GLA: Bus Lanes and LTNs are slowing down traffic in some parts of London, TfL admits
Extra bus lanes and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) have increased congestion for private cars on some of London’s streets, Transport for London (TfL) officials…
Luxury 25-storey apartment block by Thames nears completion
Minor changes have been made to plans for a 25-storey luxury apartment block by the River Thames in South London, ahead of its opening…
Newly-opened children’s home rated ‘Outstanding’ – Ofsted report
A children’s home in South London which opened only a few years ago has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The Southwark Council-run children’s home…
South Croydon station misses out on accessibility upgrades
Passengers in South Croydon will have to wait longer for step-free access at their local station after the Government confirmed it will not fund…
‘Cash cow’ yellow box junctions that made £451k in 8 months ruled ‘legally compliant’
Two controversial yellow box junctions in South London that made more than £450,000 in just eight months have been ruled “legally compliant”. Kingston Council…
Average council rent in Lewisham could increase by £5.95 per week from April 2026
The average council rent in Lewisham could increase by £5.95 per week from April 2026. Lewisham Council is proposing a rent increase of 4.8per…
Greenwich Council ask residents to put forward their suggestions for future developments in the borough
Residents in the Royal Borough of Greenwich are being asked give their opinions at the Big Local Plan Community Assembly so they can help…
Parks set to host more festivals, open-air cinema and outdoor theatre
More festivals, open-air cinema and outdoor theatre are set to be held in parks across South West London, under a new council strategy. Richmond…
Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’
A South London Youth Justice Service which supports young people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system has gone from requiring…
Iconic pub where Rolling Stones and Kate Bush performed shuts for major revamp
One of London’s oldest live music venues has temporarily shut for a major revamp. The Half Moon, in Putney, is set to reopen in…
Tourist tax in London could raise £352million every year – but central boroughs demand half the revenue
A tourist tax on overnight visitors to London could raise more than £350million per year for the capital – but central boroughs are keen…
Watchdog ‘very concerned’ over HMP Wandsworth’s failure to keep suicidal prisoner safe
A watchdog has expressed shock over failures at HMP Wandsworth to keep a suicidal prisoner safe. Sebastião Lucas, 34, took his own life just…
