Deptford: Greens launch campaign to topple Labour across London
In a sign of the Green Party's hopes for Lewisham, they chose Deptford for the launch of their local elections campaign, promising to topple Labour and hold off Reform.
London’s temporary accommodation crisis - Lewisham pledges 'five basics’
With 76,000 households now in temporary accommodation across London, councils have been asked to commit to provide the 'five basics' covering cooking facilities, laundry, Wi-Fi, storage and clear information.
'Dangerous precedent' - Canada Water regeneration approved with 9% affordable housing
City Hall approved a revised planning application for the Canada Water Masterplan with only 9% affordable housing, despite opposition from Southwark council, residents and campaigners.
Bromley denies investments in Israeli arms but campaigners call for disclosure
Bromley council has denied it has any direct investments in Israeli arms companies but Bromley PSC continue their demand for full disclosure of direct and indirect investments.
Is mid-rise housing the key to solving London's housing crisis?
The London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee advised that City Hall prioritise mid-rise housing to increase density across the capital and build more homes.
SUV dangers: new road safety plans 'not anti-motorist, anti-death', says Sadiq Khan
31% of London's cars are now SUVs and they present a greater danger to pedestrians than other cars, children under nine are at the highest risk of death.
SUV proliferation in London: '77% more likely to kill a child'
Research from Clean Cities finds that London's increasing numbers of SUVs present a unique danger to cyclists, pedestrians and particularly to children, alongside high emissions.