Resident ballot returns majority ‘no’ to proposed demolition plans
A group of Stockwell residents are feeling relieved after a ballot which proposed the demolition and regeneration of their homes returned a majority ‘No’…
Council chose not to tell staff about legionella as it’s ‘not uncommon’
A West London council says it chose not to share important information about positive legionella samples in one of its buildings with staff because…
Council named three times in report on serious damp and mould failings
Lambeth Council has been named three times in a new Housing Ombudsman report which highlights serious damp and mould failings from social housing landlords.…
Wimbledon Park fireworks gets permanent licence to ‘continue responsible management’
A popular fireworks event in South London has won a permanent licence to make sure it “continues to be delivered responsibly”. Fireworks in the…
Council forecasts £2.2m budget gap
Bexley Council is forecasting just a £2.2 million overspend on its budget this year, far less than some other London boroughs. Neighbouring Greenwich is…
Volunteers behind a Black-curated film programme ‘feel ignored by BFI’
Volunteers behind a Black-curated film programme say they feel disrespected and completely ignored by the British Film Institute (BFI) after major changes were made…
Campaign to have TfL take over foot tunnel management
A campaign to have Transport for London (TfL) take over management of the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels has been launched. A group of…
Historic department store to be turned into 92-bed hotel despite petition
A historic South London department store will be turned into a 92-bed hotel, despite a petition signed by 400 residents opposing it. Wandsworth Council…
Cancer patient says children won’t be able to visit him if NHS trust moves services
A cancer patient says his children won’t be able to visit him in hospital and his life will be put at risk if an…
South Croydon residents ‘plagued by two years of missed food waste collections’
Residents of a small block of flats in South Croydon say they’ve endured more than two years of repeated missed food waste collections, leaving…
New youth hub opens in South Norwood amidst council youth service cuts by Croydon
A new community youth hub launched in Croydon this week, aiming to tackle youth loneliness and provide a safe, welcoming space for young people.…
Croydon Council CEO Katherine Kerswell resigns after five years in the post
Katherine Kerswell has resigned as Chief Executive of Croydon Council after five years in the role. The council confirmed she will receive no payments…
