South London residents torn over approval of controversial leisure centre that thousands petitioned against

South London residents torn over approval of controversial leisure centre that thousands petitioned against

Kingston residents are divided after plans for the borough’s new leisure centre were approved last week, with some citing concerns about the cost of the £40milloin project. Plans to bulldoze the old... Read more »
London estate in neighbourhood where homes cost £1.5m leaks so badly residents struggle to use stairs

London estate in neighbourhood where homes cost £1.5m leaks so badly residents struggle to use stairs

A London estate in a neighbourhood where homes cost £1.5m leaks so badly stairs are soaked and water comes through the ceiling. Tenants at a housing block in Pimlico, Westminster have been... Read more »
Tower Hamlets Homes asks Barleymow residents to pay £85k

Tower Hamlets Homes asks Barleymow residents to pay £85k

Published: 8:55 AM May 25, 2022 Neighbours in Tower Hamlets have been asked to move out and fork out tens of thousands of pounds for building repairs. Tower Hamlets Homes (THH) has told people... Read more »
Upgrades coming to West London Dyke as flood-haunted residents look on

Upgrades coming to West London Dyke as flood-haunted residents look on

“It was scary,” Gianna Rigopoulos admitted, recalling when the Thames River flooded her street. “It was kind of like ocean waves washing up towards our house.” In February 2018, the Thames River... Read more »
‘We not just a fried chicken shop – we’re the community’s beating heart’: Residents fight council plan that would ‘wipe them out’

‘We not just a fried chicken shop – we’re the community’s beating heart’: Residents fight council plan that would ‘wipe them out’

It’s a late Wednesday afternoon in North London and Tottenham’s Chick-King is filled to the brim with customers patiently waiting for their fried chicken and chips as it begins to rain outside.... Read more »
Record number of super-tall buildings are being built in London, despite fears for skyline and suffering residents

Record number of super-tall buildings are being built in London, despite fears for skyline and suffering residents

A record level of planning permissions were granted for tall buildings in the capital last year, increasing by a quarter compared to 2020. More than 109 tall building schemes are now actively... Read more »
Inside Housing – News – ‘Organisation-wide issues’ lead G15 landlord to give majority of residents incorrect service charge estimates

Inside Housing – News – ‘Organisation-wide issues’ lead G15 landlord to give majority of residents incorrect service charge estimates

A large G15 landlord sent a number of its tenants incorrect service charge estimates for this year after it experienced “organisation-wide” issues with its setting of service charges. A Notting Hill Genesis... Read more »
Residents fuming with plans to knock down ‘heritage site’ in West London and build multi-storey hotel with basement

Residents fuming with plans to knock down ‘heritage site’ in West London and build multi-storey hotel with basement

Residents are fuming with proposed plans to knock down a local ‘heritage building’ in West London and replace it with a multi-story hotel. There have been objections from locals who don’t want... Read more »
‘We already have 7 gambling shops in 500 meters of London Underground stop’ – East London residents outraged after Tower Hamlets approve adult gaming centre

‘We already have 7 gambling shops in 500 meters of London Underground stop’ – East London residents outraged after Tower Hamlets approve adult gaming centre

A gaming centre has been given the go-ahead in East London after the local council voted to grant it a license to operate. Tower Hamlets licensing Sub-Committee has given permission for Palace... Read more »
Ealing residents fear iconic old mansion will be ruined by plans for new flats

Ealing residents fear iconic old mansion will be ruined by plans for new flats

Residents in West London fear an iconic old mansion could be surrounded by 325 flats that “would be a disaster” for the local community. Locals in West Twyford are worried that proposals... Read more »