Mayor opens Wellesley Road crossing
The new Wellesley Road crossing opened on December 3rd, with Mayor Jason Perry calling it the “final missing link” in reconnecting a road that…
Cabinet approves demolition of tower block full of fire safety issues
A South London tower block riddled with multiple fire safety issues is to be demolished following cabinet approval on Tuesday (December 2). Marie Curie…
Sutton Life Centre relaunch as SEND hub
The Sutton Life Centre has reopened after years of underuse, transformed into what organisers are describing as a “one-stop shop” for young people with…
Mitcham to get new banking hub after last branch closure
A new shared banking hub will soon restore in-person banking to Mitcham as the town prepares to lose its last remaining bank. The proposal…
Council hit by cyber attack is investigating a data breach
A council hit by a cyber attack is investigating a data breach after discovering some information has been copied and taken away. Kensington and…
Forgotten World War One heroes to receive their own headstones after unmarked graves found
Two dozen First World War heroes who were buried in unmarked graves for over a century are set to be honoured for their contributions…
Catford Police Station plans approved
A former South London police station will be converted into dozens of new flats after the plans were unanimously approved by councillors on Tuesday…
Greenwich launches a toilet map
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a brand-new public toilet map to make it easier for residents and visitors. Toilet Map, created in collaboration with…
Future of adventure play centres revealed
Two of Greenwich’s adventure play centres (APCs) may close entirely to save Greenwich Council money with the authority finally unveiling its youth play transformation…
Redevelopment of derelict shopping centre will see taller buildings and more homes
The redevelopment of a derelict “eyesore” shopping centre in Lewisham has been approved despite objections over the 17-storey height of the tallest building. The…
75 homes added to Woolwich town centre development with more affordable homes
Plans to add 75 more homes and increase the amount of affordable housing within a large residential development in Woolwich town centre have been…
Council throws out request to halt closure of residential school for autistic kids
A South London council has thrown out a request to delay closure of a much-loved residential school in Kent for autistic children. Bradstow School…
