London Rental Property News for December 2014
East Sheen: A popular, family-friendly area with plenty of charm
East Sheen is also known as just Sheen by those who live there. It is a rather rich area of London, being located in the borough of Richmond Upon Thames.
Read Article ... Published on 31st December, 2014
New Eltham: A friendly and vibrant London location
New Eltham is located in south London, falling across areas of both Greenwich and Bexley boroughs. It's not to be confused with Eltham, which is to the north-west of the area. It is a place that has a fair bit of history and a good mixture of amenities.
Read Article ... Published on 31st December, 2014
Welling: A desirable London area
Welling is an area of Greater London located in the borough of Bexley, close to Falconwood and Bexleyheath. It is a great area to live if you want to benefit from a great small town feel, while still being within reach of all the benefits the larger city has to offer.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd December, 2014
Hounslow hands out fines for litter
The borough of Hounslow is working hard to reduce litter and keep the streets clean and tidy for residents. As part of the area's war on grime, the council has implemented new measures aimed at discouraging people from dropping litter, which impacts the appearance of the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 24th December, 2014
Redbridge announces plans for improved swimming access
New plans have been announced that will see a new 25-metre, four-lane community swimming pool open to the public. The pool at Loxford School of Science and Technology will have extended access under the new £1.5 million project announced by Redbridge Council.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd December, 2014
Bush Hill Park: Affordable family living
Bush Hill Park is located within the borough of Enfield, which is a great area of London in itself. The borough sits on the edge of north London, just where the city gives way to the countryside of Hertfordshire, making it a popular location for those that want all the benefits of city life but with a small town feel.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd December, 2014
Croydon Council urges food safety this Christmas
Today (Monday December 22nd) is National Defrost Your Turkey Day as people throughout the country start their preparations for Christmas. To mark the day and ensure everyone stays safe and well throughout the festive season, Croydon Council's food safety team is urging residents to take the proper precautions when getting their Christmas turkey ready.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd December, 2014
Enfield awarded for clean streets
Enfield Council has been awarded a 2014 Clean Britain Award following on from its hard work to keep the area's streets tidy. The borough received a Five Star award at the Clean Britain awards ceremony, which was held on November 26th. It was also given a bronze award in the category that included areas with more than 200,000 residents.
Read Article ... Published on 20th December, 2014
Red Cross Garden Bandstand now fully restored
The Red Cross Garden bandstand in Southwark has now been fully restored and is open to the public. It was officially reopened on Thursday December 11th with a special festive event.
Read Article ... Published on 19th December, 2014
Harrow offers aid against the winter chill
People living in the London Borough of Harrow are getting help and support aimed at helping them stay warm this winter. The Warm Homes, Healthy People programme is hoping to aid people in coping with the falling temperatures and is specifically targeting vulnerable residents.
Read Article ... Published on 19th December, 2014
Greenwich getting connected to the Internet of Things
Greenwich has been selected as one of ten areas in the UK where the new Internet of Things network will be rolled out. The borough will see the new network installed next year, allowing a cost-effective way for objects to be connected to the internet.
Read Article ... Published on 15th December, 2014
House prices 'drop by £30,000 in London'
House prices across the City of London have fallen by more than £30,000 over the last month, according to new figures. Research from Rightmove has found that the average asking price in London has dropped dramatically in the last few weeks, as sellers seem unsure as to whether they can achieve the high end prices they have been asking in recent months.
Read Article ... Published on 15th December, 2014
Mitcham to see new store opening as regeneration begins
Mitcham has continued to attract new business to the area, benefiting locals by providing more amenities. The latest store to be opening is WHSmith, which is set to open its doors just in time for Christmas on December 15th.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2014
Silent auction raises money for Orleans House restoration
A silent auction was successfully held in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames at the end of November. The funds from the event will be used for the transformation of Orleans House Gallery.
Read Article ... Published on 8th December, 2014
International Nine Elms bridge competition launched
A new competition to design a new bridge across the River Thames was launched yesterday (Monday December 8th). The international contest will see a bridge constructed in central London and was officially opened by Wandsworth Council.
Read Article ... Published on 9th December, 2014
Hertsmere launches new anti dog mess campaign
Hertsmere Council has joined forces with Keep Britain Tidy to deliver a new campaign aimed at encouraging dog owners to clean up after their pets. The borough is taking a stand against those that fail to pick up after their animal and cause a mess that can affect other residents.
Read Article ... Published on 4th December, 2014
Lambeth drastically reduces waste
It is just a year into Lambeth Council's new waste strategy system and good results are already being seen. Thanks to the new initiative, residents in the area are producing around 25 per cent less rubbish. They are also recycling around three times more food waste, which is making a huge difference to the amount of rubbish being sent to landfill.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd December, 2014
Cyclists to benefit from new Ealing covered cycle hub
Commuters have a new cycle hub to make use of now, after Ealing Council opened its covered facility. The storage unit opened on Friday November 21st at North Acton Station, allowing a covered area for people to store their bikes.
Read Article ... Published on 1st December, 2014
