The boroughs where it could take a 100 years to clear family-sized social rented homes
The waiting list for a family-sized social rented home in some London boroughs would now take over a century to clear completely at the…
Chessington’s new theme land approved
Chessington World of Adventures will open a new themed land with a rollercoaster, children’s ride and play areas. The popular resort in South London…
South London councils named and shamed in safety failings report
A South London mum and her three kids were left living with a sewage leak in their bathroom for 11 months by a council,…
Croydon forced to pay blind doctor hundreds for infringing his right to vote secretly
A blind doctor has won a payout from Croydon Council after the authority denied him the right to vote independently and in secret. Despite…
Merton starts work on ‘first new council homes in a generation’
Merton Council has begun construction on the borough’s first new council homes ‘in a generation’, aiming to deliver 400 by 2027. While the move…
Leukemia survivor family says hospital staff gave them the ‘fighting mindset’
“It was surreal. We walked into St Helier, and Jackson was a live wire, with just his rash. Just a few hours later, he was…
Superloop consultation opens for route between North Greenwich and Thamesmead
A six-week consultation into a new Superloop express bus service linking several neighbourhoods across south east London has been opened. The proposed SL11 route…
More investigations launched into ‘devastating spillage’ at the River Wandle
Transport for London has confirmed two separate investigations are under way into a ‘completely unacceptable’ diesel spill that it’s feared is causing devastation in…
Road closures surrounding Putney Bridge
Roads around a South London bridge will shut for resurfacing from Monday, in the final phase of a major scheme to help with congestion.…
Major diesel spillage has polluted one of the UKs most important and historic chalk streams
Merton Council has warned the public to avoid the River Wandle after a major diesel spill has polluted the ‘at-risk’ South London chalk stream. …
Croydon Council to crack down on private landlords providing poor housing
Croydon Council is set to reinstate a selective licensing scheme to improve conditions and raise standards in the borough’s private rented sector. The move…
Croydon seeking a whopping £136 million bailout from the government
Croydon Council has revealed it has overspent by £35 million this year and is now seeking an unprecedented £136 million bailout from the Government…
