Ruby Gregory
Who should I vote for in the local elections? Spotlight on Southwark
What the main political parties are promising in the local council election in Southwark on May 7
Councillors call on government to fund Peckham Rye station upgrade
The station is the busiest interchange in the country without step-free access and saw almost six million passengers pass through it in 2024
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Council scraps high street pedestrianisation plans after backlash
Lewisham Council said no such scheme would come forward without further engagement with the local community
Mother whose sick child was left in damp and mouldy flat awarded £9.4k
An investigation found Lewisham Council took 13 months ‘too long’ to provide the family with interim accommodation
South London councillor resigns from Labour over ‘bullying and racism’
Martin Abrams, a Lambeth councillor for Streatham St Leonard’s ward since 2022, announced his resignation on social media
Back with a bang: Blackheath Fireworks set to host up to 30,000
Events company in charge of the Alexandra Palace fireworks display has applied for a premises licence application so it can host the spectacle
London mum 'carries daughter up flights of stairs' due to lack of lift
Jade Kendall’s young daughter underwent a major operation on her leg after being diagnosed with a health condition two years ago
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Fears of fatal crash after 10 bus smashes on London street
Residents in Catford are calling for urgent safety measures to be implemented amid fears someone could be killed
Damning reports reveal how council estate repairs went £6m over budget
The reports concluded that the poor management of contracts led to the chaotic refurbishments
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South London borough backs tourist tax plan to raise millions
Southwark Council backs calls to implement London-wide tourist tax
Plans for controversial Peckham redevelopment scheme rejected
Plans for the Aylesham Centre in Peckham were rejected for several reasons, including a lack of affordable housing
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Two more London schools to merge as pupil numbers plummet
Two Catholic schools in Lambeth latest victim of drop in demand for places
Hospital failed to give woman 'prompt and necessary' sepsis care
An inquest concluded that Norma Campbell died of natural causes, contributed to by neglect
London council closing two more schools with eight shut in three years
London schools being forced to close as they battle funding issues amid exodus of families from parts of capital
Hundreds of east London homes 'went without basic fire safety checks'
A former employee of Populo Living claims a string of safety checks being missed was potentially putting people’s lives at risk
London council leader steps down following damning report by regulator
Councillor Kieron Williams has resigned after months of criticism of his administration at Southwark Council
Campaigners fight plans to turn disused London theatre into a church
Streatham Hill Theatre could be turned into a place of worship
Tower Hamlets introduces new rules for dog owners after attacks
Tower Hamlets Council is introducing new rules to combat dog-related antisocial behaviour
Domestic abuse workers to strike over proposed job cuts
Fears over level of support for victims in Tower Hamlets, that has the second highest level of domestic abuse cases in London, if job cuts go ahead
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'London's oldest weightlifting club' to stay at venue for three months
‘I think if Tower Hamlets Council decide to completely shut this place down, they’re potentially denying a Paralympian another shot at the games’ - a Paralympic athlete explained
Disabled woman has to climb 132 steps to get to top floor flat
A council spokesperson acknowledged the challenges but cited a lack of suitable and affordable housing for families who need larger properties