Wardens could patrol every town centre in South London borough to tackle ASB
Neighbourhood wardens could begin patrolling every town centre in Wandsworth, after the success of a trial scheme. Wandsworth Council’s Labour administration has pledged to…
Contentious LTN scheme has come into effect permanently this week
A contentious LTN scheme in Greenwich has come into effect permanently this week. The West and East Greenwich Neighbourhood Management Scheme went live on…
Plans to demolish old South London hospital wing for 150 new flats set for approval
Plans to demolish a former wing of a South London hospital for 150 new homes have been recommended for approval. Regent Wing, off Coombe…
‘I waited three years to have water leak fixed’
A South London woman who has had to endure a water leak at the front of her council property for the last three years…
Cutty Sark DLR re-opening
“People power” has been praised for pushing through the refurbishment of a DLR station after it reopened with new escalators, a new lift and…
Croydon Mind gets a new home as demand surges for mental health services
“These are services that are not only life-changing but, in some circumstances, life-saving as well,” said Emma Turner, as Mind opened its new Croydon…
Traffic chaos on Baring Road
A hair and beauty salon owner says roadworks outside her shop in South East London have led to some customers cancelling their appointments. Bola…
Resident awarded £500 after council failed to properly plan for the ending of his Education, Health Care Plan
A Lewisham resident has been awarded £500 in compensation after the council failed to properly plan for the ending of his Education, Health and…
Lime bikes ban approved
Lime e-bikes will be banned from being hired or parked in a South West London borough, under new rules. Richmond Council has approved plans…
Public inquiry into controversial 29-storey tower by Battersea Bridge begins
A 29-storey tower proposed for the bottom of Battersea Bridge is nearly five times the height deemed suitable for the area, the local council…
176-year-old pub demolition plans refused again
Plans to demolish a 176-year-old pub in Woolwich and replace it with flats have been rejected for a second time. Greenwich Council has refused…
Shared living flats and social housing planned for Elephant & Castle site
Plans to build 695 shared living flats and 79 social rent homes on the site where an 18-storey office block was supposed to have…
