City Hall rejected the London art trail idea due to funding concerns. The plan aimed for art in all 32 boroughs. London Art Trail Project Scrapped Due to Funding Shortfalls Lord Bailey wanted art in all 32 London boroughs. He’s a Tory who ran against Sadiq Khan. Khan’s deputy rejected this art trail idea. They…
Air quality along London canals raises concerns for public health. Mayor Khan addresses the issue. Air Pollution Concerns Rise Along London’s Canals, Mayor Responds Hey, I saw some news about London canals. Mayor Sadiq Khan is worried about air pollution there. It’s a problem for people using the waterways. This includes runners, walkers, and cyclists.…
Bexley residents feel less safe due to declining police presence and rising car thefts and shoplifting. MP: Bexley Doesn’t Feel Safe With Fewer Police Amid Rising Crime Bexley is a pretty safe London borough. It has the fifth-lowest crime rate in London, with Sutton and Harrow being slightly safer. Islington’s crime rate is double Bexley’s…
A 16-mile tunnel stops raw sewage polluting the River Thames, upgrading London’s old sewer system. London’s £5 Billion Super Sewer Protects Thames From Sewage Pollution London’s new super sewer is almost ready. It will carry lots of waste. Usually, we don’t think about the sewers. For ten years, they have built a 16-mile sewer, called…
South Londoners back rent control as costs surge. Rent hikes exceeding wages strain residents seeking stable housing. Rent Control Support Surges in South London Amid Rising Housing Costs South London residents support rent control. A politician called it a ‘rent crisis’ in London, and renters pay landlords over 40% of their income. Zoë Garbett wants…
Court ruling hinders Met Police efforts to remove officers deemed unfit, says Commissioner. Sacking via vetting removal is now difficult. Met Police Struggles to Sack Officers Unfit After Vetting Ruling A court made a big decision about police officers. It said the police can’t fire them by taking away their vetting. Sergeant Lino Di Maria…
Court rules against Met. Vetting removal process unfair to officer facing abuse allegations and potential dismissal. Met Police Loses Vetting Challenge Over Officer Facing Rape Claims The High Court made a ruling about the Met Police. The police cannot fire officers by just removing their vetting. This case involved a sergeant facing accusations, including rape…
London’s deputy mayor claims river cleanup promotes social justice, increasing swimming access. Clean Rivers Could Encourage Black People To Swim Says London Official Sadiq Khan wants “swimmable rivers” in London by 2034. His deputy says this helps social and racial justice, as the plan aims to improve water quality citywide, and improve access to swimming…
London’s swimmable rivers plan by 2034 seeks to address inequality and improve wellbeing in deprived communities. London River Plan Aims at Justice for Deprived Communities London wants swimmable rivers by 2034. Deputy mayor Mete Coban spoke about this plan, telling the London Assembly it is about justice and will help deprived communities. The goal is…