Community calls for free internet in temporary accommodation – South London News

Community calls for free internet in temporary accommodation – South London News

Residents have come together to call for free internet access for people living in temporary accommodation. Last week Members of the Lewisham and Greenwich Citizens (LGC) group and Lewisham Refugee and Migrant... Read more »
I Quit! Landlords exit the temporary accommodation se…

I Quit! Landlords exit the temporary accommodation se…

London local authorities say there’s been a surge in landlords withdrawing from the sector providing temporary accommodation for homeless households. A survey by the umbrella organisation called London Councils reveals that between September 2022... Read more »
Temporary lettings chief in ‘strategically importan…

Temporary lettings chief in ‘strategically importan…

Knight Frank has appointed a temporary head of lettings in what it calls its “strategically important” Chelsea office in London. Willow Bushnell is head of lettings as maternity cover for Ellie White.... Read more »
UK heatwave update: Temporary relief for Brits as temperatures set to soar in July

UK heatwave update: Temporary relief for Brits as temperatures set to soar in July

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The UK is set to... Read more »
Councils spending millions on housing families in temporary accommodation – South London News

Councils spending millions on housing families in temporary accommodation – South London News

By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Homeless families are spending up to a decade living in hostels – costing councils millions of pounds in the process. One Lewisham family spent more than... Read more »
Lauren Kelly | The Lure of the Temporary · LRB 1 December 2022

Lauren Kelly | The Lure of the Temporary · LRB 1 December 2022

I hadn’t been to Printworks, the six thousand-capacity nightclub and events venue in south London, before this month. I doubt I would have been at all if it weren’t facing demolition. I... Read more »
London Bridge and Tower Bridge temporary cycle lane to stay – South London News

London Bridge and Tower Bridge temporary cycle lane to stay – South London News

By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter Temporary segregated cycle lanes linking London Bridge and Tower Bridge are to be made permanent following a public consultation held by Transport for London (TfL). The... Read more »
Thames Water confirms it WILL announce temporary hosepipe ban

Thames Water confirms it WILL announce temporary hosepipe ban

Thames Water has become the latest water company to announce plans for a hosepipe ban, amid fears that Britain is teetering on the edge of a drought. In a move that will... Read more »
Travel chaos as temporary traffic lights stuck on red at major city cross roads

Travel chaos as temporary traffic lights stuck on red at major city cross roads

Temporary traffic lights at a major cross roads in Liverpool City Centre are stuck on red, causing delays. Four sets of temporary traffic lights on Prescot Street at the junctions of Daulby... Read more »
No enforcement action to close Snaresbook temporary court

No enforcement action to close Snaresbook temporary court

A “totally inappropriate” temporary court building erected 35 years ago in Snaresbrook is still in use today despite government assurances that it would only stand for five years. In 1987, Redbridge Council... Read more »