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Sebastian Mann | Local Democracy Reporter

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Eligible Londoners urged by councils to sign up for other benefits to keep winter fuel allowances

Eligible residents in north east London are being encouraged to sign up for pension credit and other benefits in order to keep their winter...

Redbridge unveils plans for ‘largest climbing centre in south England’

Redbridge Council has unveiled its ambitions to build what it calls the “biggest rock climbing centre in the south of England”. The council’s transport depot...

Jas Athwal faces mounting calls to resign as MP over quality of flats

Pressure is mounting on Jas Athwal to be suspended as a Labour MP after an investigation revealed the squalid state of his rental properties. Between...

MP ‘sorry’ for state of flats amid calls to resign after tenants found living in ‘squalid conditions’

A Labour MP and landlord has “unreservedly apologised” after his tenants were found to be living in squalid conditions. A BBC investigation uncovered a series...

Redbridge Council pays £3,000 to family after two years in ‘unsuitable’ accommodation

Redbridge Council has apologised and paid £3,000 to a mother-of-four who was left in ‘unsuitable accommodation’ for almost two years. The resident – identified only...

Redbridge bin strike called off after council concessions

Bin men in Redbridge have called off a two-week long strike after accepting an ‘improved’ offer by the council. Workers employed by Redbridge Civic Services...

Redbridge bin men to strike for two weeks as working conditions row continues

Bin men in Redbridge will strike for a second time this summer following unsuccessful negotiations over working conditions. Employees of Redbridge Civic Services, which is...

Whipps Cross rebuild ‘must remain a priority’ amid major spending cuts, councils say

Concerned council officials say the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital must remain a priority amid major cuts to public services. Plans to rebuild the hospital...

Kam Rai named new leader of Redbridge Council after decade in cabinet

The new leader of Redbridge Council has been elected after weeks of internal voting. Labour councillor Kam Rai, who became deputy leader in 2018, was...

New London mortuary to offer non-invasive post-mortems for first time in capital

A new, “state-of-the-art” mortuary in east London will offer a faster and more compassionate service for families, Waltham Forest Council says. The new East London...

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