#local-politics

#local-politics

I am publicly admitting that I took funds from the Presbyterian Church over an extended period,

During the pandemic years, Zoom calls were politics, but I still often find myself on them, in the process meeting candidates for local offices around the country. It's a good analgesic for the wearying cynicism that is the hallmark of the moment, since these people are often idealistic, enthusiastic, and smart. But, once in a while, you encounter true political talent-something that is as rare but as obvious as, say, great athletic prowess or a deep musical gift.

Havering Council will implement a new residents' parking scheme in Harold Wood to reduce congestion from commuters. Romford Recorder Developers will need to find another £6 million towards a new bridge in the Royal Docks after Newham Council cut its funding by almost half. Greenwich Wire Rotting away: The Hero of Switzerland in Loughborough Junction five years after closure Brixton Buzz Three Labour councillors in Barking and Dagenham have defected to the Green Party. Romford Recorder

A road-raging NYPD cop pulled a gun on three kid in an off-duty incident in Westchester, which is a reminder to again point out that a majority of NYPD cops live in the suburbs. (WPIX, Gothamist) Another hat-tip to Williamsburg365 for its ongoing coverage of how dangerous Bedford Avenue is now! Check out how fast these drivers were speeding! (amNY also covered it.)

THE BELL HOTEL in Epping is a drab 80-bedroom coaching inn 20 miles as the crow files from Westminster. Since April it has housed up to 138 male asylum-seekers on behalf of the Home Office. Epping Forest District Council, which is controlled by the Conservative Party, contends that doing so constitutes a "material change of use" and the hotel's owner should seek planning permission to convert it to a hostel.

Mayor Adams emphasized the importance of local support during his campaign in Chinatown, highlighting his frequent visits and connection to the community. 'I am not just your mayor, I’m your brother,' he stated, reinforcing his ties to the voters.

Agnes Slocombe, the first-ever black mayor of Barnet and a long-serving Hendon church minister, passed away at age 90 after a remarkable public service career.

The bonfire at Meridi Street burned effigies of rap trio Kneecap and had an Irish language slogan urging people to "kill your local Kneecap." This ignited further controversy.

Landlords need yet another rent hike even after landlord profits have surged for two years in a row.

I am renewing my plea for some expert assistance to Waltham Forest police to catch the perpetrators, Creasy told The London Standard.

We have 11 candidates-is it really Willie or no one?

Pro-Palestine campaigners have described Lewisham Labour's decision to remove a councillor from a committee after months of campaigning as a "betrayal of progress and accountability".

Bowman, 36, is inspired by his half-brother, Vice President Vance, but asserts his own political independence, aiming for change in Cincinnati rather than national replication.

"She has been a valuable team member in Miami-Dade County for 18 years," Chair Anthony Rodriguez said ahead of the vote.

My friends, we are being governed by morons. The more difficult the struggle, the more glorious the victory.