First look at £17m transformation of Orpington leisure centre
Bromley Council has announced the long-awaited reopening date for the Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington. The transformed health and fitness hub will reopen next…
GLA: London Councils vows to continue funding Freedom Pass after pressure from campaigners
London Councils have pledged to maintain the Freedom Pass, which allows free travel on public transport for those aged 66 or over, following pressure…
Croydon listed among those with highest HMO rejections
Croydon is one of the strictest local authorities in the country for landlords seeking to create Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), according to new…
GLA: More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to increasing temperatures
More than a million homes in London may need significant upgrades to help curb the capital’s overheating crisis, the London Assembly has heard. The…
Residents protest over Local Plan for borough’s future
A South London council has been accused of betraying residents’ trust over the way it is proceeding with plans for the borough’s future. Kingston…
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich rated ‘Good’ by CQC
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in a significant outcome for the trust that…
Biggest South African festival in UK history planned for August
Plans to bring what has been called the biggest South African festival in British history to a Sutton park could see nearly 5,000 people…
Transport for London urged to halt Oxford Street plans due to fury over “sham” consultation
Westminster City Council is urging Transport for London (TfL) to halt orders introducing “permanent changes” to Oxford Street due to fury over a “sham”…
Vacant high street bank could become 24-hour slots centre
New plans to open a 24-hour gambling centre on a South East London high street are already proving unpopular with residents. Bexley Council received…
Full list of Richmond roads and pavements set for £9m makeover over the next year
Roads and pavements due for a nearly £9million makeover in a South West London borough have been revealed. Richmond Council has a budget of…
TfL launches DLR extension consultation
Transport for London has revealed new details on its proposed DLR extension across the River Thames to Thamesmead. London’s public transport operator has launched…
GLA: TfL must utilise new powers to crack down on e-bike “nuisance” parking, Labour say
Transport for London (TfL) must use new regulatory powers granted by the government to crack down on “nuisance” e-bike parking, City Hall Labour have…
