How should gambling be regulated in Lewisham?
Residents are being asked to share their views on Lewisham Council’s new ‘gambling policy’ which sets out how the borough will regulate gambling premises…
McDonald’s could return to Walworth Road
McDonald’s could be returning to Walworth Road once again as it has set its sights on opening a new branch, with Southwark councillors expected…
Outdoor saunas could be coming to Richmond as council explores new income generating ideas
Richmond Council is investigating local interest in outdoor saunas and how it could operate them in the borough, as it looks for ways to…
Flats on historic burial ground in Worcester Park recommended for approval
Sutton Council is recommending approval for a three-storey block of eight flats on the historic site of a former convent burial ground in Worcester…
Croydon schools could turn empty classrooms into SEND facilities as pupil numbers fall
Croydon Council is considering plans to convert empty classrooms in mainstream secondary schools into specialist facilities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities…
‘Commuters won’t move to Southfields because of the District Line’ say campaigners
Frustrated South West London commuters have slammed the District Line’s poor service saying it’s causing people to change jobs to avoid having to use…
Wandsworth Council ‘to pay for 25 new police officers’
Wandsworth is set to get 25 new police officers patrolling the streets – because the council is paying for them. The local authority expects…
Heaven nightclub given special protected status
World-famous Heaven nightclub has been given special protected status by Westminster City Council to reduce the risk of it being redeveloped in future. The…
Monkey rescued from poor living conditions in Greenwich
A common marmoset monkey was rescued from a house in Greenwich following a report from a concerned citizen, writes Jessica Farmer… The monkey was…
Fire safety fears after ‘combustible materials’ found in Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s external walls and cladding
Combustible materials found in external walls and cladding at Woolwich’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital have the potential for “rapid fire spread” according to surveys –…
Aussie Rules team and residents say no to new 3G pitch on playing fields
An Aussie Rules football team has said Merton Council’s controversial plans to build an artificial grass pitch (AGP) on the playing fields they have…
Those living with sickle cell (like the leader of Greenwich Council) can be seen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The leader of Greenwich Council, who lives with sickle cell, visited a unit which opened up in neighbouring Lewisham, offering those with the condition…
