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Camden Council rejects outdoor tables for King's Cross pub
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 12:053 min readThe landlady of The Lincoln Arms pub in King's Cross claims she lost up to £40,000 in revenue over the summer after Camden Council rejected a pavement licence application for six outdoor tables. The council cited pedestrian access and safety concerns, as the proposed area included a fire exit.Read more
Ladies' Pond changes spark fears of exclusive spaCommunity Safety—4 Sept 2026, 10:053 min readConcerns have been raised by the Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association that new measures at Hampstead Heath’s Ladies’ Pond could turn it into an exclusive health spa. The group fears the changes, including cashless payments and no instalment options for season tickets, are discriminatory.
Mayor launches £15.6m fund for women's safety in LondonCommunity Safety—4 Sept 2026, 09:054 min readThe Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has launched a new £15.6 million fund to enhance the safety of public spaces for women and girls across the capital. Local authorities can apply for grants to implement improvements and support services for victims.
Hampstead Heath ponds face inclusivity claims
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 07:254 min readThe Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association has raised concerns with the City of London Corporation about measures at Hampstead Heath’s bathing ponds. They claim these policies risk making the ponds an 'exclusive health spa for affluent people' and are putting inclusivity at risk.
Barnet homes still polluting River Brent via misconnections
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 06:464 min readTwo housing developments in Barnet and two in Harrow continue to discharge waste into surface drains due to illegal plumbing misconnections. A new pilot project funded by the mayor of London aims to tackle this issue, which is impacting the River Brent.
Hounslow Council collects £3.32m from fly-tipping fines in one year
Community Safety—3 Sept 2026, 17:065 min readHounslow Council raised £3.32 million from 3,324 fly-tipping fines between July 2025 and June 2026. Residents and councillors have raised concerns about enforcement practices, including allegations that contractors fabricate offences to meet targets.
Westminster Council orders removal of 25-year street garden
Community Safety—3 Sept 2026, 06:053 min readWestminster City Council has issued a removal notice for a street garden in St John's Wood, maintained by Katharine Hoskyns for over 25 years. The council cited anti-social behaviour as the reason, though residents dispute this and a petition has gathered over 190 signatures.
Four admit Jewish ambulance arson; LFB shows terror response
Community Safety—1 Sept 2026, 18:054 min readFour men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green on 23 March. The attack caused £1m damage during a wave of antisemitic incidents. The London Fire Brigade has since demonstrated its response protocols for marauding terrorist attacks.
Hounslow Council moves to reopen Brentford Dock riverside path
Community Safety—1 Sept 2026, 17:084 min readHounslow Council has issued a legal order to add the Brentford Dock riverside path to its public rights of way map. This is the first step to ensure public access to the route, which has been gated by the landowner since 2021.
Appeal to find missing eight-year-old boy at Notting Hill Carnival
Community Safety—31 Aug 2026, 20:452 min readAn urgent appeal has been launched to find an eight-year-old boy named Shawn who went missing at Notting Hill Carnival. He was last seen on Wedlake Street on Monday afternoon and police are asking for the public's help.
Notting Hill Carnival sees 243 arrests, two knife injuries
Community Safety—31 Aug 2026, 17:053 min readMore than two million people attended Notting Hill Carnival over its 60th anniversary weekend. The Metropolitan Police reported 243 arrests on Sunday and confirmed two individuals were treated for non-life-threatening knife wounds.
Barking and Dagenham Council to update gambling policy
Community Safety—31 Aug 2026, 13:453 min readBarking and Dagenham Council is set to consider an updated gambling policy aimed at preventing harm and improving public health. The move comes after residents expressed concerns about the number of betting shops in the borough, particularly in deprived areas.
Grandmother, 89, fights council over St John's Wood street garden
Community Safety—31 Aug 2026, 13:453 min readAn 89-year-old grandmother in St John's Wood faces the potential removal of her cherished street garden after Westminster City Council issued a notice. The garden, maintained for over 25 years, has garnered significant local support.
Kentish Town boxing club a century-old safe haven
Community Safety—31 Aug 2026, 09:253 min readSt Pancras Boxing Club, a fixture in Kentish Town for over 100 years, provides a safe space and affordable training for local children and adults. Coach CJ, involved for 40 years, prioritises discipline and life skills for young people.
Tooting man launches bowel cancer awareness group after beating stage 3 diagnosis
Community Safety—31 Aug 2026, 09:253 min readDaniel Edwards, 43, from Tooting, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in October 2024 after mistaking symptoms for IBS. Following successful treatment, he founded Booty Call CIC to raise awareness, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities.
Guide Dogs centre in Woodford Green opens to public
Community Safety—31 Aug 2026, 08:053 min readGuide Dogs is opening its Woodford Green training centre to the public for tours from September. The facility, operating for 40 years, houses around 75 trainee guide dogs and supports those waiting for assistance animals.
Ealing runner Panayiotis Sinnos nominated for JustGiving award
Community Safety—31 Aug 2026, 06:453 min readEaling resident Panayiotis Sinnos, 63, has raised more than £72,000 for Prostate Cancer UK through running marathons and other races. He has been nominated for a JustGiving award for his fundraising efforts, even after doctors indicated his cancer may have returned.
Notting Hill Carnival marks 60 years with thousands attending
Community Safety—30 Aug 2026, 21:453 min readThousands gathered for the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival, enjoying music, parades, and cultural displays. The event saw over 50 sound systems, with Soca proving most popular. A planned silence for Grenfell victims was briefly disrupted.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 begins with no major incidents reported
Community Safety—30 Aug 2026, 17:452 min readNotting Hill Carnival 2026 has commenced on the August bank holiday weekend, marking its 60th anniversary. Police banned 300 individuals and seized weapons before the event, with no major incidents reported as of publication.