The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has convened the first meeting of the newly formed Oxford Street Development Corporation Board, marking a significant step in plans to transform one of the capital’s most famous streets. The Mayor’s vision aims to create a world-class destination for shopping, leisure, and outdoor events, with a focus on pedestrianisation […]
The London Borough of Bexley is set to welcome 2026 with a vibrant day of culture at Hall Place & Gardens on Saturday 10 January. As part of Bexley’s Night Visions programme, supported by Arts Council England, the event combines world-class musical theatre with interactive community art, celebrating light, creativity, and well-being. The afternoon begins […]
A housing employee at Croydon Council has been convicted after it was discovered that she held a second full-time job with another London local authority. Sally Bodom, who was employed by Croydon Council’s housing department since July 2016, was dismissed after it emerged she had also been working full-time for Barnet Council. Bodom was able […]
London-based VibePay has confirmed a significant change to its platform, outlining plans to introduce weekly cashback rewards while placing peer to peer payments on hold from March 2026. The payments firm said the update marks a shift towards a rewards first payments model built on Open Banking. From March 2026, users will be able to […]
Westminster City Council has unveiled its City Plan Partial Review, introducing new policies to tackle climate change, boost affordable housing, and guide future development across the city. The updated plan comes after three years of consultation with residents, businesses, developers, and local stakeholders. At the heart of the review is the council’s new Retrofit First […]
Barking and Dagenham Council has reported 100% compliance following a New Year’s Eve underage alcohol test-purchasing operation across the borough. Trading Standards officers visited 23 licensed premises to ensure alcohol was not sold to anyone under 18. All businesses tested passed, highlighting their commitment to following the law and protecting young people. Councillor Syed Ghani, […]
Cafés operating across Hampstead Heath and Queen’s Park will remain open following the City of London Corporation’s decision to award new leases, amid what it describes as misleading and inaccurate claims about the outcome of the process. The City Corporation, which manages Hampstead Heath and Queen’s Park as registered charities, said the Hampstead Heath cafes […]
Access to free public transport for older Londoners could be scaled back after London Councils confirmed it is reviewing the cost of the Older Person’s Freedom Pass. London Councils, which represents the capital’s 32 boroughs and the City of London, said it is becoming increasingly concerned about the rising expense of delivering the scheme. While […]
Work to address loneliness across Bromley has been formally recognised in the New Year Honours, with the council’s Loneliness Champion awarded an MBE. Helayna Jenkins has received the honour for services to tackling loneliness. She joined Bromley Council in 2022 as its first Loneliness Champion and has since led a borough-wide programme aimed at reducing […]
England’s waste system is set for its most significant reform yet in April 2026, as the Government introduces its Simpler Recycling framework. The aim is to replace the existing patchwork of local rules with a single national system, bringing clarity to households and businesses alike. From April, all waste in England must be separated into […]
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