Lollipop man, 89, made redundant from lifeline job by east London council after 24 years

Lollipop man, 89, made redundant from lifeline job by east London council after 24 years

Alfred Tollen has been working in Romford for 24 years (Go Fund Me / Paula Leahy) An 89-year-old lollipop man has been made redundant from his job that “gets him out of... Read more »
This former council house in London is on the market for £3,500,000

This former council house in London is on the market for £3,500,000

Can you picture yourself living here?(Credits: Tim Clarke) This unassuming home may have a deceptively modest exterior, but it’s price tag is pretty eye-watering at a cool £3.5 million. The reason behind... Read more »
London council committee lowers 2050 target for transit and active transportation

London council committee lowers 2050 target for transit and active transportation

A divisive debate at city hall about long-term transportation targets in London’s upcoming Mobility Master Plan (MMP) ended in a compromise. On Tuesday, council’s Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) considered a... Read more »
London Transit audit supported by council

London Transit audit supported by council

There is unanimous support for a performance audit of London Transit Commission (LTC). An audit would evaluate both the operations and performance of local bus service. On Tuesday, a council committee voted... Read more »
Sadiq Khan promises 40,000 new London council homes if he wins third term | London

Sadiq Khan promises 40,000 new London council homes if he wins third term | London

Sadiq Khan launched his campaign for a record third term as mayor of London by promising the “greatest council homebuilding drive in a generation” and defending his ultra-low emission zone for London.... Read more »
Campaigners petition council to keep East London Waterworks Park dream alive

Campaigners petition council to keep East London Waterworks Park dream alive

In an effort to stop London Council’s secure children’s home proposal from going ahead, activists have launched two petitions, reports Sebastian Mann, Local Democracy Reporter Main image credit: East London Waterworks Park,... Read more »
‘Mob rule’ or legitimate protest? Activists descend on council meeting demanding Gaza ceasefire | UK News

‘Mob rule’ or legitimate protest? Activists descend on council meeting demanding Gaza ceasefire | UK News

A banner filled with the names of children killed in Gaza stretched down the street across the road from St Pancras Station. Activists with megaphones and Palestinian flags had descended on Camden... Read more »
East London council rescues vulnerable tenant from converted crack den

East London council rescues vulnerable tenant from converted crack den

A vulnerable council tenant in Barking and Dagenham has handed their keys back to the council and agreed to live in supported accommodation after their property had been taken over by drug... Read more »
Tower Hamlets Council faces DLUHC government probe

Tower Hamlets Council faces DLUHC government probe

A letter to Tower Hamlets Council sent last week (February 22) by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) details a number of issues which are said to be cause... Read more »
Inside London’s secret nuclear bunker hidden in council estate with control HQ in basement frozen in time since Cold War

Inside London’s secret nuclear bunker hidden in council estate with control HQ in basement frozen in time since Cold War

THIS is London’s secret nuclear bunker hidden in a council estate with a control centre in the basement which dates back to the Cold War. Pear Tree House looks like just another... Read more »