The London Buzz - 14th May 2025
Briefly

In London news, numerous Barking households have been unable to return home for over three weeks following fire sprinkler failures that caused major damage. Meanwhile, the Chelsea Flower Show features a groundbreaking funeral flower display. The city's former City Hall remains derelict. A controversial entertainment venue development in East London is being sold. A Thamesmead tenant successfully reduced their rent in tribunal. Redbridge Council faces criticism for not allocating funds for bridge repairs. Protect Brockwell Park challenges Lambeth Council over festival use, and the government’s drastic civil service job cuts are underway.
Major government buildings in Whitehall will close as part of a drastic measure to cut 12,000 civil service jobs in London, redistributing roles across the UK.
A new funeral flower display at this year's Chelsea Flower Show marks a historic moment as the event embraces new themes in floral artistry.
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