Montessori nursery faces closure
A beloved nursery in South West London that has been called a “second home” to families is facing closure. Richmond Council confirmed it will…
Sutton Council leader says more town centre building is needed to protect ‘suburban heartlands
“It’s becoming the new Croydon.” That’s a common refrain among Sutton locals when describing the changing face of the town centre. It can refer…
Future of children’s centres still unclear
The future of Greenwich’s adventure playgrounds remains in doubt with the council set to make a decision on five sites after a public consultation.…
Reform wins first-ever London council seat
Reform UK won its first ever London election this week with a victory in Bromley. Alan Cook has become Reform’s first directly-elected London councillor…
Two more school closures scrapped as watchdog finds it ‘unlawful’
The decision to close two primary schools in Lambeth has been rejected by the government’s Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) after it found…
Campaigners vow to keep fighting as judge allows Wimbledon expansion to go ahead
Campaigners have vowed to keep fighting after a judge backed planning permission to expand the home of Wimbledon tennis. The Greater London Authority (GLA)…
School children stand up to Croydon Council in lollipop patrol protest
Dozens of school children and parents formed a protective ring around their lollipop man in protest at Croydon Council’s plans to axe crossing patrols…
Met announces loss of police front counters, with Merton heavily affected
Merton residents are facing a major blow to community policing as the Metropolitan Police confirms plans to close the public-facing front counters at both…
South London hotel to be used as temporary accommodation for 186 homeless families
A new hotel in South London will be used as temporary accommodation as demand from homeless families rises. Wandsworth Council is set to enter…
Kew Gardens’ iconic Palm House to shut for 5 years in £60m renovation
Kew Gardens’ iconic Palm House is set to shut for five years in a huge £60million renovation project. The Victorian glasshouse, which sits at…
Council approves savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close £30m budget gap
A South London council has approved a fresh package of savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close a £30m budget gap…
Mayor says Croydon is not failing as Council debates possible future under government commissioners
Croydon’s Mayor has insisted that the council is “not failing” as the prospect of a possible government takeover looms. Mayor Jason Perry has vowed…
