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The London Buzz - 21st January 2025

Chancellor supports third runway at Heathrow to stimulate economy.
Lambeth council requests £40 million government bailout.
Concerns rise over digital ads in Wanstead's high street.
2000 properties in Muswell Hill experience gas outage.

South London council fines key worker for driving in bus lane on Christmas Day

Lambeth Council fined a key worker for using a bus lane on Christmas Day, later admitting the fine was issued in error.

Children's centres to close and parking charges to rise so London council can save 50m

Lambeth Council is implementing major cuts and charging increases to tackle a severe funding crisis driven by rising homelessness costs.

Lambeth planning to add 148 new dockless bike parking bays

Lambeth Council seeks to expand e-scooter and bike rental infrastructure with 148 new dockless bays to promote active transportation.

Neighbour endured six months of stench and fly infestation after council delayed cleaning dead man's flat

Lambeth Council took six months to clean a flat after a death, causing significant distress to the neighbors due to foul odors and fly infestations.
#legal-issues

Drink-drive council boss banned after crash

Former Lambeth Council chief executive disqualified from driving for two years following drink driving and related offences, losing his job and relying on family.

Ex-Lambeth Council boss admits drink-driving

A former chief executive of Lambeth Council pleaded guilty to drink-driving, failing to stop after a car crash, and driving without insurance, highlighting a serious lapse in judgment and responsibility.

Drink-drive council boss banned after crash

Former Lambeth Council chief executive disqualified from driving for two years following drink driving and related offences, losing his job and relying on family.

Ex-Lambeth Council boss admits drink-driving

A former chief executive of Lambeth Council pleaded guilty to drink-driving, failing to stop after a car crash, and driving without insurance, highlighting a serious lapse in judgment and responsibility.
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#pedestrianisation

This major street on the South Bank is getting pedestrianised

Concert Hall Approach will be pedestrianised to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists along South Bank.

Lambeth to pedestrianise the busy road behind the Southbank Centre

Concert Hall Approach is to be pedestrianised to enhance the area's appearance and improve pedestrian experience.

This major street on the South Bank is getting pedestrianised

Concert Hall Approach will be pedestrianised to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists along South Bank.

Lambeth to pedestrianise the busy road behind the Southbank Centre

Concert Hall Approach is to be pedestrianised to enhance the area's appearance and improve pedestrian experience.
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#hotel-development

This old London police station could be turned into a boutique hotel

The old police station in Streatham may be converted into a 57-bed luxury hotel, indicating a growth in hospitality in that area.

Former Streatham police station could transform into boutique hotel

A former South London police station is set to be redeveloped into a 57-bed boutique hotel, addressing the local accommodation shortage.

This old London police station could be turned into a boutique hotel

The old police station in Streatham may be converted into a 57-bed luxury hotel, indicating a growth in hospitality in that area.

Former Streatham police station could transform into boutique hotel

A former South London police station is set to be redeveloped into a 57-bed boutique hotel, addressing the local accommodation shortage.
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Ex-South London police station empty for nearly a decade could become hotel

The long-vacant police station is proposed to be transformed into a 57-bed boutique hotel to serve visitors and enhance local amenities.

Lambeth: Estate tenants forced to move out homes amid council regeneration plans

Over 100 south London tenants affected by Lambeth Council's estate regeneration plans, causing distress due to abrupt eviction notices.
#london-eye

London Eye set to be made a fixture of capital's skyline for decades to come

Lambeth Council plans to make the London Eye a permanent feature of the city beyond 2028, recognizing its positive impact on the economy.

The London Eye is now a permanent London attraction

London Eye granted permanent planning permission by Lambeth Council, with 1% of turnover for area maintenance.

London Eye set to be made a fixture of capital's skyline for decades to come

Lambeth Council plans to make the London Eye a permanent feature of the city beyond 2028, recognizing its positive impact on the economy.

