Neglected planters on Redbridge’s high streets will be taken away “as soon as possible” due to a lack of volunteers and funding to maintain them. During the pandemic, the Government funded more... Read more »
Redbridge Council has managed to close the gap in last year’s “challenging” budget despite an overspend of £10.2 million on day-to-day services. This week, deputy leader Kam Rai announced the council’s final position... Read more »
A south London man on full benefits due to a mobility issue says he is already stockpiling food for winter after not yet receiving his £150 Council Tax Rebate. Mark Parker, 56,... Read more »
Waltham Forest Council has privately settled a long–running dispute with its former waste contractor over the number of bins collected. In 2011, contractor Kier was awarded an eight-year waste and recycling contract... Read more »
Mum left with no food in fridge and only spaghetti hoops in cupboard wins battle with London council
An East London council failed to properly help a disabled woman when it suspected her son was trying to get control of her money, a local government ombudsman probe has found. Newham... Read more »
Major road closures across Newham: Sunday 29 May 2022. Road closures from 4am to 7.30pm Parking prohibited along route Plan any journey ahead Newham Council is advising residents to check out the... Read more »
A South London pub could be lost forever if a council doesn’t buy it, punters have warned. The Baring Hall Hotel in Lewisham has been closed since the Covid lockdown in 2020.... Read more »
After years of contentious debates, London City Council has approved a plan which restricts the heights of buildings surrounding Victoria Park. The Victoria Park Secondary Plan passed unanimously among attending councillors Tuesday... Read more »
A homeless man who fashioned himself a home from a wardrobe in the middle an East London street now has a place to live. Lukas K, 30, built the home from a... Read more »