More than 100 wanted individuals have been arrested during the first three months of a Live Facial Recognition pilot in Croydon, according to figures released by the Metropolitan Police. The pilot began in October and represents a new operational approach for the technology in London. The Live Facial Recognition pilot in Croydon is the first […]
A new Health and Wellbeing Centre has been completed in Bromley, enabling health and wellbeing services to operate from a central town centre location. The development introduces a purpose built facility designed to support a range of local health provision. The Bromley Health and Wellbeing Centre provides modern accommodation for health services, including consulting and […]
Brent’s Kilburn Library on Salusbury Road is set to reopen on 2 February after a £1 million redevelopment, marking a significant investment in local cultural and community infrastructure. The project positions the building as a renewed public resource for residents in the south of the borough. Funding for the Kilburn Library reopening has been drawn […]
Electiva Healthcare has announced plans to open a new hospital in London in Summer 2026. The Electiva London Hospital will occupy a purpose-built site in South-West London on the banks of the River Thames, offering a combination of high-quality healthcare and luxury facilities. The flagship hospital will feature two fully equipped surgical theatres and ten […]
A sustained programme of partnership working has contributed to a reduction in rough sleeping across the borough, with Ealing Council reporting strong results from prevention and outreach activity. A range of initiatives focused on early intervention has helped many people move away from life on the streets, although some face additional barriers that make support […]
Ten women cyclists, spanning elite professionals and locally recognised role models, are set to be honoured this March through a new initiative linked to International Women’s Day. Transport for London and Santander Cycles will name ten cycle hire bikes after inspirational women cyclists in London, with customers invited to nominate their own cycling idol. The […]
Proposals have been published for NextGen Greenwich, a new youth and health and wellbeing service intended to support school aged children, young people and their families across the borough. The plans set out a revised approach that has been shaped with young people themselves and reflects what they have said they want from local provision. […]
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has introduced a new initiative to expand the availability of affordable, rent-controlled homes across the city for key workers. The plan aims to create at least 6,000 “Key Worker Living Rent” homes by 2030, providing housing at rents calculated on 40 per cent of the average net household income […]
Newham Council will review a series of planned transport safety upgrades at its Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 20 January. The borough has secured £4.5 million from Transport for London to fund projects during 2025/26. Officials have also submitted a bid for an additional £1.6 million for 2026/27 initiatives. Councillor Sarah Ruiz highlighted the Council’s ongoing […]
Brent Council has welcomed the Mayor of London’s announcement committing £400,000 to the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, funding that will support the next stage of development for the West London Orbital. The project, a proposed new London Overground rail line, aims to bring under-used freight tracks back into passenger service, creating fast […]
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