Housing ombudsman report: Too many Lambeth residents still receiving ‘unacceptable service’
Too many Lambeth residents are still receiving ‘unacceptable service’ from the council, the Housing Ombudsman [HO] has said following its inspection of the local…
HIKES TO SERVICE CHARGES AS COUNCIL TRIES TO SAVE £25m
Lambeth residents are set to face increased charges for council services as officials scramble to find £25 million in savings next year. The council…
PEST CONTROL DEALING WITH MOST BED BUG CASES IN 3 YEARS
Pest control are dealing with the most bed bug incidents in three years in a South London borough – but the council insists the…
JEWISH LABOUR COUNCILLOR SAYS HE FEARS BEING KICKED OUT OVER GAZA CONFLICT VIEWS
A Jewish Labour councillor says factions in the party are trying to kick him out from his position for criticising the leadership’s position on…
Clapham residents hit out at Post Office closure plans
South London residents have hit out at plans to close their local Post Office – claiming the under-threat branch is always packed with customers.…
Forest Hill residents without GP surgery demand new practice
Residents in a South London neighbourhood without an NHS surgery are going private to avoid hour-long phone queues and month-long waiting times to see…
Council vows to prosecute vandals who decapitated LTN road sign in Streatham
A South London council has vowed to prosecute vandals after a road sign informing motorists of restrictions on travelling down a street in a…
South London residents divided over £450k traffic restrictions
South London residents are bitterly divided over a council’s £450,000 traffic scheme that came into place last week. Since last Monday, October 23, drivers…
Brixton residents demand action after shocking incidents of anti-social behaviour on their doorsteps
Brixton locals have demanded the police and council take action to stop drug users relieving themselves on their doorsteps. Residents living in the town centre…
Drivers baffled by conflicting speed limit signs in South London
Drivers have been left baffled by conflicting speed limit signs on a South London Road. Painted markings indicating that Streatham High Road was a…
Labour win by-election after councillors death
Labour have won a South London council by-election which was called after the previous councillor died. The party’s candidate for Vauxhall, Tom Swaine-Jameson, finished…
Historic Lewisham bathhouse refurbishment delayed due to funding
Crumbling South London swimming baths abandoned for almost a decade will remain empty for even longer after a developer ran out of money to…
