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Local Democracy Reporting

Local Democracy Reporting

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) is a public service news agency: funded by the BBC, provided by the local news sector. It aims to cover the decision making at local authorities and other local democratic institutions. Salamander News is an LDRS qualifying partner which is allowed to publish LDRS copy.

Scaffolding around a house being converted to an HMO, Rushey Green.

Calls for rent controls as London private rents soar above affordability threshold

New ONS data shows private rent in London far above the “affordability threshold" set at 30% of income. London Renters Union called for government to introduce rent controls. London mayor Sadiq Khan has previously asked for rent control powers and proposed a London Private Rent Commission.

A disabled person in a wheelchair being driven on the road in a cycle-powered wheelchair carrier.

London mayor urged to take action over “chronic lack of suitable accessible homes” for disabled Londoners

The London Assembly Housing Committee have demanded that more accessible homes be built in the capital.

Tube train with doors open and passengers on platform.

Deporting TfL staff under new visa rules “unfair and short-sighted”, warn GLA members

More than 60 London Underground staff who came to the UK on skilled worker visas could be deported after the government increased salary thresholds for visa sponsorship.

Lewisham mayor Brenda Dacres at the meeting

Lewisham council approves budget savings of £34m

The council has approved a fresh package of savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close a £30m budget gap by 2026/27.