Category Archives: Politics

The unemployment rate is at 4%, the lowest since 1975

The unemployment rate has fallen further this month, to 4%, with a higher proportion of black and ethnic minority (BME) people in work than ever before. As young people in England and Wales await their A-level results on Thursday, the proportion of young people who

London Councils response to rough sleeping strategy

London Councils supports the government’s ambition to end rough sleeping, while also highlighting the importance of increasing social housing. Cllr Darren Rodwell, London Council’s Executive member for housing and planning, said: “Reducing homelessness in London requires a massive increase in social housing provision, which is

Winstanley & York Road regeneration consultation begins

Hundreds of Battersea residents have been meeting with the Regeneration Team to discuss the proposed development plans for the Winstanley and York Road estates. A planning application is due to be submitted later this year, comprising of an outline planning proposal of the masterplan and detailed proposals

Deal paves way for knowledge sharing between London and West Midlands

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, and Andy Street CBE, the Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority, have both welcomed a new knowledge-sharing agreement between London and the West Midlands. From dealing with major incidents to limiting the disruption of large-scale transport projects and

Landmark ‘Small Spaces’ Planning Approval for Waltham Forest

Planning has been granted by London Borough of Waltham Forest for two unique new properties marking a landmark decision on the use of quirky ‘small’ spaces for new urban homes. Loughton-based Clear Architects have worked closely with regional planners to bring The Yard and Southwell