Kingston Council leader Andreas Kirsch joined leaders across London in calling for local authorities to have a stronger voice in major decisions about the capital’s future.
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Anti-Muslim hate crime on rise in London
Tell MAMA, an independent organisation that tackles cases of Islamophobia, has recorded the highest number of anti-Muslim hate cases in 2024 since its founding.
The highest number of Islamophobic cases reported to Tell MAMA were in Greater London, almost doubling from 1,028 in 2023 to 1,819 in 2024.
Inside the story: A deep dive into London’s response to the war in Ukraine
Protestors fly a flag in solidarity with Ukraine outside the US embassy in London following the Trump Administration’s decision to freeze military aid (Credit: Henry Langdon)
Kingston hikes council tax to remain most expensive borough in London
Kingston Council has approved proposals to raise council tax by almost five per cent, retaining its position as the most expensive borough in London according
Demolition of 79 Penrhyn Road approved amid mixed reactions
Kingston Council has given the green light for the demolition of 79 Penrhyn Road to pave the way for mixed-use development The proposed building will
Kingston Council’s redevelopments leave housing in short supply, argue locals
The lengthy redevelopment of the Cambridge Road estate in Norbiton is contributing to the existing housing crisis, according to affected residents. Current residents of the
Local anger over decision to keep controversial Surbiton traffic filter
Residents argue the barrier on King Charles Road pushed traffic into surrounding streets Residents have expressed anger with Kingston Council after a decision to retain
“Missed opportunity”: Local environmentalists respond to Labour’s budget
Greens cite concerns over transport plans in Rachel Reeves’ budget Kingston Green Party and other environmentalists have expressed their disappointment at the government’s autumn budget,
Kingston charity praises Carer’s Allowance earnings limit rise
A local carer’s charity has welcomed the government’s announcement to raise the earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance but said more needs to be done to
“I’m ashamed”: London Americans on the re-election of Trump
With Donald Trump set to serve his second and final term as President, politicians and US citizens in London have given their reaction to his
