Major cyber attack targets multiple London councils
Multiple London councils hit by a significant cyber attack, forcing IT shutdowns and critical threat level escalation. Stay informed on the latest developments.
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Over 200 council homes for Battersea Power Station
Wandsworth Council partners with developers to build 203 council homes at Battersea Power Station, boosting affordable housing to 15%. A major step in tackling London's housing crisis.
Newham Council failed to collect £31m council tax
Newham Council admits taking 'eye off the ball' on tax collection, leaving £31m uncollected since 2018 as it considers 9% tax hike and service cuts.
Terminal cancer patient evicted, sleeps on buses
Shaner Osman, 60, with terminal cancer slept rough for weeks after Islington Council eviction. His medication went missing during the controversial procedure.
Croydon Council Tax Rise Capped at 5%
Croydon's Mayor commits to a maximum 5% council tax increase despite new government rules allowing higher rises for struggling councils. Get the latest on local finances.
Reform UK's £331m Council Savings Claim Questioned
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
Mum's mouldy home targeted by drug dealers
A West London mother details her ordeal after drug dealers tried to 'cuckoo' her damp-ridden council home, forcing her family into temporary hotel accommodation. Read her full story.
Council error leads to minister's tax underpayment
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1,500 in council tax after Westminster Council administrative error. Full payment now made. Read the full story.
Hillingdon Finance Chief Forced Out in Council Shake-Up
Exclusive: Hillingdon Council's finance chief was asked to stand down as financial crisis deepens. Labour claims 'chaos' as council seeks third government bailout.
Former Soho toilet to become café or shop
Westminster Council plans to convert Broadwick Street's former public toilet, once labelled the UK's top cottaging spot, into retail or café space despite local opposition over toilet provision.
Greenwich Play Centres Face Closure in Council Savings Plan
Greenwich Council reveals plans to transform youth play provision, potentially closing two adventure play centres to address a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say in the consultation running until December 14.
Brent Council uses AI to plug £10m budget hole
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
South London road safety petition after hump removal
Over 600 Bromley residents demand traffic calming measures after speed humps were removed from Hawes Lane near three schools. Campaigners report dangerous speeding on the resurfaced road.
Croydon Council sues government over £10.8m funding
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
Council repaints road markings for closed school
A Reform-run council apologises after spending £350 to repaint 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a school closed since 2016. Read the full story on this financial misstep.
4th Hounslow Labour councillor defects to Tories
West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.
Council left 1100 emails unread for four years
Haringey Council failed to read over 1,100 emails, including 500 police reports, between 2019 and 2023. A new management team promises reforms. Discover the full story.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
London woman stuck in mouldy council flat for 17 years
A Southwark mother has been living in a damp, mould-infested flat for 17 years, with electrical faults posing serious safety risks. Read her urgent plea for a safe home.
London council lobbies Lords over £82m funding cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
Council failed to tell man his dad's care cost for 18 months
A South London man was hit with a huge bill after Wandsworth Council failed to provide care costs for over 18 months. The ombudsman ordered a £1,000 payment and apology. Discover the full story.
Bromley leaseholders win £3.8k service charge refund
Six leaseholders in Bromley have successfully challenged their landlord and won a £3,800 refund for unjustified service charges, including window cleaning. Discover how the tribunal ruled.
Croydon children's services delays warning
A leading child protection expert reveals alarming delays in Croydon's children's services, putting vulnerable young people at risk as the council faces ongoing challenges.
Council tenants endure winter with broken windows
Enfield Council faces mounting criticism as tenants in council-owned flats suffer through broken and boarded-up windows during freezing temperatures, with repairs delayed for months.
London's Hidden Shopping Village You Need To Discover
Tucked away in East London's Bromley-by-Bow lies a remarkable independent shopping arcade that locals have been keeping to themselves - until now.
London council wins vape shop court battle
Havering Council secures major legal victory to shut down illegal vape retailer in Romford, setting precedent for crackdown on shops selling to children.
Beckenham restaurant faces licence review after police probe
Pierluigi in Beckenham could lose its alcohol licence following police intervention over alleged crime links and licensing breaches, with a crucial council decision pending.
Council's lavish spending on staff meals and hotels revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Hounslow Council spent thousands on fine dining and luxury hotels while implementing austerity measures affecting local residents.
Council's 'ironic' flag removal for Christmas lights
A Reform UK-led council faces criticism after ordering flags celebrating their election victory to be taken down to make way for Christmas lights, in a move locals call hypocritical.
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