Borough had highest number of e-scooter and e-bike fires within homes in 2025
A South London borough had the highest number of e-scooter and e-bike battery fires within residential properties in the capital in 2025, a London…
Thamesmead’s new town risks becoming an ‘unsuitable’ failure without infrastructure from day one, ministers warned
The two ‘New Towns’ planned for London will only succeed if they are paired with transport, high-quality green spaces and optimal amounts of social…
Battersea Power Station jetty to host open-air cinema, events and exhibitions for 2 more years
Battersea Power Station is set to continue hosting pop-up events and exhibitions at a jetty on the banks of the River Thames until 2028…
Woolwich foot tunnel lift to be fixed by December
The Woolwich Foot Tunnel’s north lift could finally be fixed by December, Greenwich Council says – after almost four years out of action, writes…
Town centre transformation moves ahead as ‘standing still not an option’
Plans to improve a popular South West London town centre are moving ahead, after a councillor warned “standing still is not an option”. Richmond…
First look at £17m transformation of Orpington leisure centre
Bromley Council has announced the long-awaited reopening date for the Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington. The transformed health and fitness hub will reopen next…
GLA: London Councils vows to continue funding Freedom Pass after pressure from campaigners
London Councils have pledged to maintain the Freedom Pass, which allows free travel on public transport for those aged 66 or over, following pressure…
Croydon listed among those with highest HMO rejections
Croydon is one of the strictest local authorities in the country for landlords seeking to create Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), according to new…
GLA: More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to increasing temperatures
More than a million homes in London may need significant upgrades to help curb the capital’s overheating crisis, the London Assembly has heard. The…
Residents protest over Local Plan for borough’s future
A South London council has been accused of betraying residents’ trust over the way it is proceeding with plans for the borough’s future. Kingston…
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich rated ‘Good’ by CQC
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in a significant outcome for the trust that…
Biggest South African festival in UK history planned for August
Plans to bring what has been called the biggest South African festival in British history to a Sutton park could see nearly 5,000 people…
