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.
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Lambeth plans London's first tourist tax
Lambeth Council proposes a 'Love Lambeth Levy' tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local improvements. Discover the debate and potential impact.
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.
Brockwell Park Festival Future in Legal Battle
Lambeth Council challenges High Court ruling on Brockwell Park festivals as Mighty Hoopla sells 35,000 tickets. December appeal hearing to decide 2026 events fate.
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.
92 'Pocket Homes' Planned for Streatham Site
A former synagogue in Streatham could be replaced by 92 new homes, including compact 'pocket' homes for first-time buyers. Will the council approve the controversial scheme?
Lambeth approves 900+ council homes amid housing crisis
Lambeth Council greenlights major housing development with 916 new council properties as borough grapples with escalating housing emergency and record numbers in temporary accommodation.
BDO fined £6.5m for fake audit evidence
The UK's accounting watchdog has handed BDO a massive £6.5 million penalty after discovering the audit giant fabricated documents and misled investigators in the Aldermore Bank audit case.
Highgate legal battle over 15-storey tower block
Furious locals in affluent Highgate are taking legal action to stop a massive 15-storey development they claim will destroy their neighbourhood's character and create a 'monstrous' landmark.
Councillor's pants-down moment caught live in meeting
A local councillor's embarrassing bathroom break during an online council meeting went viral after he forgot his camera was still rolling, creating an awkward moment for colleagues and viewers.
London councillor resigns after drink-drive conviction
A prominent South London councillor has stepped down from his leadership role after being convicted of drink-driving, sending shockwaves through the local political community.
North London estate lift crisis traps residents
Elderly and disabled residents in a North London housing estate face daily struggles as broken lifts leave them stranded for weeks, sparking outrage and safety concerns.
Lambeth Council axes 'lifeline' welfare support service
Lambeth Council faces backlash after confirming the closure of its key welfare support service, leaving vulnerable residents without critical assistance for benefits, housing and debt issues.
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.
Wimbledon expansion faces legal showdown in High Court
The All England Lawn Tennis Club's ambitious £65 million Wimbledon expansion faces a critical legal challenge as local residents and conservationists take their fight to the High Court.
Heathrow fly-tipping epidemic hits West London
West London communities near Heathrow are fighting back against an epidemic of illegal fly-tipping that's turning streets into dumping grounds. Discover how residents are taking action against the environmental blight.
Haringey's £20m bid to transform Broadwater Farm estate
Haringey Council submits ambitious £20 million funding bid to transform Broadwater Farm estate with new community facilities, enterprise spaces and environmental upgrades.
Croydon's £32M funding gap vs Lambeth sparks outrage
New analysis reveals staggering funding inequality between Croydon and Lambeth, with South London boroughs facing a postcode lottery in government support that threatens local services.
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.
Westminster gains powers to regulate Central London pedicabs
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
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.
UN Gaza force resolution could be ready in two weeks
Breakthrough at United Nations as key nations indicate potential support for international stabilisation force in Gaza, with draft resolution expected within two weeks amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Council buys £1.2m flat while thousands sleep rough
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster council spent £1.2m on luxury apartment for former councillor while homelessness crisis deepens across London.
London borough named capital's worst eyesore hotspot
A recent survey has crowned one London borough as the capital's worst eyesore hotspot, with residents pointing fingers at neglected buildings and poor urban planning that's marring the local landscape.
Croydon Council crushes 13 dangerous vehicles
Croydon Council takes decisive action against dangerous drivers, crushing 13 unsafe vehicles in a major road safety operation targeting unroadworthy cars and illegal drivers.
London Borough Named England's Litter Capital
Newham has been identified as England's most litter-plagued borough, with government data revealing nearly half of its streets fail basic cleanliness standards, sparking urgent calls for action.
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