Boys ‘may be quitting school to support families’
Fears have been raised that boys are dropping out of school so they can take casual jobs to help their cash-strapped families, as new…
Croydon shoppers say the high street has ‘lost its sparkle,’ with many now saying they would rather shop in Bromley
Croydon shoppers said they would rather go to Bromley or Redhill and that the town has ‘lost its sparkle’ despite the announcement of new…
Mayor warns council’s ‘financial legacy is not sustainable’ after approving budget and 4.99% council tax increase
Croydon Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase as part of its budget for this year. This increase, approved at a meeting on…
Hotel planned beside 17th century buildings
Plans for a new hotel beside several historic buildings dating back to the 17th century have been outlined for a town centre in Greenwich.…
Sutton Council leader Dombey to step down after 12 years, but will remain a councillor
Ruth Dombey has announced she will be standing down as leader of Sutton Council in May. The Liberal Democrat leader, who represents the Sutton…
New hotel could be built above Pret next to Balham Underground and train stations
A new hotel with flats above could be built next to Balham Underground and National Rail stations in South London. The plans would see…
Sadiq Khan hails completion of the main circle of his Superloop network of express bus services
Sadiq Khan has hailed the completion of the main circle of his Superloop network of express bus services. The loop’s final three routes were…
First photos of £24 million Lewisham High Street plans
New photos show what Lewisham’s High Street could look like in the future under £24 million plans to put a canopy over the market…
Wandsworth announced as the next London Borough of Culture in £1.35m boost
Wandsworth will be the next London Borough of Culture, it has been announced. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced today (March 11) the borough…
Penge tower block approved
Plans for a set of tower blocks up to 16 storeys-tall have been approved in Penge, despite over 2,500 people objecting to the scheme.…
Homeless families ‘being sent to Manchester’, claim councillors
Greenwich councillors have claimed that the housing crisis in the borough has become so bad that homeless families are being sent as far as…
Sadiq Khan has “applauded” Lambeth Council for suspending a controversial low traffic neighbourhood
Sadiq Khan has “applauded” Lambeth Council for suspending a controversial low traffic neighbourhood (LTN), while dismissing the idea it could set a precedent for…
