Councillors criticise developers for new plans when they still owe the council £3m after window pane fall
A councillor says the local community has “no faith” in a developer seeking to build three new tower blocks in Colliers Wood, after a…
Christmas bin collection dates
Bexley Council has released its festive bin collection schedule as well as details on how borough residents can dispose of Christmas trees. There will…
Council scraps most of its controversial parking scheme
Greenwich Council has scrapped most of its plans to introduce controlled parking zones (CPZs) across the borough following widespread public backlash. The council announced…
Sadiq Khan breaks silence on alleged confrontation with Chancellor Rachel Reeves
The Mayor of London has insisted his relationship with Rachel Reeves remains “very fraternal” in light of reports that the Chancellor abruptly cut short…
Christmas and New Year bin collections in Lewisham
Lewisham residents will experience some changes to their usual bin collection dates because of the festive period. From Monday, December 22, some bin collections…
Day centre for learning disabled adults to stay open for another 10 years after backlash
A South London day centre for adults with learning disabilities will stay open for the next 10 years, as arrangements to save it from…
Residents and businesses ‘ignored’ over drastic hikes in parking charges as they vow to keep fighting
Residents say they have been ignored by a South London council over drastic hikes in parking charges. Gia Borg-Darcy, 50, vowed to press ahead…
Blackfriars Crown Court to be redeveloped into student accommodation and social housing after plans approved
A former crown court in London is to be demolished and replaced with student accommodation and social housing after the plans were approved by…
New Woolwich Waves leisure to open on New Year’s Day
Greenwich Council has revealed the opening date of the new Woolwich Waves leisure centre. The borough’s new flagship leisure facility in Woolwich town centre…
Mayor criticised for 2019 cycling bridge cancellation as he hails launch of electric River Thames ferry
Londoners are being saddled with “overpriced ferry tickets” after City Hall scrapped a free pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames, the Mayor…
Council ‘sets precedent’ by rejecting HMO on residential street after huge local backlash
Sutton Council has gone against its own officers’ advice and rejected plans to convert a family home on a narrow residential street into an…
Foot tunnel regeneration plan agreed
Plans to undertake a “full tunnel regeneration” of the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels are in the pipeline. Greenwich Council’s acting cabinet member for…
