HMP Wandsworth ‘needs to move out 400 prisoners’ to begin fixing ‘broken piece of the community’
Campaigners fighting for better conditions at HMP Wandsworth have said the troubled prison needs to move out around 400 prisoners to begin improving. Members…
‘Abandoned’ park where kids’ playground gets covered by ‘green slime’
A South London park has been described as ‘abandoned’ due to its condition, with a children’s playground that gets covered by ‘green slime’ when…
Ex-police officer warns drivers could have been unfairly fined in ‘chaotic’ South London roadworks
An ex-police officer has raised concerns about ‘chaotic’ South London roadworks that saw him wrongly fined £130 for driving in a bus lane. Tim…
Plans for floodlights at Crystal Palace FC academy’s training grounds approved
Plans for a set of floodlights at Crystal Palace FC academy’s training grounds have been approved, despite claims no consideration has been made for…
Council to lobby TfL to improve bus services
Richmond Council is set to lobby Transport for London (TfL) to improve local bus services after outlining issues plaguing residents. The authority listed the…
Bexley Council has approved plans for a new craft beer pub in Eastside Quarter
Plans for a new craft beer pub off a Bexley high street have been approved, despite neighbours fearing punters would ‘puke’ outside their homes.…
Plans for 500 flat complex in Sutton to replace old office building
Around 500 new flats could be coming to the area around Sutton station soon. Developers revealed the plans to replace the existing office block…
Opening date announced for Sutton’s newest cinema on site of old Chicago’s nightclub
The Thowley Yard independent cinema is due to open its doors later this month and will replace the long-dormant Chicago’s nightclub plot. Alongside a…
Plans to demolish old New Malden care home for school expansion
Plans have been submitted to demolish a former care home and physiotherapy practice in South London to accomodate the expansion of a junior school.…
Transport discounts to help Richmond drivers with ULEZ expanded to all residents
Transport discounts introduced to help Richmond drivers with the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) have been extended to include all residents.…
Parts of London’s green belt ‘must be opened up to allow home-building if the capital’s housing crisis is to be solved’
Parts of London’s green belt must be opened up to allow home-building if the capital’s housing crisis is to be solved, politicians were warned…
Tenant who waited years for repair works to receive £21k in compensation
A tenant who waited years for the council to carry out repair works to their London flat is set to receive £21k in compensation.…
