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Property & Planning · LondonShortlands Library to stay shut for years after asbestos and sinkhole found
Shortlands Library in Bromley will remain closed for months or years after asbestos and a sinkhole were discovered. The council says two large trees caused subsidence, requiring staged removal before repairs can start. A temporary site at St Mary’s Church will be improved while options for a permanent location are explored.
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Council & Politics · LondonMansion tax to cost four London boroughs £270m from April 2028
Four London boroughs have told Chancellor John Healey that their residents will pay £270m of the £430m annual mansion tax, due to start in April 2028. The levy of £2,500 to £7,500 on homes worth over £2m will not fund local services, council leaders said.
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Council & Politics · London£500,000 al fresco plan expands to 13 London boroughs including Brent
Thirteen London boroughs, including Brent, have received a share of £500,000 to expand al fresco dining and street events this summer. Deputy Mayor for Business Howard Dawber said demand from councils exceeded the funding, while footfall rose by up to 85% in some areas last year.
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Council & Politics · LondonRichmond Council installs speaker at Teddington Lock to deter river jumps
Richmond Council has installed a high-tech speaker at Teddington Lock to broadcast safety warnings when people are seen near the water. The measure follows the 2023 death of 14-year-old Brian Sasu after a jump from a nearby bridge. Residents are urged to report emergencies to 999.
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