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  1. Brent Recycling Rates Up, Contamination Still a Challenge Brent's recycling rates are on the rise, but contamination remains a significant hurdle. The council is implementing several measures to address contamination and improve... Brent 20 July 2025
  2. Bexley Bans Single-Use Vapes, Increases Enforcement Bexley Council has taken decisive action against single-use vapes, implementing a ban and increasing enforcement efforts to ensure compliance across the borough. Bexley 20 July 2025
  3. Bexley Council Grants Licence for Food Festival in Danson Park Bexley Council has granted a premises licence to Cheshire Food Festival Limited for an open-air food festival in Danson Park, Bexleyheath. The licence permits the sale of... Bexley 20 July 2025
  4. Wandsworth Restricts Events on Wandsworth Common Wandsworth Council has tightened restrictions on events held on Wandsworth Common, limiting them to Category A events with a maximum of 2,499 attendees. Wandsworth 17 July 2025
  5. Wandsworth Secures £4.7M for Decarbonisation Projects Wandsworth is set to advance its commitment to environmental sustainability after securing £4.7 million in funding for decarbonisation projects. This funding is a key component... Wandsworth 17 July 2025
  6. E-bike Parking Trial Coming to Greenwich Greenwich is set to trial dockless e-bike parking in the borough, pending the approval of an experimental traffic order. Greenwich 17 July 2025
  7. Waltham Forest Council Prioritizes Health Equity Initiatives in Response to Marmot Review Waltham Forest Council is intensifying its focus on health equity through its response to the Marmot Review, prioritising initiatives aimed at reducing disparities in... Waltham Forest 17 July 2025
  8. Westminster Council Aims for Zero Waste by 2040 Westminster City Council is aiming to achieve zero waste by 2040, setting a bold environmental target for the coming years. Westminster 17 July 2025
  9. Westminster Council to Prioritise Pedestrians in New Transport Plan Westminster City Council is preparing for a new era of waste management, with plans to prioritise pedestrians and boost recycling rates through its upcoming Waste and Cleansing... Westminster 17 July 2025
  10. Barnet Council to discuss Allotment Governance Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, to address critical aspects of allotment management and governance within the borough. Barnet 17 July 2025
  11. Sutton Council Rejects Motion to Restore Funding for Mill Green Repairs Sutton's Mill Green is facing urgent repairs following years of funding cuts, Sutton Council heard on Monday. The neglect resulting from funding cuts impacts public amenity,... Sutton 17 July 2025
  12. Lambeth Considers Extending Car-Free Days Across the Borough Lambeth Council is exploring the possibility of expanding its successful Car-Free Days programme to more areas across the borough, aiming to bring benefits to residents,... Lambeth 17 July 2025
  13. Wandsworth Council Agency Staffing Costs Rise by £1 Million; Review Underway Wandsworth Council's spending on agency staff has increased by £1 million in the past year, according to a report presented at the Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing... Wandsworth 16 July 2025
  14. Newham Tightens Rules on Building Work Near Schools Newham Council is tightening regulations on building work near schools by amending the Traffic Management Order (TMO) related to Healthy School Streets (HSS). The decision, made... Newham 16 July 2025
  15. Sport England Objects to Special School Planned for Balgores Lane Playing Field Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee is considering a proposal to build a special school on a playing field in Balgores Lane, Romford, facing objections from Sport... Havering 16 July 2025
  16. Landfill Extension Approved Despite Environmental Concerns Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved an extension to landfill operations at the Veolia ES site on Coldharbour Lane, Rainham, despite concerns raised... Havering 16 July 2025
  17. Green Belt BESS Approved Amid Controversy in Havering A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been approved for construction on Green Belt land in Havering, despite local controversy and concerns over the impact on the Green... Havering 16 July 2025
  18. Hillingdon Council Faces Scrutiny Over Green Waste Collection Charges Hillingdon Council is facing increased scrutiny over its decision to introduce a £70 subscription charge for green waste collection, a move that reverses a previous commitment... Hillingdon 16 July 2025
  19. Uxbridge Library Relocation Success in Question Uxbridge Library's relocation has faced scrutiny, with questions raised about its success at a recent Hillingdon Council meeting. Hillingdon 16 July 2025
  20. Hillingdon Council Considers Charging Non-Residents for Ruislip Lido Access Following Public Request Hillingdon Council is considering implementing an entrance fee for visitors from outside the borough to Ruislip Lido, following a request from a member of the public. The issue... Hillingdon 16 July 2025