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…
Twickenham families hold protest to demand TfL make ‘death trap’ junction safer
Families protested at a “death trap” junction in South West London on Friday to call for urgent safety improvements. More than 2,500 residents signed…
Scandal-hit HMP Wandsworth ‘starting to recover’ but still ‘inhumane and unfit for purpose’
A scandal-hit South West London prison has begun to recover but major concerns remain, an inspection has found. HMP Wandsworth’s Independent Monitoring Board (IMB)…
Mayor of London and Met Police criticised for leaving London with just two 24/7 front counters
The Mayor of London and Met Police continued to come under fire for revised plans which would save eight sites it had intended to…
Shopping centre redevelopment plans set for approval
Major plans to redevelop Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with more than 1,700 homes have been recommended for approval this week. Developer Landsec…
Council pledges to carry out reviews on every major works project from last decade
Southwark Council has pledged to carry out reviews on every major works project which has taken place in the borough over the last decade…
Families fight for much-loved lollipop lady’s job to be saved
South London families say making a school’s much-loved lollipop lady redundant raises serious concerns for children’s safety. Residents are campaigning for Rita’s job to…
