Sadiq Khan will not overturn Lewisham council refusal of plans at Deptford Bridge
The GLA planning department noted Lewisham council's reasons for refusal and were critical of the very low (5%) affordable housing provision across the scheme.
Cameron Blackshaw - Local Democracy Reporter
'Racism has no place in Bromley': calls for Reform councillor to resign
After ITV exposed Dean Miller's deeply disturbing racist comments and apparent threats to King Charles' life, Bromley's Conservatives, Labour Party and Lib Dems called for the councillor to resign.
Bromley council asks for permission to raise council tax above 5%
Bromley council leader Colin Smith says the council will receive £22m less from government by 2028/29 after fair funding review, while costs of adult services, children's services and housing continue to rise.
Bromley residents oppose plans for AI data centre on green belt
Opposition to the scheme on grounds of protection of the green belt and the data centre's water and energy use, has grown rapidly.
Mass death of eels and fish in River Pool, Beckenham after pollution incident
Large numbers of critically endangered European eels and very large numbers of fish were killed, the source of the pollution is still unknown.
Did tactical voting keep Reform out in Bromley and Bexley?
Bromley Labour opposition leader Simon Jeal suggests that Labour supporters switched to voting Conservative to stop the far right party.
Scrutiny of Labour "absolutely crucial" say Greenwich Greens
The 13 Green Party councillors have become the opposition group for Greenwich council and are committed to holding the Labour majority to account.