Lambeth Council paid more than £133,000 of compensation in six months after ‘failing to handle housing complaints’
More than £133,000 in compensation was paid to tenants across a period of six months after Lambeth Council failed to fix urgent repairs in…
HMP Wandsworth staff ‘took no meaningful steps’ to prevent prisoner’s suicide says watchdog
HMP Wandsworth staff did not take “any meaningful” steps to prevent a prisoner taking his own life, a watchdog has found. Aleksandras Maslennikovas, 47,…
Residents on Thamesmead’s Lesnes Estate granted judicial review
Plans to demolish Lesnes Estate will be put on hold after one of its residents won a legal battle to have the demolition approval…
Disabled woman left in ‘unsuitable’ temporary accommodation for more than 2.5 years
Wandsworth Council failed to move a disabled woman from her home for more than two-and-a-half years after deciding her property was unsuitable. A new…
‘Be More French’: Sadiq Khan Urged to Impose Speed Limit Cuts and Driving Restrictions During High Ozone Pollution
The Mayor of London should look to the French and impose driving restrictions in the capital during periods of high ozone pollution, the leader…
Croydon Council approves retrospective changes to ‘monstrosity’ flats
Croydon Council has approved retrospective planning permission for changes to a block of flats which critics say have made it almost entirely different from…
Richmond Council pays £1.8k after girl with SEND misses out on PE
Richmond Council has apologised for failing to make sure a girl with special educational needs (SEN) was receiving PE sessions. A new Local Government…
Wandsworth Council sets out plans to tackle ‘financial crisis’
Wandsworth Council’s new administration is set to cut specific schemes to help people with the cost of living and support refugees, with redesigned support…
Uxbridge Road bridge to get makeover after residents’ campaign
A bridge connecting two West London Tube stations is to be repainted in early August following months of campaigning from residents. The crossing linking…
Ministers urged to give TfL final say on driverless taxis as rollout looms
Ministers must hand over full control of driverless taxi trials to Transport for London (TfL), a senior London Assembly Member has said. Last year…
Merton Council ‘failed’ to provide a carer assessment to struggling mother
A mum was left without an answer for nearly a year on whether she was entitled to more support despite repeatedly telling her local…
Bromley adult education centre closure may be overturned
Bromley Council still wants to shut down an Orpington adult education centre after losing a court battle that quashed a decision over its closure.…
