Levelling up money is expected to increase trains for ‘under-served’ south London area
Designs will soon be drawn up for a new rail link which would double services for an ‘under-served’ area of South London. It comes…
Could we see the revival of Croydon’s historic Old Town?
Croydon locals want to see the town’s most historic area reach its full potential. With buildings dating back to the 14th Century, Croydon’s Old Town…
Purley pool site to be redeveloped despite Mayor’s election pledge to reopen it
More than a year after Croydon’s mayor promised to reopen Purley Pool, he has admitted it would cost too much to do so. Jason…
Could the long-promised Marks and Spencer in Crystal Palace finally begin development next year?
After more than a decade of work, a derelict building in the popular Crystal Palace triangle could finally get underway in 2024. But the…
Croydon mayor questioned by councillors for two hours over third bankruptcy notice
Croydon’s mayor was grilled by councillors a year on from his election. It came three months after the council was told a government-appointed panel…
The future of children’s centres in Sutton
A South London council is asking residents how much they use their local children’s centre as it considers their futures. There are a total…
Addiscombe high street feeling the pinch after last bank closes
A Croydon neighbourhood with a “village” feel has been left without a bank on its high street, meaning there is “one less reason” for…
Merton Council makes massive £186 million from company sale – but how does it plan to spend the money?
A South London council has revealed it made more than £185million from selling off a company it has owned since 1997. Earlier this year…
The sleepy neighbourhood where residents live next to 1,000 prison inmates
In a quiet corner of Sutton on the border of Surrey, residents live next door to more than 1,000 inmates in two separate prisons.…
More than 40 road Sutton could be 20mph
More than 40 roads in Sutton could soon have a 20mph speed limit. Sutton Council was asking locals what they think of plans to…
Lots of young families moving to Carshalton for cheap houses and the village atmosphere
Young families and professionals from South London are flocking to a ‘village’ on the edge of London. Excellent schools and cheaper house prices are attracting…
Government stumps up cash for new Sutton hospital and the refurbishment of St Helier
The government has finally stumped up the funding for a new hospital in Sutton and the refurbishment of St Helier Hospital. But there is still…
