High Court backs Epping hotel for asylum seekers
A High Court judge has ruled The Bell Hotel in Epping can continue housing asylum seekers, dismissing the local council's legal challenge. Read the full story.
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High Court blocks Epping Hotel asylum seeker plan
The High Court has halted government plans to house asylum seekers at Epping's Bell Hotel after local council legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
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.
High Court ruling on Epping asylum seeker hotel
A High Court judge will decide if Epping Forest District Council can block asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Read the latest developments.
50+ trees threatened by London cycle path plan
Controversial plans to build a cycle path on Woolwich Common would require cutting down over 50 mature trees. Greenwich Council decides November 18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waltham Forest may use shipping containers for homeless families
East London council explores innovative container housing solution as homelessness crisis deepens, with plans for temporary family accommodation on Blackhorse Lane site.
Council served expired salami to vulnerable residents
An East London council faces severe criticism after distributing out-of-date cured meats to elderly and vulnerable residents through its Meals at Home service, sparking food safety concerns.
Islington Housing Policy Changes Spark Outcry
Controversial planning changes in Islington could drastically reduce affordable housing provision, with critics warning of devastating consequences for local communities.
Islington Council's 999-Drone Surveillance Plan Revealed
Exclusive: Islington Council explores controversial plan to deploy nearly 1,000 drones for monitoring residents, raising serious privacy concerns across London.
London council staff overpaid £480k in payroll scandal
Westminster City Council faces scrutiny after internal audit reveals nearly half a million pounds in staff overpayments, with taxpayers footing the bill for administrative errors.
Council: No Fine for Raye Over Housing Breach
Exclusive: Southwark Council indicates Grammy-winner Raye won't face penalties for housing rules violation, citing her 'exceptional circumstances' and local connections.
Bexley Council's £22.5m budget gap warning
Exclusive: Bexley Council faces £22.5 million budget gap amid soaring costs and service demands, with council tax hikes likely for residents.
Lambeth Council among UK's best for housing delivery
Lambeth Council has been ranked among the top local authorities in England for successfully delivering thousands of new homes while maintaining high development standards.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Financial Crisis Deepens
Birmingham City Council faces unprecedented financial crisis as spending cuts fail to prevent effective bankruptcy. Expert analysis reveals the grim reality for residents and services.
Rachel Reeves Under Fire Over Planning Rules Breach
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces investigation over alleged planning breaches at her London home, raising questions about propriety and transparency at the highest level of government.
Hounslow Council weighs housing policy shake-up
Hounslow Council is exploring controversial changes to permitted development rights that could allow commercial buildings to be converted into homes without full planning permission, sparking debate about housing solutions versus community safeguards.
Hoia Baciu: Transylvania's Haunted Forest Secrets
Journey into Romania's Hoia Baciu Forest, the world's most haunted woodland where strange phenomena, UFO sightings, and unexplained disappearances have baffled scientists and terrified visitors for decades.
London council defends 'No Mow May' amid complaints
A South London council stands by its controversial decision to let grass grow wild during May, sparking debate between environmental benefits and resident concerns about neighbourhood appearance.
EU: UK Planning Bill Risks Brexit Trade Deal
The EU's ambassador warns Britain's controversial planning overhaul could derail the post-Brexit trade agreement, putting environmental standards and diplomatic relations on the line.
Islington's Puzzling Parking Policy Leaves Residents Baffled
Fury erupts in North London as Islington Council removes parking bays from a residential street while maintaining double yellow lines, leaving locals questioning the logic behind the controversial move.
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