Wandsworth Council weekly rent set to increase by average of £9.64
The average weekly rent for council tenants in a South London borough is set to rise by £9.64 in April. Wandsworth Council’s housing committee green-lit…
South London’s SEND provision takes another hit as play service described as ‘lifeline’ for low income families is suspended in Sutton
Sutton-based SEND service provider, PlayWise CIC, has temporarily suspended their family support following funding and grant money shortages. The fund exists to help low-income…
PROTESTERS CHANT ‘SHAME’ AS COUNCILLORS DUCK GAZA QUESTIONS
A London town hall meeting descended into chaos with furious protesters chanting ‘shame on you’ after councillors refused to answer their questions about the…
Transport for London has revealed plans to redevelop Woolwich town centre in a project to make streets and roads safer for commuter
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed plans to redevelop Woolwich town centre in a project to make streets and roads safer for commuters. The…
Mum with epilepsy in ‘inappropriate’ council flat says she needs a step-free showe
A South London mum with epilepsy claims her health has declined in her ‘inappropriate’ council flat and she needs a step-free shower for her…
Bus controllers to begin strike this week in south London after rejecting pay offer
Bus control room workers in South London will strike on six separate dates starting this week after rejecting a 5per cent pay rise. Around…
MAN TRIED TO CON COUNCIL OUT OF £80K IN FRAUDULENT COVID GRANTS
A businessman who tried to con a South London council out of £80,000 in Covid-19 grants has escaped jail. Mirza Altaf Ali Baig from Birmingham…
‘New cashless parking scheme could be ‘kiss of death’ for our south Croydon high street’
The introduction of a new cashless parking trial in Purley has caused a rift between residents. While some welcome the move towards modernity, others…
Historic pub plans for aparthotel
A Greenwich pub dating back to the early 1900s could have a hotel added on top of it in a set of upcoming plans.…
A popular Merton convenience store has reopened following closure after customers noticed ‘rat nibbled’ food on the shelves
A popular mini market in Lower Morden has reopened after the council issued its immediate closure on hygiene grounds. Grand Fresh Market, which sells…
Crystal Palace Football Club neighbours want to sell their homes
Bromley residents are considering selling their homes after a Premier League football club academy has thrown the area into ‘chaos’. Crystal Palace Football Club…
Bexleyheath care home is rated ‘inadequate’ after resident poured shampoo into porridge and ate it
A Bexley care home has been given the worst possible inspection rating after it was found a resident had poured shampoo into their porridge…
