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Community Safety · Kingston upon ThamesKingston Market Closed Nine Days After Fire
Kingston's historic Ancient Market Place will remain shut until Sunday, October 18, following a fire that severely damaged stalls. Kingston Council cited further safety concerns as the reason for the extended nine-day closure, which began Saturday.
Kingston upon Thames3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
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.
Hillingdon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LewishamHouse of Flavourz retains licence with new conditions after Forest Hill review
A Caribbean restaurant in Forest Hill will remain open after a licensing review heard 28 messages of support and 21 objections. Lewisham Council added conditions including an event management plan and a dispersal policy, but did not reduce opening hours or revoke the licence.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 35