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Basketball coach credited with transforming pupil's life
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 12:254 min readA coach-mentor from Greenhouse Sports has been credited with significantly improving a Newham teenager's school engagement and grades through basketball. The Sporting Chance campaign, backed by The Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund, aims to support similar initiatives across London.Read more
Islington Council buys 820 homes to tackle homelessnessCommunity Safety—7 Sept 2026, 12:053 min readIslington Council has purchased 820 properties to house individuals and families facing homelessness, a move it claims has saved the authority up to £17 million in private rental costs over two years. The council has committed a further £58 million to continue its buyback programme.
Hammersmith and Fulham trials A-board ban on Uxbridge RoadCommunity Safety—7 Sept 2026, 09:453 min readHammersmith and Fulham Council is to temporarily ban advertising A-boards along Uxbridge Road for 12 months from October. The move follows resident complaints about pavement obstructions and clutter, and will inform a wider consultation on a potential borough-wide ban.
Greenwich fly-tipper fined £1,000 after dashcam footage provided
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 08:252 min readA fly-tipper has been fined £1,000 by Greenwich Council for dumping waste in Avery Hill. The penalty was issued after dashcam footage from a resident, who received a £100 reward, clearly showed the vehicle's registration number.
Greenwich resident’s dash‑cam footage leads to £1,000 fly‑tipping fine in Avery Hill
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 08:053 min readA Greenwich resident’s dash‑cam clip helped officers trace a vehicle dumping a mattress in Avery Hill. The offender paid a £1,000 fixed penalty, while the tip‑off household received a £100 reward under the council’s fly‑tipping scheme.
Fire destroys half of Wembley warehouse
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 07:252 min readA fire ripped through a two-storey warehouse on Alperton Lane in Wembley on Sunday, destroying half of the ground floor. Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters responded to the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the London Fire Brigade.
Big Issue vendors find community and income across London
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readThe Big Issue, marking 35 years, supports hundreds of vendors across London by providing a means to earn income and build community. Vendors buy copies for £2.50 and sell them for £5, keeping the profit, with many now using card readers or QR codes to facilitate sales.
Westminster Council revises licensing policy after 'vertical drinking' row
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readWestminster City Council has published a revised licensing policy following a debate over 'vertical drinking'. The council clarified it does not plan to ban people from standing while drinking, despite initial draft proposals encouraging more seating.
Westminster Council Urges Mayor Khan for More Police and Transport
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 00:254 min readWestminster Council has formally requested that Mayor Sadiq Khan enhance public transport and increase police presence in the West End. The council's consultation revealed significant worries from residents and businesses regarding crime and the impact of transport cuts on the area's nightlife.
Enfield man founds support group after dissociative episode
Community Safety—6 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readFollowing a 27-hour dissociative episode, Chris Clarke found limited support and created the 27 Community in Enfield. The group offers 'Walk and Talk' events at Forty Hall Estate and monthly sessions at Enfield Town Library.
Mayor announces £15.6m fund for safer London streets
Community Safety—6 Sept 2026, 09:054 min readMayor Sadiq Khan has launched a £15.6 million fund to enhance safety in London's streets and public spaces. The initiative, part of a wider £37 million strategy, will support improvements like better lighting and CCTV, informed by the experiences of women and girls.
Rye Lane closed in Peckham over dangerous building fears
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 18:453 min readSouthwark council has closed Rye Lane in Peckham due to safety concerns over a dangerous building at the former Tower Cinema Gateway. Residents have been moved to hotels, and emergency scaffolding has been installed. Police have secured the road since Thursday night, diverting bus routes.
Reform UK must prove competence in Havering, says Assembly Member
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 16:454 min readReform UK must leverage its control of Havering Council to demonstrate competence and stability to Londoners, according to Assembly Member Alex Wilson. The party secured 39 out of 55 seats in the borough, its first council leadership in the capital.
Lower Edmonton secures £20m 'Pride in Place' funding
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readLower Edmonton ward has secured £20 million in government 'Pride in Place' funding, a significant investment aimed at improving the public realm, jobs, and skills. Labour councillor Siddo Dwyer stated the funding presents a generational opportunity for the area.
London man to run Shoreditch Half Marathon after fracturing neck and rupturing ACL
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 09:253 min readJack McCooke, a London resident, will attempt the Shoreditch Half Marathon on September 20, 2025. He suffered a fractured C2 vertebrae in a skiing accident in April 2024 and later ruptured his ACL in September 2024.
Hackney Council to decide on Stoke Newington sauna plan
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 08:253 min readHackney Council is set to decide on a proposal for a new community sauna at the historic Stoke Newington Pumping Station. Despite 12 resident objections concerning noise and light, planning officers have recommended approval for a five-year temporary period.
Putney shop licence reviewed over underage alcohol sales
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 06:463 min readStonehenge Food and Wine in Putney faces a licence review by Wandsworth Council after failing multiple test purchases involving underage volunteers. The shop received three formal warnings for breaches including CCTV and staff training failures.
Peckham road closed over 'dangerous' former cinema structure
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 17:252 min readRye Lane in Peckham has been shut since Thursday evening due to a potentially hazardous building at the site of the former Tower Cinema Gateway. Southwark Council is conducting a structural assessment, with police managing traffic diversions.
Southwark council urged to reject plans to cut affordable homes
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 12:464 min readSouthwark Council's Planning Committee has been recommended to refuse amended plans by Berkeley Homes to significantly reduce affordable housing at its Borough Triangle development. The proposal would see the number of affordable homes drop from 230 to 60.