In September 2017 big steps towards improving safety for cyclists in Lewisham were made. These came in the form of the installation of a 1.7km section of new designated routes for cyclists as part of the cycle superhighway stretching from London Bridge to Greenwich. This route goes via six of the worst junctions in the area for cyclist injuries. Continue reading
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Improving air quality in Lambeth
In December the Mayor of London announced the creation of the Brixton Low Emission Zone. The aim is to improve the air quality in the area, providing huge benefits for residents and regular visitors. Continue reading
The top ten areas for property price growth in 2017
The property market in the UK saw big growth in 2017, earning £280 billion over the course of the year. This took the total value to £8.29 trillion. Continue reading
Indian investors are choosing prime central London properties
In the last year the amount of Indian investors putting their money into the London property market has increased dramatically. According to figures from a buying agency, just 2.6% of sales in Central London in 2015/16 were from India. This year the number rose to 13%. Continue reading
A new film school for Islington
Ladbroke House in Highbury, Islington has a really interesting history. It was formerly an A.C. Cossor Electric Valve Company factory, used to manufacture radios and x-ray equipment. Cossor are renowned for being the first British company to sell TV sets in 1936, making many of these original devices at the Islington site. Continue reading
Hounslow Council works to tackle ASB
At the start of December Hounslow Council revealed their plans to reduce the number of anti-social behaviour (ASB) problems linked to alcohol in the Borough. In a twelve month period to 31st March 2017 a total of 8,473 reports of incidents were reported to the police. This represented a 9% rise over the previous period. Continue reading
Improving air quality in Havering
Earlier in December Havering Council looked at a draft copy of the new Air Quality Action Plan for 2018-2023. The document sets out how the area will look to improve standards and aim to ensure the air in the Borough is cleaner. It could require a £125,000 5-year plan. Continue reading
Developing Eastcote over the years
Eastcote has developed into a popular suburb in West London in the Borough of Hillingdon. The area has a great community feel because it was first established around an ancient village. It remained a mostly farming community until the 19th century. Like many areas in London the arrival of the railway was the catalyst for development. Continue reading
A popular suburb with an 18th century park
Canons Park in Harrow is a well established commuter and retiree suburb in Harrow, North West London. The area has a very interesting history and quite a diverse housing stock. Demand for homes is good, attracting people because of the wonderful open spaces. The local Tube station is on the Jubilee Line, making it easy to commute to Central London and on to Canary Wharf. Continue reading
Saving an iconic modernist building in Haringey
Hornsey Town Hall is renowned for being the very first major building in the UK to be built in the modernist architectural style. The RIBA award winning design is unique, marking a big step away from the symmetry that was favoured by traditional English designs. The layout makes the most of the unusual shape of the site. Continue reading
