Redbridge Council to remove neglected planters

Redbridge Council to remove neglected planters

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 closes budget gap despite £10.2m overspend

Redbridge Council closes budget gap despite £10.2m overspend

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 »
‘I stood my ground’ says Grandad, 73, after victory against West London council who banned him from playing dominoes

‘I stood my ground’ says Grandad, 73, after victory against West London council who banned him from playing dominoes

A pensioner has won his final court battle against Westminster City Council who sought to ban him from ‘playing dominoes loudly’ at a West London square. Ernest Theophile,74, says he was ‘in... Read more »
South London man, 56, on full benefits due to mobility issue says he’s ‘already stockpiling food for winter’ after not receiving £150 council tax rebate

South London man, 56, on full benefits due to mobility issue says he’s ‘already stockpiling food for winter’ after not receiving £150 council tax rebate

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 settles dispute with contractor Kier

Waltham Forest Council settles dispute with contractor Kier

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

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 »
Sunday 29 May 2022 – Newham Council

Sunday 29 May 2022 – Newham Council

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 »
Lewisham locals fear pub could be lost forever unless council buys it by force

Lewisham locals fear pub could be lost forever unless council buys it by force

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 »
London City Council approves Victoria Park Secondary Plan

London City Council approves Victoria Park Secondary Plan

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 »
Council knocks down homeless man’s house he built out of an old wardrobe after finding him a place to live

Council knocks down homeless man’s house he built out of an old wardrobe after finding him a place to live

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 »