billion expansion of the London Cancer Hub (LCH) in Sutton have been approved by the borough council, despite concerns over the…
MP names routes he’d like to see Bakerloop style buses on, amid concerns over local route cuts
A South London MP has named two key routes he wants to see benefit from Bakerloop-style bus services to better connect residents in the…
South Wimbledon road encourages dangerous driving says residents
Residents of a South London cul-de-sac say they are afraid to leave their own road, which they claim has become a hotspot for dangerous…
South Croydon station misses out on accessibility upgrades
Passengers in South Croydon will have to wait longer for step-free access at their local station after the Government confirmed it will not fund…
Volunteers call for promised compensation after bin lorry destroys part of their community garden
A volunteer gardening group has called on Croydon Council to press its waste contractor to honour its promise of compensation after a bin lorry…
Opposition call ‘spin’ on Merton’s claims it has saved police stations
Merton’s Liberal Democrat opposition has accused the Labour-run council of “obvious spin” after it claimed to have saved the long-threatened police stations in Mitcham…
