Gove slams Hammersmith and Fulham for ‘unacceptable’ Housing Ombudsman findings

Gove slams Hammersmith and Fulham for ‘unacceptable’ Housing Ombudsman findings

Ben LynchMar 31, 2024

The Housing Secretary Michael Gove has written to Hammersmith and Fulham Council setting out ‘grave concerns’ following a damning report by the Ombudsman. Mr…

Scottish Post-Punk Play Hits London

Scottish Post-Punk Play Hits London

Michael HollandMar 31, 2024

Premiering with resounding success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, This is Memorial Device recounts the fictional history of legendary 1980s’ Airdrie post-punk band…

 Council collected around £11.8m last year in clean air fines

 Council collected around £11.8m last year in clean air fines

A pair of Clean Air Neighbourhoods (CANs) in south Fulham collected around £11.8m last year in fines, the local authority has revealed. Labour-run Hammersmith…

Hammersmith and Fulham residents to pay average £80 more council tax

Hammersmith and Fulham residents to pay average £80 more council tax

Ben LynchFeb 29, 2024

Hammersmith and Fulham residents will pay on average an additional £80.77 in council tax for the year ahead, with the council voting to implement…

Council awards new £2m contract to accelerate work tackling damp and mould

Council awards new £2m contract to accelerate work tackling damp and mould

Ben LynchFeb 25, 2024

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is upping efforts to tackle damp and mould across its housing estates with a new two-year, £2 million contract. This…

Hammersmith Bridge welcomes back cycling as two-way lane opens for 10 weeks

Hammersmith Bridge welcomes back cycling as two-way lane opens for 10 weeks

Ben LynchFeb 14, 2024

Cycling over the River Thames has become that bit easier in West London, thanks to a temporary cycle lane opened earlier this week on…

Council cuts fly-tipping more than any other London authority

Council cuts fly-tipping more than any other London authority

Ben LynchJan 26, 2024

Hammersmith and Fulham Council has successfully slashed fly-tipping by a higher percentage than anywhere else in the capital, with the local authority pointing to…

One Night in Dunningham

One Night in Dunningham

Michael HollandJan 21, 2024

An internet rumour. An incriminating photo. A heart-pounding pursuit of revenge within the seedy underbelly of a small English town. Saff’s best friend is…

Houseboat owners fighting sudden appearance of huge ‘apartment boats’

Houseboat owners fighting sudden appearance of huge ‘apartment boats’

Ben LynchDec 31, 2023

West London houseboat owners have said they are “thrilled” after the local council backed their fight against the introduction of ‘apartment boats’ to the…

Next steps in restoration of historic house and gardens

Next steps in restoration of historic house and gardens

Ben LynchDec 21, 2023

An historic West London attraction welcoming around 320,000 visitors a year is hoping to take the next steps in the ongoing restoration of its…

Potential school relocation due to ‘significant’ suitability issues

Potential school relocation due to ‘significant’ suitability issues

Ben LynchDec 3, 2023

A West London primary school may be temporarily relocated to a separate site due to “significant condition and suitability issues” – with officers conceding…

Cycling improvements to Wandsworth Bridge

Cycling improvements to Wandsworth Bridge

Safety for cyclists is set to improve at a bridge over the River Thames in West London with the introduction of a new segregated…