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Hackney Council pays £2,500 over disabled man's care delays
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 17:464 min readHackney Council has paid £2,500 to a disabled man and his family after significant delays in moving him to supported living. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council's failures caused injustice and put the family at risk of breakdown.Read more
Hammersmith Ram pub faces enforcement after becoming discount storeCommunity Safety—9 Sept 2026, 17:254 min readHammersmith and Fulham Council may take enforcement action against the owner of the former Hammersmith Ram pub, a historic 18th-century building on King Street, after it was reopened as a discount store without planning permission.
Blackheath fireworks display to expand to two days from 2027Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readBlackheath's annual fireworks display will expand to two days from 2027 after Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved the plans. Event organisers applied for a new licence to facilitate the change, which will see attendance potentially double.
Brent Council urged to act on dangerous e-bike riders
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 15:464 min readResidents in Alperton, Brent, are demanding action from Brent Council regarding the dangerous use of e-bikes, scooters, and pedal bikes. Concerns include excessive speed, pavement riding, and lack of safety gear, prompting calls for targeted enforcement and vehicle confiscation.
New landlord registration scheme for London tenants from July 2027
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 15:463 min readA new landlord registration scheme will be introduced across England from December 15, 2026. London landlords will have a registration window between July 15 and October 14, 2027. The initiative is part of wider reforms to protect private renters.
Croydon Council ends 13-year developer levy holiday
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 15:053 min readCroydon Council is set to end a 13-year period where town centre developers paid no Community Infrastructure Levy. New rates will apply to schemes of 10 homes or more, with smaller developments facing a higher charge.
Bloomsbury Football Foundation receives £62,500 grant
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 12:254 min readBloomsbury Football Foundation, which uses football coaching to transform the lives of disadvantaged young Londoners, has received a £62,500 grant from The Standard’s Dispossessed Fund. The charity aims to reach 40,000 children across five cities by 2030.
Insurance industry launches guides to help abuse victims
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 10:054 min readThe Association of British Insurers has released new guidance for insurance firms to better support customers and employees experiencing economic and domestic abuse. The guides were developed with charities to address how financial products can be manipulated by perpetrators.
Wandsworth nurse struck off for patient safety failures
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 08:253 min readA mental health nurse working in Wandsworth has been removed from the nursing register after a series of failings, including administering incorrect medication and leaving a high-risk patient unsupervised. Santa Mandera's actions were found to have put patients at risk.
London rough sleeping figures fall but Westminster sees highest numbers
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 07:453 min readOfficial figures show a decrease in rough sleeping across London in 2025/26, though Westminster recorded the highest number of individuals. A new government initiative pledges significant funding to combat homelessness, as charities like People In Need Today continue to provide vital aid.
City of London childcare subsidy extended
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 07:253 min readChildcare provision at The Aldgate School, the City of London's only state school, has been saved following a two-year campaign by parents. City of London Corporation members agreed to continue subsidising the service, which supports children aged three months to three years.
Southwark Council proposes siblings share rooms until 20
Community Safety—9 Sept 2026, 06:454 min readSouthwark Council is proposing new housing allocation rules, including same-sex siblings sharing bedrooms until age 20 and a new low-priority housing band. The changes aim to rebuild confidence in the allocation of scarce social housing, following criticism from a government watchdog.
Georgia Harrison meets Prime Minister over cybercrime campaign
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 21:052 min readReality television personality Georgia Harrison has met with the Prime Minister at Downing Street as part of her ongoing campaign against violence against women and girls. Harrison, who received an MBE for her work in tackling online privacy and cybercrime awareness, described the Prime Minister as genuine and down to earth.
Enfield dog owner fined £1,850 for persistent barking
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 19:053 min readAn Enfield dog owner has been ordered to pay £1,850 in fines and costs after his dog's persistent barking led to a breach of a noise abatement notice. Enfield Council stated that continuous loud noise from dogs is considered antisocial behaviour.
Norbury chicken shop faces late-night opening objections
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readA new chicken shop, Hot Birdies Ltd, has applied for a late-night refreshment licence in Norbury, Croydon, to open until 2am daily. Residents and local councillors are objecting, citing fears of increased noise, anti-social behaviour, and litter in an area already dense with takeaways.
Greenhouse Sports helps London pupils attend 11 more school days
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 12:254 min readYoung people in Greenhouse Sports programmes attended an average of 11 more school days than comparable pupils. The charity's coach-mentors work in schools for at least three years, building relationships to identify and address issues early.
Enfield Council ordered to pay £1,500 over domestic abuse survivor's relocation delay
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 12:053 min readEnfield Council has been ordered to pay £1,500 to a domestic abuse survivor after an eight-month delay in relocating her and her children. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman ruled the council's failure caused significant distress and injustice.
Greenwich Council grants Charlton venue licence despite noise objections
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 09:464 min readGreenwich Council has granted a licence for a 5,000-capacity open-air venue in Charlton Riverside. The decision follows objections from the council's own noise team, who raised concerns about potential reverberation and resident complaints.
Havering Council consults on borough-wide anti-social behaviour order
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 06:453 min readHavering Council is seeking public views on expanding a Public Spaces Protection Order to cover the entire borough. The proposed order would grant officers powers to issue £100 on-the-spot fines for various anti-social behaviours, with potential court fines of £1,000 for non-payment.