Outrage as developer behind Borough Triangle development plans to slash affordable homes
The developer behind a controversial housing development in South London is facing backlash as it wants to reduce its affordable housing offer to just…
Council applies for borough-wide injunction to tackle illegal car meets
Illegal car meets may face greater enforcement in Central London as Westminster City Council applies for a borough-wide injunction. Supported by Kensington and Chelsea…
GLA: Estate regeneration actually leading to “degeneration” for many Londoners, Sadiq Khan warned
By Kumail Jaffer and Cameron Blackshaw Estate regeneration schemes across London are leading to worsening living conditions, mass displacement and a loss of social…
Council faces up to £10m refund bill after LTN ruling
Croydon Council will have to revise its annual budget for the coming year because it faces a potential £10million refund bill for unlawful traffic…
Revised planning application for Canada Water Masterplan approved after Mayor’s grant
City Hall has approved a revised planning application for the Canada Water Masterplan which will see just 9 per cent affordable housing delivered on…
Wardens could patrol every town centre in South London borough to tackle ASB
Neighbourhood wardens could begin patrolling every town centre in Wandsworth, after the success of a trial scheme. Wandsworth Council’s Labour administration has pledged to…
Contentious LTN scheme has come into effect permanently this week
A contentious LTN scheme in Greenwich has come into effect permanently this week. The West and East Greenwich Neighbourhood Management Scheme went live on…
Plans to demolish old South London hospital wing for 150 new flats set for approval
Plans to demolish a former wing of a South London hospital for 150 new homes have been recommended for approval. Regent Wing, off Coombe…
‘I waited three years to have water leak fixed’
A South London woman who has had to endure a water leak at the front of her council property for the last three years…
Cutty Sark DLR re-opening
“People power” has been praised for pushing through the refurbishment of a DLR station after it reopened with new escalators, a new lift and…
Croydon Mind gets a new home as demand surges for mental health services
“These are services that are not only life-changing but, in some circumstances, life-saving as well,” said Emma Turner, as Mind opened its new Croydon…
Traffic chaos on Baring Road
A hair and beauty salon owner says roadworks outside her shop in South East London have led to some customers cancelling their appointments. Bola…
