Hammersmith & Fulham Council is honouring its armed forces veterans with a new 25% council tax discount, recognising the service and sacrifices of those who have defended the country. The move, approved at a Cabinet meeting on Monday 19 February, coincides with the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, marking the defeat of the […]
Brent Council has reinforced its zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping with the introduction of state-of-the-art AI CCTV cameras across key hotspot areas, including council-managed estates. The new cameras activate as soon as they detect suspicious movement, sending real-time footage directly to the council’s enforcement team, which has tripled in size since 2024. Early results show the […]
Croydon Local Plan progress has taken a major step forward after the council received confirmation from the Planning Inspectorate that the plan can move to the next stage of the statutory planning process. The decision marks a key milestone for the borough’s long-term planning framework, which sets out how Croydon is expected to develop up […]
Greenwich Councillors visited the newly opened Kidbrooke social housing nursery. The purpose-built nursery can provide for up to 81 children and is located within a 100% social housing scheme built in the area. The building’s design features bright and spacious rooms with high ceilings and large windows. The goal being to create a calm, safe […]
The Bromley adult social care Care Quality Commission report has been published following the CQC’s first assessment of how the council delivers adult social services to residents. The report recognises a number of strengths, alongside areas where improvements are still needed. Bromley Council has welcomed this balanced view but has also asked the CQC to […]
One month after reopening, Sidcup’s cinema is reporting rising attendance and renewed activity as it re-establishes itself as a cultural venue for the local community. Audience numbers have increased steadily each week, with a strong turnout across a varied programme of films and events. The cinema and café are now operated by Castle Cinema, an […]
Marylebone based Gr4vy, the cloud-based payments orchestration platform, has partnered with global payments provider Ecommpay to expand the range of payment options available to its merchant customers. The collaboration aims to ensure that every transaction is processed via the most appropriate payment route, enhancing convenience and efficiency. The partnership allows Gr4vy to offer merchants instant […]
Bexleyheath town centre will host an illuminated parade inspired by prehistoric marine life on Saturday 31 January, bringing large scale lantern artworks and live music to the Broadway. The centrepiece of the event will be a towering Basilosaurus lantern puppet. The illuminated sculpture is modelled on the extinct prehistoric whale and has been created as […]
A court ruling has confirmed that three Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in Tower Hamlets cannot be removed, following a legal challenge against the council’s decision to dismantle the schemes. The judgment has been welcomed by campaigners and political figures, who say it protects road safety, air quality and community space in east London. The disputed Tower […]
London Fire Brigade is urging carers, families and support workers to use the Home Fire Safety Checker as fire risks linked to hoarding increase during the winter months. The warning follows a rise in incidents across the capital and renewed concern about safety in cluttered homes. Firefighters attended 1,028 fires involving hoarding in 2025, marking […]
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