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Community Safety · MertonMerton Council faces criticism over Burn Bullock pub enforcement
Owners of the Burn Bullock pub in Mitcham are still storing cars on their site, defying a Merton Council enforcement notice. The Grade II-listed building suffered fire damage in April 2024 and is on the Heritage at Risk Register, prompting criticism of the council's enforcement record.
Merton4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · SuttonSutton firm's Wallington site faces new hearing over green belt concerns
A Wallington company operating on green belt land faces a new hearing over alleged planning breaches. Residents report dust, noise, and heavy traffic, while Sutton Council has issued an enforcement notice.
Sutton3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith Ram pub faces enforcement after becoming discount store
Hammersmith and Fulham Council may take enforcement action against the owner of the former Hammersmith Ram pub, a historic 18th-century building on King Street, after it was reopened as a discount store without planning permission.
Hammersmith and Fulham4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · EnfieldEnfield Council faces ongoing occupation of former Southgate Police Station
People continue to reside at the former Southgate Police Station in Enfield without permission, despite Enfield Council issuing an enforcement notice. The deadline for compliance with the notice has passed, and the owner's appeal against it was previously dismissed.
Enfield3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45