Hold-ups inevitable for motorists during iconic bridge’s half-term closure
The iconic West London river crossing will be closed to vehicles in both directions from 7am, Tuesday, May 27, to 6am, Monday, June 2.
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Author: Yann Tear
Convenience store at Shell station is highly inconvenient in the eyes of some residents
By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter A Waitrose convenience store’s plans to sell alcohol 24 hours a day have worried
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Hospice pair have day to savour at celebrity-filled Chelsea Flower Show
Sam Lucas and Emma Pancha were joined by St Christopher’s Hospice staff members Jarmila Whiteley, Lorna Pearce and Emily Fisher on ‘preview day’ at the world famous show.
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Club with an A-lister pop and royalty past outlines lofty ambitions to revive its standing
The Roof Gardens on Kensington High Street said the new area would accommodate “general member programming and events” and include a library, work space and two member lounges, an application before Kensington and Chelsea council shows.
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All change at the top for Hammersmith and Fulham’s Tories
Cllr Jose Afonso, previously the opposition acting whip, is the new leader, while Cllr Adrian Pascu-Tulbure is taking on the deputy leader role.
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King’s College nurse is chosen for ‘lady with the lamp’ commemoration
Chelsie Sills was chosen to act as a lamp escort at a symbolic commemoration service for the nations’ best known
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Another payout ordered by watchdog after KC council lets down disabled resident
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman said the local authority caused the tenant, known only as Miss X, distress and injustice for leaving her in inappropriate temporary accommodation (TA) for more than 14 months.
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New pastures for Tory Hammersmith councillor quitting post
By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter Hammersmith and Fulham Conservative councillor and opposition deputy leader Andrew Dinsmore has stepped down
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Cuts to two central London bus services provokes misgivings in Westminster
The 30 and 205 routes will both be restructured, while additional journeys will be added for the 27 in a bid to mitigate the changes.
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Barrier plan to make Borough Market safer for all its many visitors
Southwark council, alongside the Borough Market Board of Trustees is taking action to improve security and reduce traffic-related risks for the thousands of people who visit Borough Market each day.
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From Nigeria to Southwark town hall – Southwark appoints proud new Mayor
Councillor Dr Sunny Lambe has been elected as the Worshipful the Mayor of Southwark for the municipal year 2025/26 at the annual meeting of the council. The deputy Mayor is councillor Sabina Emmanuel.
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Plumbing the depths – a post-Grenfell estate that is already faltering
By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter When the award winning construction of Kelso Cochrane House was officially opened in May
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Greenwich council eases pain of mental health charity’s relocation with £100k grant
The Greenwich site of South East London Mind (SEL Mind) is currently based out of two terraced residential houses in Ormiston Road, which are owned by the council.
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Supermarket criticised for ignoring sometimes urgent needs by closing toilets
While one disabled toilet remains open at the supermarket in Walters Yard, the closure of the main toilets following vandalism and “misuse” means asking a member of staff for the key.
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Go-ahead given for four new tower blocks near South Bermondsey station
The land, which is located close to the railway line that serves the station, was last used as a yard to sell second-hand lorries and vans.
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Boxing club relieved to secure a new home – Now it just needs a £25k spruce up
New Addington Amateur Boxing Club (NAABC) says it is nearly ready to reopen, having been forced to suspend its sessions for disadvantaged kids due to the eviction, and is calling on the public for one last push of support.
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North End Road’s residents mobilise to resist McDonald’s bid to stay open all hours
By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter West London campaigners are seeking funds to help pay for legal representation as they
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Historic Blackheath mural from the 50s to get new lease of life
A mural that was rediscovered in Blackheath while preparing for the construction of much-needed new council homes is to be
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Author on ‘plant-friendly’ lifestyle happily shares her philosophy
The author, comedienne and environmentalist explores the way we bank, heat our homes, travel, garden, dress, holiday, shop, lobby, volunteer, eat and furnish our homes.
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