The London Eye is now a permanent London attraction

London Eye granted permanent planning permission by Lambeth Council, with 1% of turnover for area maintenance.
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Streatham Wells: Sadiq Khan 'applauds' suspension of LTN but says it is not precedent for other removals

Sadiq Khan applauded Lambeth Council for suspending Streatham Wells LTN due to unintended consequences.
The mayor emphasized that not every LTN scheme will be perfect, and challenges may arise, but overall LTNs have been successful in other areas.
#traffic-congestion

Sadiq Khan says changes coming 'ASAP' to LTN where bus took two hours to travel three miles

Changes are coming ASAP to a low traffic neighborhood causing bus congestion in London.
Mayor Sadiq Khan is in touch with Lambeth Council to resolve the issue of traffic congestion due to a low traffic neighborhood.

Bus takes two hours to travel three miles through congestion fuelled by new low-traffic neighbourhood

Traffic congestion near LTN in South London causing significant delays for buses and residents.
Lambeth Council generated 320,000 in fines in the first three months of the LTN's operation.

Sadiq Khan says changes coming 'ASAP' to LTN where bus took two hours to travel three miles

Changes are coming ASAP to a low traffic neighborhood causing bus congestion in London.
Mayor Sadiq Khan is in touch with Lambeth Council to resolve the issue of traffic congestion due to a low traffic neighborhood.

Bus takes two hours to travel three miles through congestion fuelled by new low-traffic neighbourhood

Traffic congestion near LTN in South London causing significant delays for buses and residents.
Lambeth Council generated 320,000 in fines in the first three months of the LTN's operation.
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Anger as Lambeth Labour councillors have whip suspended after voting for Gaza ceasefire

Four south London councillors had Labour whip suspended for defying party on Gaza ceasefire vote.
Labour councillor resigned over the incident, prompting discussions on democratic processes and collective decision making.

Mould-ridden flat is going to kill me and my baby, says Clapham mother

Lambeth Council apologized for failings causing distress to Stacey Coveley and her family.
Stacey Coveley, with a lung condition, fears mould in her flat might harm her and her baby.

Electric Brixton: Famous gig venue given protected status to safeguard future

The Electric Brixton has been granted protected status as an Asset of Community Value by Lambeth Council to safeguard its future.
The venue has a rich history of over 100 years, transitioning from a cinema to a nightclub to a gig venue hosting various iconic acts.

Council tenants forced into debt' and facing eviction over tripling energy bills

Residents in south London face eviction over massive heating bill increases.
They are unable to switch suppliers as their homes are heated by shared heat networks.

Lambeth Council plan to send homeless to Dover and Luton to lower hotel spend

Lambeth Council plans to reduce spend on hotels by negotiating for new build developments in Dover and Luton for temporary housing.
#resignation

Council boss resigns after drug and driving charges

Council boss resigns after facing driving and drug charges.

Top south London council boss resigns after drink driving and drugs charges

The chief executive of Lambeth Council has resigned after being charged with drink driving, drug possession, and failing to stop after a crash.

Council boss resigns after drug and driving charges

Council boss resigns after facing driving and drug charges.

Top south London council boss resigns after drink driving and drugs charges

The chief executive of Lambeth Council has resigned after being charged with drink driving, drug possession, and failing to stop after a crash.
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Council refunded 1.5m to 'gagged' leaseholders

Lambeth Council forced residents into silence with confidentiality clauses in exchange for refunds on overcharged building works, undermining transparency and neighbor's ability to seek similar discounts.
#driving-offenses

Lambeth council chief executive Bayo Dosunmu arrested on drug and driving offences

The chief executive of Lambeth Council has been charged with serious offences including drug and drink driving, implying potential implications for his career and the council's operations.

Council boss charged with drug and driving offences

The chief executive of Lambeth council, Bayo Dosunmu, has been charged with various driving and drug offenses.

Lambeth council chief executive Bayo Dosunmu arrested on drug and driving offences

The chief executive of Lambeth Council has been charged with serious offences including drug and drink driving, implying potential implications for his career and the council's operations.

Council boss charged with drug and driving offences

The chief executive of Lambeth council, Bayo Dosunmu, has been charged with various driving and drug offenses.
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