‘We’re trapped and isolated’: Elderly couple say they are stuck in top floor flat due to lift trouble
An elderly couple say they have been left all but “trapped” in their home because the lift in their building is constantly breaking down.…
Decision on Croydon Flyover funding expected this autumn
A decision on whether the Croydon Flyover will receive the government funding needed for a major refurbishment is expected this autumn, Transport for London…
Furzedown Recreation Ground plans for upgrade with inclusive equipment submitted
Plans to upgrade a Wandsworth park with new play equipment, redesigned areas and improved accessibility have been submitted. Wandsworth Council wants to transform Furzedown…
Derelict Plumstead pub could be turned into homes
A proposal to transform the site of a derelict 19th Century Plumstead pub into nine houses could take over a year to complete. This…
Lord Reglan could return as pub come ‘aparthotel’
Plans to renovate a vacant Woolwich pub and turn it into an ‘aparthotel’ have been lodged with Greenwich Council. This is the second time…
The ‘Peter Pan’ park with a huge galleon ship that’s just had a £3m makeover
A Peter Pan inspired park reopened this week (August 5), following a multi-million pound refurbishment by The Royal Parks. The Diana, Princess of Wales…
Brixton Street Gym to temporarily relocate to Herne Hill industrial estate after plans were unanimously approved
Brixton Street Gym is to temporarily relocate to an industrial estate in Herne Hill after plans were unanimously approved. Block WorkOut Foundation, the charitable organisation…
Bexley maternity hospital conversion into homes begins
Work has begun to convert a derelict hospital in Bexley into more than 100 new homes, a year on from its knife-edge planning approval…
Demand outstrips funding as boroughs battle for slice of City Hall’s £500k al fresco scheme
City Hall can help revive London’s ailing hospitality sector through a massive expansion of al fresco dining across the capital, Sir Sadiq Khan’s Deputy…
Twickenham stadium plan for up to 15 concerts a year submitted
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has submitted plans to hold up to 15 concerts for the world’s biggest artists every year at Twickenham’s Allianz…
Patients are spending longer at Croydon University Hospital A&E as average times rise since the pandemic
Patients are spending significantly longer in Croydon University Hospital’s A&E department, with new data showing average times have increased by nearly 52% since 2021.…
Charlton Riverside regeneration should bring ‘8,000 new homes and 1,000 new jobs’
Major public investment in Charlton Riverside should see the creation of 8,000 new homes and 1,000 new jobs over the next 20 years. Greenwich…
