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Council & Politics · LewishamLewisham Council consults on gambling policy amid harm concerns
Lewisham Council is seeking resident feedback on its draft Gambling Policy for 2027-2030. The policy aims to regulate the borough's 47 gambling premises and mitigate gambling-related harm, which the council estimates affects around 38,000 people.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council trials pavement stencils to deter fly-tipping
Wandsworth Council is trialling pavement stencils in known fly-tipping hotspots as a deterrent. The council will also showcase enforcement actions on social media during Fly-Tipping Fortnight and is developing a new multi-year strategy to increase enforcement.
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Council & Politics · LondonMet chief warns criminal justice system is under massive strain
The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has warned of unprecedented strain on the criminal justice system. He cited years of funding issues and pandemic backlogs, leading to nearly 500 London cases listed for trial in 2030 and firearms offenders on bail.
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Council & Politics · LondonSeven London councils refuse to aid Home Office immigration raids
At least seven London councils have now stated they will refuse to cooperate with Home Office immigration enforcement. Newham Council passed a motion to only cooperate with immigration raids where legally obligated, following similar decisions by six other boroughs.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon cycle training resumes after contract delay
Croydon Council has confirmed a new contract for its TfL-funded Bikeability cycle training programme is in place, with sessions set to resume. The scheme was suspended at the end of August, leaving instructors and residents without training.
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Council & Politics · BarnetLaura Johnson departs Barnet Homes after Grenfell criticism
Laura Johnson, who led housing at Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire, is no longer employed by The Barnet Group. Her appointment had drawn strong condemnation from Grenfell survivors.
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Council & Politics · BarnetGrenfell housing boss leaves Barnet Group role
Laura Johnson, who oversaw cost-cutting measures at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire, has left her senior role at The Barnet Group. Her appointment had drawn criticism from survivors and local representatives.
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Council & Politics · GreenwichTeacher barred from profession for accessing pornography
William Schaper, a teacher with over 20 years of service at Eltham College Junior School, has been permanently barred from teaching. The decision follows findings that he accessed and stored pornography on his work computer, actions deemed dishonest and lacking integrity by a regulatory panel.
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Council & Politics · LondonMPs to debate petition to rejoin EU
A petition signed by more than 110,000 people calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union will be debated by MPs. The debate is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Monday.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's SEND reform plan approved by government
Barnet Council's reform plan for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been approved by the government. The plan aims for an inclusive system, with 8,300 SEND pupils currently in the borough.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden Council faces questions over nursery worker safeguarding
Vincent Chan was jailed for 18 years in February for 56 offences against young children. An investigation overseen by Camden Council cleared him three years prior to his arrest, despite significant concerns being raised.
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Council & Politics · Kensington & ChelseaKensington and Chelsea ends school abuse training amid £108m cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council has ended a £1.14 million contract for domestic abuse training for school staff. The decision, part of £108 million in expected funding cuts over four years, has drawn criticism for potentially endangering vulnerable children.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's £70m tax hike plan lacks detail
Barnet Council's Financial Sustainability Plan projects an additional £70 million in council tax revenue annually for three years. However, the plan, which aims to generate £200 million in financial benefits by 2029/30, does not detail how this will be achieved through service reductions or asset sales.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council to decide on specialist‑provider model for CALAT on 14 October
Croydon Council will consider a recommendation to hand adult‑learning delivery to specialist providers at its 14 October cabinet meeting. Most classes are moving from the Clocktower to Strand House in Thornton Heath, and a consultation will be opened if the model is adopted.
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Council & Politics · SouthwarkRape trial waits of 7 years to be tackled by new courts
Some rape survivors in North London have experienced waits of over seven years for their court trials, with one case scheduled for 2029. New specialist courts and fixed trial dates aim to address these lengthy delays.
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Council & Politics · LondonNational March for Palestine: Route and police conditions set
The National March for Palestine is scheduled for Saturday, 10 October 2026, in central London. Organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the event is expected to draw around 10,000 participants. The Metropolitan Police will deploy several hundred officers and has announced conditions under the Public Order Act.
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Council & Politics · CamdenLabour candidate misses homelessness debate ahead of by-election
Labour's candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, Sagal Abdi-Wali, has been criticised for not attending a homelessness hustings. Organisers from Streets Kitchen expressed anger at her no-show, stating she did not reply to their invitation. The by-election is scheduled for Thursday, 8 October 2026.
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Council & Politics · All LondonHounslow Councillor Fails to Declare Property Company Directorship
Hounslow Council's Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Sue Sampson, is facing scrutiny for failing to declare her directorship of Cestrensis Limited. The company, incorporated in September 2025, never traded or acquired assets. Opposition councillors have called for her removal from the cabinet.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council proposes £568m budget with 4.99% tax rise
Croydon Council has put forward a £568 million budget for 2027/28, which includes a proposed 4.99% increase in council tax. The plans aim to continue the council's financial recovery and improve essential services for residents.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Leader Condemns Hate After October 7th Anniversary
Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings has spoken out on the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, noting their profound impact on the borough. He cited a rise in antisemitic hate and abuse and pledged to keep Barnet safe for all communities.
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