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Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

City of London plays part in carbon emission drop

The City of London Corporation achieved a 74% reduction in carbon emissions within its scope of influence from 2005 to 2023.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency pledge

The motion to rescind the climate emergency declaration in Durham has been condemned as a very dark day for the authority. The council has shifted its focus to a County Durham care emergency instead.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Family living in mouldy west London home 'told by landlord to refuse repairs and appear homeless to be rehoused'

A vulnerable family's health is worsened by their mouldy living conditions and landlord's unethical eviction advice.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Council to use 'special powers' to take over O2 Centre redevelopment site

The Labour-led cabinet approved the temporary land takeover for redevelopment despite opposition concerns about transparency and details in the proposals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Parks are for all, not just paying festivalgoers | Letters

Parks are open to everyone, except during festivals, and they're essential for building community through egalitarian access. Events companies often exploit these spaces, causing long-term damage.
London politics
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Revealed: the worst London areas for roadworks

Westminster Council carried out a mega 18,123 repairs in 2024, which included carriageway resurfacing, kerb realignments, and surface dressings.
London food
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Stewards busy stopping tourists from groping Molly Malone statue during pilot scheme

DCC Arts Officer Ray Yeates emphasized the safety of the Molly Malone statue, stating, 'It is completely safe' despite ongoing damage and a public backlash regarding tourist behavior.
London politics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

County supervisors create new homeless agency, despite warnings from L.A. mayor

Los Angeles County is shifting over $300 million from homeless services to a new agency, sparking concerns about disrupting ongoing efforts against homelessness.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Quarter of London local roads in 'poor state' as cost of fixing potholes hits 1billion

"The lack of investment in our roads is a false economy as it just leads to bigger repair costs in the future, something local authorities can ill-afford."
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Tanaiste hits out at 'extremely insensitive' plan to redevelop site of Creeslough tragedy

The planning decision for a new development at a tragedy site in Creeslough is insensitive to the victims' families.
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