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Croydon Council grants 24/7 gambling licence despite opposition
Community Safety—23 Sept 2026, 08:254 min readCroydon Council has approved a licence extension allowing Admiral AGC to operate 24/7 at 6 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood. The decision faced opposition from residents and MPs across four London boroughs, who cited concerns over vulnerable individuals and potential crime.Read more
Dead animals found in Brentford canal linked to sewageCommunity Safety—23 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readDead animals, including aquatic life, have been found in Brentford Lock basin, with residents suspecting plumbing misconnections are to blame. Councillor Katherine Dunne confirmed cross-borough work is underway to address the issue.
£41m Government funding for Thames 'mega' heat networkCommunity Safety—23 Sept 2026, 00:254 min readA major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.
Wandsworth Council told to pay tenant £250 after heating failure
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 22:252 min readWandsworth Council has been ordered to pay a tenant £250 and apologise after failing to address a lack of heating and hot water in her temporary accommodation for four months. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council did not respond to her complaint until March 2025.
Dolly Parton book scheme doubles London coverage
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 21:453 min readDolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding to 10 London boroughs, doubling its reach. Funded by the Postcode Lottery, the scheme will make 157,000 children eligible for free monthly books until age five, aiming to boost early reading.
London schools see fewer exclusions with £1.4m Charter investment
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 17:464 min readLondon's schools have seen a significant reduction in pupil exclusions and suspensions, attributed to the city's Inclusion Charter. City Hall has invested £1.4 million to support the initiative, which aims to keep young people in education and out of gangs.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council pays £750 for 10-month care assessment delay
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 17:252 min readHammersmith and Fulham Council has paid £750 in compensation to a disabled resident after a 10-month delay in a care assessment. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman intervened, stating the delay caused distress and uncertainty for the man.
Croydon Council proposes cuts to council tax support
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readCroydon Council is considering significant cuts to its council tax support scheme, potentially reducing discounts for disabled residents and single parents. The proposals aim to save between £3.6m and £12m annually as part of a 'Best Value' intervention.
Evening Standard fund backs Croydon teen's path to success
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readA basketball coaching and mentoring programme in Croydon has helped a young woman named Grace gain confidence, secure employment, and achieve her career goals, supported by a significant pledge from the Evening Standard's Dispossessed Fund.
North Kensington Tackles Anti-Social Behaviour
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 11:462 min readResidents in North Kensington are experiencing a crackdown on anti-social behaviour, including reports of sex in cars and drug use. A new CCTV camera is planned for Barlby Road to help identify offenders.
Mayor's £1.4m Rights Programme Linked to School Safety Gains
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 06:464 min readA taxpayer-funded programme promoting children's rights in London schools is credited by the Mayor's office with reducing absenteeism, suspensions, and exclusions. The £1.4m Unicef UK initiative is part of a wider strategy to tackle violence and prevent young people from becoming involved in crime.
Hendon action nets fly-tips, Blue Badge fraud
Community Safety—21 Sept 2026, 18:062 min readA day of action in Hendon by Barnet Council and the Metropolitan Police Service resulted in the identification of ten fly-tips, the seizure of two Blue Badges, and one arrest. The operation focused on anti-social behaviour and environmental crime.
Firefighters free fox trapped in Chelsea gate
Community Safety—21 Sept 2026, 17:472 min readLondon Fire Brigade crews spent approximately 40 minutes freeing a fox that had become trapped in a gate on Priory Walk, Chelsea. The animal was discovered by a passerby in the early hours of September 17.
Hillingdon Council approves six priorities until 2030
Community Safety—21 Sept 2026, 17:273 min readHillingdon Council has approved a four-year strategic roadmap outlining six key priorities to guide policy until 2030. These priorities encompass making the council more accessible, addressing housing needs, and focusing on essential services.
Tower Hamlets SEND crisis: Staff shortages threaten reforms
Community Safety—21 Sept 2026, 07:254 min readTower Hamlets faces significant challenges in its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, with staff shortages posing a 'critical' threat to reforms. The council is grappling with a multi-million-pound education deficit and long delays for vital support.
Neutron Tower fire: Residents face weeks in hotels
Community Safety—21 Sept 2026, 06:474 min readOver 50 residents of Neutron Tower in Poplar remain in temporary hotel accommodation following a fire on 12 September that claimed one life. Building manager First Port has indicated residents may need to stay in hotels for at least another eight days as investigations and repairs continue.
Woman arrested after Camden protest punch
Community Safety—20 Sept 2026, 11:052 min readA woman was arrested on suspicion of common assault after a Restore Britain campaigner was punched during a protest in Camden. The incident led to the cancellation of a subsequent campaigning session.
Greenwich woman has fourth cancer diagnosis
Community Safety—20 Sept 2026, 08:463 min readA 75-year-old Greenwich resident has been diagnosed with lung cancer, her fourth cancer in four decades. Susan Gasson is now part of a clinical trial showing promising results with her tumour shrinking.