Prospect mayoral candidate condemns Tower Hamlets for relaxing parking restrictions Hackney councillor Zoë Garbett is the first Green to announce her bid to be the party candidate for the 2024 London mayoral … by Livia Giannotti/ December 9, 2022/ Hackney, Politics/
Lewisham MPs criticise Southeastern Railways over new timetables Local MPs have criticised the Government for allowing Southeastern Railways to change their timetable, which see will large cuts to … by Ruth Hallows/ December 9, 2022/ Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics, Transport/
‘Horrific abuse’ targeted at Fulani following Royal race row “Horrific abuse” was directed at Hackney charity head Ngozi Fulani on social media after she was “insulted” by racist comments at … by Livia Giannotti/ December 7, 2022/ Hackney, News, Politics/
Council encourages parking despite warnings of road safety and the environment A relaxation of parking measures in Tower Hamlets has been approved by the council, despite a warning that the change … by Sam Rucker/ December 6, 2022/ News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Hackney charity head ‘insulted’ by racist comments by Royal aide at Buckingham Palace event A long-standing Buckingham Palace household member has resigned over racist comments made to the head of leading Hackney women’s charity … by Livia Giannotti/ December 1, 2022/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Society/
Employers and political parties should face duty of care rule for domestic abuse survivors, claims MP By Sam Rucker and Sonal Nain Employers and political parties should have a duty of care obligation to domestic abuse … by ELL Admin/ November 26, 2022/ Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Autumn Statement: Councils face financial uncertainty as spending cuts loom By Sophia Corness-Parr and Ed Holt The Autumn Statement left London councils in a state of deep “uncertainty” after Jeremy … by ELL Admin/ November 18, 2022/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics/
Exclusive: Conditions at Croydon Home Office hotels housing asylum seekers leave residents ‘suicidal’ Croydon hotels housing asylum seekers have been tarnished by allegations of sexual harassment, suicidal residents, “inadequate and unqualified” staff and … by Amelia Neath/ November 18, 2022/ Croydon, Housing, Lead Stories, News, Politics/
Croydon cracks down with renewed rule banning street drinking and antisocial behaviour An order that bans street drinking and antisocial behaviour in Croydon town centre has been renewed by the council. Plans … by Annabel Martin/ November 18, 2022/ Croydon, Local News, News, Politics/
Mother of Lewisham girl who died from pollution tells Cop27: ‘We have a human right to breathe fresh air’ The mother of Lewisham nine-year-old girl whose death was attributed to air pollution, was praised for sending a “powerful message” … by Harry Thorfinn-George/ November 16, 2022/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/
Victory for Conservatives in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale by-election The Conservatives held the Selsdon Vale and Forestdale ward in Croydon when Fatima Zaman won the by-election on Thursday. The … by Morgan Ofori/ November 7, 2022/ Croydon, ELLElections, Politics/
Royal Mail strike called off after legal action threat but dispute continues The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called off a six-day strike after Royal Mail threatened legal action. The union’s decision … by Nasra Abdi/ November 4, 2022/ Employment, Hackney, News, Politics/
Croydon Council could expand its Healthy School Streets scheme Croydon Council could expand its Healthy School Streets scheme, with fines generated by the initiative used to help repair the … by Jay Owens/ October 25, 2022/ Community, Croydon, Environment, News, Politics/
Hackney Mayoral candidates urged to commit to reducing transport emissions A cycling campaign group is calling on the next leader of Hackney Council to commit to reducing climate emissions through … by Gabriella Wong/ April 1, 2022/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News, Politics/
Croydon tax support cut: 20,000 people to be affected £5.7 million will be cut from the council tax support programme for vulnerable households who claim benefits in the Croydon … by Jay Owens/ February 13, 2022/ Croydon, Politics/
Calls for action over single fire escapes in high-rise blocks follow shelving of new Canary Wharf tower Campaigners and politicians have called on the Government and Tower Hamlets Council to act following the withdrawal of a controversial … by Sammy Gecsoyler/ February 4, 2022/ Features, Housing, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
One per cent council tax rise planned by Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets Council is looking to raise its portion of council tax by one per cent over the next financial … by Erin Lister/ January 27, 2022/ Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
New fund to help undocumented migrants is set to start in Hackney A three-month long project aiming to support undocumented migrants in Hackney with no access to public funds is set to … by Isabella Nova/ January 24, 2022/ Hackney, Local News, News, Politics/
Single person council tax reduction re-instated for those housing refugees A ‘sanctuary’ discount of 25 per cent on council tax to residents living alone and housing a refugee has been … by Charlotte Doyle/ January 19, 2022/ Community, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/
Purley voters verdict on partygate and Philp: ‘outrageous’ and ‘disgusting’ Croydon South MP, Chris Philp, the only Conservative MP in the Eastlondonlines areas, has been one of the few Boris … by Sophie Donne/ January 19, 2022/ Community, Croydon, Features, News, Politics/
