Conservation groups warn new rules risk failing to boost nature in developments

Conservation groups warn new rules risk failing to boost nature in developments

From next week, planning rules that require developers to create new habitats as part of building projects to deliver an overall 10% boost to nature – known as “biodiversity net gain” –... Read more »
Private equity groups spot profit in UK’s nurseries

Private equity groups spot profit in UK’s nurseries

Nestled between high-end estate agents and bakeries in Highgate, N Family Club is fast becoming one of north London’s most sought after daytime venues. Members enjoy three meals a day, a devoted... Read more »
Several different protest groups are expected to take to the streets on Saturday, 5 November, including Million Mask March and Just Stop Oil. Met officers will respond effectively and quickly to any emerging public order incidents

Several different protest groups are expected to take to the streets on Saturday, 5 November, including Million Mask March and Just Stop Oil. Met officers will respond effectively and quickly to any emerging public order incidents

  The Met has been planning for some time the policing of these demonstrations with partners British Transport Police and City of London Police to ensure the safety and security of people... Read more »
Minister confirms two groups from Manston migrant centre in Kent were left stranded at London coach station | Politics News

Minister confirms two groups from Manston migrant centre in Kent were left stranded at London coach station | Politics News

A government minister has confirmed two groups of people who had crossed the Channel in small boats were left stranded in London after a “misunderstanding” with Home Office officials. Sky News spoke... Read more »
London City Airport Community Fund awards £41,500 to East London groups

London City Airport Community Fund awards £41,500 to East London groups

London City Airport has announced the successful applicants for the latest round of grants from the airport’s £75,000 (US$84,000) Community Fund. In total, £41,580 (US$46,600) of funding has been awarded to 15... Read more »
London City Airport Community Fund awards £41.5k funding to local groups to support East London’s recovery

London City Airport Community Fund awards £41.5k funding to local groups to support East London’s recovery

London City Airport has announced the successful applicants to the latest round of grants in 2022 from the airport’s £75,000 Community Fund. In total, £41,580 of funding has been awarded to 15... Read more »
Waltham Forest Branches shelter to gain from group’s 200km walk

Waltham Forest Branches shelter to gain from group’s 200km walk

Raising money for homeless services is a group calling themselves “The Loopy Walkers” who are attempting a 200km challenge. In a series of 25km walks the group, led by charity trustee Winston Reid,... Read more »
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Grants for east London groups tackling mental health

Published: 4:39 PM January 19, 2022 Groups supporting Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlet communities can now apply for grants of £5,000 to £100,000. A fund of £1.8million has been launched by East London NHS... Read more »
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The London community groups tackling violence with hope – can it work?

Reporter Ria Chatterjee has repeatedly witnessed the consequences of crime on London’s streets. Here, she looks at what has been done to break cycles of violence and give young people a sense... Read more »
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Fears self-employed and minority groups hit worst by ULEZ expansion as ‘roads empty’

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London was expanded to 18 times its origin size on Monday to encompass the majority of Greater London, within the boundaries of the North and... Read more »