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Community Safety · GreenwichMarmoset rescued from Greenwich property after welfare concerns
A common marmoset monkey has been rescued from a property in Greenwich after being found living in a bird cage without an appropriate diet. The owner did not possess a licence to keep the primate.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonAlderman Timothy Hailes withdraws Lord Mayor bid over criminal probe
Alderman Timothy Hailes has withdrawn his candidacy for Lord Mayor of the City of London for 2026/27. He cited awareness of criminal proceedings against someone connected to a previous employer as the reason, stating he is not personally under investigation. Alderman Bronek Masojada is now being supported for the role.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · SouthwarkCity of London Corporation seeks GLA funding for 681 new homes in Southwark
The City of London Corporation has applied for Greater London Authority funding to build 681 new homes across two Southwark sites. The £94.86 million project includes social rent and mixed-tenure properties, with construction expected over the next decade if approved.
Southwark4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonCity of London Corporation Approves Process to Remove Honours
The City of London Corporation has established a new process to revoke the Freedom of the City of London honour. This follows a legal review and will be considered for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in December.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of LondonEpping Forest fungi pickers warned by City Corporation
The City of London Corporation is urging visitors and social media influencers not to pick fungi in Epping Forest. Harvesting mushrooms is banned under forest bylaws, with potential fines for those who breach the rules.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonCity of London Corporation disputes café staff communication ban claims
Hoxton Beach, operator of two park cafés, has accused City of London Corporation staff of being told not to interact with their employees. The company is awaiting a High Court ruling on new café contracts and claims a break-in at one café went unaddressed.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45- Community Safety · Camden
Parliament Hill Lido closes twice after bottle attack and brawls
Parliament Hill Fields Lido in Hampstead Heath shut for two evenings in May after a man was struck with a bottle during a poolside fight. Two arrests were made, but no charges followed. New security rules now bar under-16s without a parent and include random bag searches.
Camden4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 79 · Hype 55