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Community Safety · IslingtonIslington Council declares 'rent crisis' and demands powers to cap costs
Islington Council has declared a 'private renting crisis', voting to lobby the government for powers to cap rents. Average rents in the borough reached £2,868 in August 2026, a 6.2% annual increase.
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Community Safety · SuttonCarshalton graveyard gates locked over drug use and aggression
Gates at All Saints Carshalton have been temporarily locked due to concerns over drug use and aggressive behaviour. Police requested the closure of two entrances following reports of antisocial behaviour and aggression towards the public.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich Park dog owner berated by school worker
A Greenwich mother has described a 'scary' encounter in Greenwich Park where a school worker allegedly became aggressive about her pocket bully dog, Storm. The worker reportedly called the dog a 'murder dog' and referred to the owners as 'local nutters'.
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Community Safety · SuttonSutton Council officers back eight flats on exhumed burial ground
Sutton Council planning officers recommend approving eight new flats on a former convent burial ground in Worcester Park. Residents have raised objections regarding parking, while the Highways Officer warns of exacerbation.
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City of London Police officer Shanice Bennett dies aged 26
City of London Police officer Shanice Bennett has died at the age of 26. She gained a significant following on TikTok for sharing her journey with stage-four breast cancer and advocating for early detection.
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Community Safety · LambethLambeth councillors approve 134-room co-living scheme in Oval
Lambeth councillors have unanimously approved plans for a 134-room co-living development at 68-86 Clapham Road in Oval. The site, previously described as an 'eyesore' attracting anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping, will be redeveloped to include classrooms for adult education and four maisonettes.
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Community Safety · HackneyHackney Council Scraps Social Care Cap, Bills Set to Triple for Some
Hackney Council has removed its £250 weekly cap on at-home care charges, a move expected to generate £150,000 annually. One disabled resident anticipates their monthly bill will rise from £1,000 to £3,000.
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Community Safety · LewishamLewisham campaigners' petition against shopping centre homes scheme rejected
More than 4,600 people signed a petition opposing the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre. However, Lewisham Council stated that objections cannot halt the scheme as planning permission was granted in October 2025.
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London sets CPR world record with 434 participants
Four hundred and thirty-four individuals participated in a record-breaking CPR attempt in the City of London. The event, part of the Central London Alliance's Saving Lives campaign, aimed to increase public awareness and skills in performing the life-saving technique.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamFulham Pub Redevelopment Plans Submitted
Plans have been submitted to redevelop The Redback pub in Fulham, which closed five years after opening. The application seeks permission for an additional floor, rear extensions, and basement enlargement, with a local group hoping for an imaginative new concept.
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Barnet residents face e‑bike seizure as Lime fleet expands
Lime’s UK user base rose to about 700,000 in 2025 and sales hit £148 million. London boroughs seized over 3,000 dockless e‑bikes that year, including 2,000 Lime units. The English devolution bill now lets Barnet Council licence operators and enforce parking rules.
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Community Safety · HillingdonHillingdon shop owners protest rent hikes, walk out of council meeting
Dozens of Hillingdon shop owners protested outside the Civic Centre against rent increases of over 100%, fearing business closures. After a council meeting, many walked out expressing disappointment with the response.
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Community Safety · SouthwarkDecathlon to close Southwark skatepark for pickleball courts
Skate Haven, which has provided affordable skateboarding sessions for nearly three years, has been told to leave its Decathlon store location in Surrey Quays by the end of October. Decathlon reportedly plans to replace the skatepark with indoor pickleball courts.
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Community Safety · Waltham ForestRnR Lounge granted 4am weekend closing in Chingford
RnR Lounge in Chingford Mount Road can now stay open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays, following a decision by Waltham Forest Council's licensing sub-committee. The venue previously closed at 2am on weekends.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamAbu Hamza family home in Shepherd's Bush gets £70,000 taxpayer renovation
A five-bedroom council house in Shepherd's Bush, west London, which is the family home of convicted terrorist Abu Hamza, is undergoing a £70,000 renovation funded by taxpayers. The work includes solar panels and loft insulation, with Hammersmith and Fulham Council obligated to maintain the property.
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Community Safety · HackneyHackney Greens vote down Labour bid to stop double moves for Woodberry Down tenants
Hackney Council's Green administration has voted against a Labour proposal aimed at preventing "double decanting" for residents on the Woodberry Down estate. Labour councillor Sarah Young argued that vulnerable residents would suffer from being moved twice, but the council stated the motion was unfeasible and risked finances.
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Community Safety · EnfieldEnfield Wash board invests £2m in Christmas lights
The newly formed Enfield Wash Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board has allocated initial funding towards new Christmas lights for Hertford Road. The board, part of a national £20 million, ten-year programme, held its first meeting on September 21st.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Council plans £767,000 street cleaning boost
Wandsworth Council is proposing an annual £767,000 investment in street cleaning, including more frequent sweeping and jet washing. The initiative would be funded by reintroducing charges for bulky waste collections, a move that has drawn criticism.
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Community Safety · Tower HamletsWhitechapel grandmother feared for grandson's safety after window incident
A Whitechapel grandmother has spoken of her fear for her grandson's safety after he allegedly fell 20ft from a first-floor window. She claims her landlord, Riverside, failed to secure the window for four months.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council to Convert Allotments to Graveyard
Richmond Council plans to convert Shacklegate Lane allotments into a graveyard extension, providing over 700 new burial spaces. Residents have petitioned against the decision, citing the loss of a 120-year-old community resource and proposing a partial conversion.
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