Mayor hints at opposition to TfL proposals ending Congestion Charge discount for electric vehicles
The Mayor of London has suggested that businesses in London who purchased electric vehicles (EVs) should be “rewarded” for making the transition rather than…
Bakerloop bus route to get £5m in developer funding
More than £5million worth of developer funding will go towards the delivery of the new Bakerloop bus route service which is set to launch…
Allotment holders ‘blindsided’ after council cut down four mature apple trees on long-standing plot
Allotment holders have said they were blindsided after Croydon Council cut down four mature apple trees on a long-standing plot without the leaseholders’ permission,…
3,000 seat theatre plans on peninsula unveiled
London’s largest theatre could be opening in Greenwich next year – then be demolished 10 years later. Troubadour Theatres has announced plans for a…
Upgrades to unique part of South London park planned after years of uncertainty
A unique section of a South London park could finally see upgrades after years of uncertainty. Wandsworth Council is bringing forward proposals to improve…
Fitness club set for new gym and bigger pool to open up to community for first time
A health and fitness club in South London is set to undergo a major revamp with a new gym, bigger swimming pool and more…
First demonstration in Sutton for decades as crowds clash over flags
Sutton’s town centre witnessed its first major demonstration in decades over the weekend, as anti-fascist campaigners faced off with Union and St George’s flag…
Former lollipop man of 23 years wants to keep his old uniform, but council won’t let him
For over 20 years Robert Boyce helped children in Croydon cross the road on their way to and from school – until he was…
Council halts high street pedestrianisation after backlash and now has other plans
Lewisham Council has decided to pause on its plans to pedestrianise Deptford High Street following strong opposition from a campaign group made up of…
Adult social care in South London borough with ‘compassionate’ staff rated ‘good’
Adult social care run by a South London council has been rated ‘Good’ by the care watchdog. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) praised Wandsworth…
Developments built within borough could help plug funding gap for new Overground station
A South London council will discuss using funding from developments built within the borough to help plug a funding gap for a new London…
Plans for parking zones across the borough of Greenwich sees groups set up to oppose it
Residents across Greenwich have called new parking proposals that will add more permit zones “utterly ludicrous” with many viewing the council plan as “another…
