Council to move ahead with plans to increase community infrastructure levy amid claims from residents that borough is becoming a ‘s**thole’
Greenwich Council has agreed to put forward plans to increase the fee developers must pay to contribute to local infrastructure amid claims from residents…
Residents fear return of ‘mini-Glastonbury’ to their area – yet organisers claim support
Bromley residents have claimed a ‘mini-Glastonbury’ style music festival in their area is so disruptive that they are forced to leave their homes for…
Plans to plonk a 14-storey tower in suburbia take a step forward despite over 1,000 people objecting
Plans to put a 14-storey tower in South London suburbia have taken a step forward despite over 1,000 people objecting to the proposals. Planners…
Parents say NHS decision to move children’s cancer services to central London location ‘puts children at risk’
An NHS decision to move children’s cancer services for South London and South East England to one location has been criticised by thousands of…
Khan challenged over amount of “blatantly visible” drug taking seen on the streets of London
Sadiq Khan was challenged by a Tory critic on Friday over the amount of “blatantly visible” drug taking seen on the streets of London.…
Sadiq Khan will demand a “national strategy to tackle the complex causes of crime”
Sadiq Khan has demanded a “national strategy to tackle the complex causes of crime”, while highlighting data on the link between the cost of…
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…