Minister overturns controversial Isle of Dogs plans linked to Tory donor ‘sleaze’ row The Government has overturned controversial plans for the multi-million pound Isle of Dogs development linked to billionaire Tory donor Richard … by Cerys Holliday/ November 19, 2021/ Housing, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Berry backs opposition to Brick Lane redevelopment plan Former Green Party co-leader Sian Berry has lent her support to the growing opposition to the controversial plans to redevelop … by Erin Lister/ November 19, 2021/ Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/
Local politicians respond to devastating death of MP Sir David Amess The leader of Tower Hamlet’s Conservative group has spoken out of his devastation at the death of his friend, the … by Selma Boucenna/ October 20, 2021/ Crime, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Croydon to vote in council by-elections along with mayoral and GLA elections Voters in Croydon will head to the polls tomorrow, Thursday 6 May, in a series of elections including a by-election to fill … by Selmira Mehmed/ May 5, 2021/ Community, Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Politics/
Over 1,200 residents sign letter against Bethnal Green councillors over Liveable Streets plan More than 1,200 residents in the Bethnal Green area have signed an open letter criticising their local councillors for failing to … by Selma Boucenna/ April 9, 2021/ Community, Environment, Local News, News, Politics/
Abbott signs book deal to ‘tell my own story’ in memoir Diane Abbott, the Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP, who was the UK’s first black female MP has signed a … by Cara Houlton/ March 12, 2021/ Hackney, Local News, Politics/
Future of Goldsmiths: staff and students hold virtual picket Academic staff and students at Goldsmiths, University of London held a virtual picket in response to senior management’s restructuring plan … by Maddie Metcalfe/ March 7, 2021/ Community, Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/
Ellie Reeves MP: Covid, Starmer, Corbyn and representing her home borough in the House Talking to Eastlondonlines a year after re-election, Lewisham MP Ellie Reeves discussed the issues facing her constituents, how she got … by Daniel King/ December 17, 2020/ Features, General Features, Lewisham, Politics/
Croydon Commons debate a ‘political stunt’ says Labour MP Croydon Labour MP Sarah Jones has attacked a Commons adjounment debate on Croydon Council’s financial crisis as ‘a political stunt.’ … by Fiona Holland/ December 10, 2020/ Croydon, News, Politics/
Boos turn to cheers at The Den as arm-in-arm players display anti-racism banner Millwall fans applauded the anti-racism banner displayed by their team, who linked arms with Queens Park Rangers players before their … by Daniel King/ December 9, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society, Sports/
Tower Hamlets MP Apsana Begum to face trial over housing fraud charges Poplar and Limehouse MP Apsana Begum appeared in court today over accusations she ‘jumped the queue’ to get a council … by Clara Murray/ December 8, 2020/ Crime, Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Lewisham MP resigns shadow post after saying registrars can refuse gay marriage Lewisham MP Janet Daby has resigned as Labour’s shadow minister for faith and apologised for making “misjudged” comments relating to … by Caitlin Tilley/ December 8, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics/
Millwall and Derby players booed for taking the knee as fans return to The Den Boos rang out around The Den yesterday, as Millwall and Derby County took the knee for what was their first … by Daniel King/ December 6, 2020/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Society, Sports/
Croydon in talks with Government over financial bail out Croydon council have issued a second Section 114 notice and have said it will continue to do so every 21 … by Isabelle Walker/ December 3, 2020/ Croydon, Politics, Society/
Council backs making misogyny a hate crime Proposals to make misogyny a hate crime have been backed by Lewisham Council. The proposal by the Law Commission comes … by Anna Prudhomme/ December 1, 2020/ Lewisham, News, Politics, Society/
Labour councillor suspended over Facebook post saying ‘no factual basis’ for Jewish race Tower Hamlets Labour councillor Puru Miah has been suspended by the Labour Party as it investigates claims of anti-Semitism over … by Aisha Payne/ December 1, 2020/ Lead Stories, Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Council agree on two options for Mayoral referendum Tensions ran high during a Tower Hamlets council meeting as a motion was agreed for an alternative proposal for a cabinet and … by Nenseh Koneh/ November 19, 2020/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Tories attack shelving of key flood protection projects The shelving of flood protection measures by Croydon Council in order to cut costs following its declaration of bankruptcy, has … by Samuel Shaw/ November 19, 2020/ Croydon, Environment, News, News, Politics/
Anger as residents consulted over Chinese embassy move to Tower Hill Tower Hamlets residents are being consulted on controversial proposals to move the Chinese Embassy from Marylebone to the former Royal … by Aisha Payne/ November 13, 2020/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Services and jobs at risk as Lewisham faces £25m overspend due to Covid and austerity Lewisham could be facing huge public service cuts and potential job losses because of a huge overspend by the council … by Daniel King/ November 11, 2020/ Lewisham, Politics/