Widow who worked through pandemic claims council “forcing” her into homelessness – South London News

Widow who worked through pandemic claims council “forcing” her into homelessness – South London News

A 57-year-old widow who worked through the pandemic says she is being forced into homelessness by a council. Joanne Howell, 57, was housed in temporary accommodation in Englands Lane, Camden, by Southwark... Read more »
The great Notting Hill clean-up begins! Council teams swarm west London to tidy up mounds of rubbish after two million revellers took to the streets to enjoy carnival spectacular

The great Notting Hill clean-up begins! Council teams swarm west London to tidy up mounds of rubbish after two million revellers took to the streets to enjoy carnival spectacular

After two days of steel drums, barbecues and flamboyant headdresses, Notting Hill Carnival drew to a close last night. Hundreds of thousands of partygoers massed in Kensington for a sunny ‘carnival climax’... Read more »
Harrow Council calls for right to block Ulez expansion

Harrow Council calls for right to block Ulez expansion

Mayor Sadiq Khan is moving ahead with the planned outer-London expansion of Ulez from August 29, which will charge motorists in all 32 boroughs £12.50 per day for the most polluting vehicles.... Read more »
Join Newham’s Celebration of Iranian Women – Newham Council

Join Newham’s Celebration of Iranian Women – Newham Council

• Newham Council to support the Iranian WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM! movement with a ground-breaking artistic performance at Stratford Park As part of the Newham Unlocked cultural initiative, Newham Council has collaborated with... Read more »
Council seizes more than 100 dumped e-bikes this month – South London News

Council seizes more than 100 dumped e-bikes this month – South London News

A council has seized more than 100 dumped e-bikes this month to keep pavements clear across the borough. Officers from Hammersmith and Fulham’s law enforcement team and parking team have started to... Read more »
Smashing It! Newham Sixth Formers Post Record Results – Newham Council

Smashing It! Newham Sixth Formers Post Record Results – Newham Council

Newham’s 18 year olds have defied the odds, turning in a set of results that outstrip 2019 grades. The class of ‘23, who missed the full GCSE exam experience due to COVID-19... Read more »
East London council urges residents to be wary of doorstep traders

East London council urges residents to be wary of doorstep traders

Residents of Barking and Dagenham are being warned about doorstep traders and to not be caught by something that sounds too good to be true (it probably is). Trading Standards Officers from... Read more »
Life in London’s ‘shanty town’: How Labour council is charging £1,560-a-month for old shipping containers piled up in a rundown estate rife with drug gangs

Life in London’s ‘shanty town’: How Labour council is charging £1,560-a-month for old shipping containers piled up in a rundown estate rife with drug gangs

When the Marston Court estate was built in 2017, Ealing’s Labour-run council described it as a ‘ground-breaking and innovative’ solution for vulnerable families and the homeless. Shipping containers piled alongside and on... Read more »
Stratford Station Investment Bid So East London Continues To Thrive – Newham Council

Stratford Station Investment Bid So East London Continues To Thrive – Newham Council

A coalition of public and private sector bodies is supporting plans for a major redevelopment of one of the country’s busiest train stations, submitted to Government today Tuesday, August 1, 2023). The... Read more »
UPDATE – Essex Council bans Sadiq Khan from putting up …

UPDATE – Essex Council bans Sadiq Khan from putting up …

THE case brought before the High Court in opposition to Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion has failed, and the London Mayor can now continue with the move to increase the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Five... Read more »