London Rental Property News for February 2013
Safe return for Hertsmere pooches
A pair of dogs residing with their owners in the London borough of Hertsmere have been safety returned to their owners after the area's dedicated dog warden tracked down the pooches.
Read Article ... Published on 27th February, 2013
Lambeth ponders Northern line extension
The London borough of Lambeth has announced it will soon make a final decision on whether to approve an ambitious Transport for London (TFL) project that could see the district take in an additional £46 million worth of income in revenue.
Read Article ... Published on 26th February, 2013
Haringey Banksy plea successful
Residents of the London borough of Haringey will no doubt be celebrating tonight as their campaign to bring a stolen Banksy artwork back to their community appears to have been successful.
Read Article ... Published on 25th February, 2013
Enfield questions residents on crime
Enfield Council has launched a major consultation among its residents as a method of gauging which crimes people would like to see targeted most in its reduction strategy, with a survey designed to achieve this very purpose.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd February, 2013
Islington's youngsters take on Charlie Higson
Comedian and author Charlie Higson pitted his wits against Islington's young population this week (February 18th) in a quiz as part of the Young Consumers of the Year contest, the council has said.
Read Article ... Published on 21st February, 2013
Soho: Living in Soho
Thirty years ago, anyone saying they wanted to live in the London borough of Soho would have received a funny look from any respectful member of society. Known for its sex shops and seedy districts, properties were not exactly in high demand.
Read Article ... Published on 21st February, 2013
Camden Town: Atmosphere aplenty in Camden Town
The London borough of Camden has become known internationally as one of the most creative areas of London. Arts, crafts, fashion and accessories - stalls catering for all of these interests can be found in its seven-days a week markets located around the canal.
Read Article ... Published on 19th February, 2013
Belgravia: The charm of Belgravia
Across the years, writers, poets and artists have loved to portray London's distinctive areas in their works, and Belgravia is no exception. Anthony Trollope included extensive descriptions of the area in four of his novels, while Evelyn Waugh made Pont Street synonymous with the idiosyncrasies of the upper class throughout Brideshead Revisited. Indeed, an episode of Sherlock - the popular BBC programme based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classics - featured the area prominently and was even entitled 'A Scandal in Belgravia'.
Read Article ... Published on 15th February, 2013
Merton scores well with residents
Residents in the London borough of Merton have issued a good report about the council's performance, with the area performing well in terms of customer satisfaction. Indeed, results indicate the authority is outperforming not only other nearby boroughs but also the majority of London as a whole.
Read Article ... Published on 12th February, 2013
Hillingdon tackles empty shops
The recession has resulted in an increasing number of empty shops invading the high streets of Britain, but the high street in the London Borough of Hillingdon is set to make a comeback against internet retailers with a new scheme designed to regenerate the Saturday shopping scene.
Read Article ... Published on 11th February, 2013
BT deal to aid Westminster residents
Residents in the London borough of Westminster will notice a much more responsive service from their council over the course of this year, with the implementation of new IT systems throughout the authority.
Read Article ... Published on 8th February, 2013
Richmond tackles antisocial behaviour
The London borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames has developed a new local tenancy strategy designed to help eliminate antisocial behaviour, which is sure to be a welcome move for those residing in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 7th February, 2013
Wandsworth home to healthiest people
Those residing in the London borough of Wandsworth can give themselves a pat on the back as it was revealed they are likely to be among the healthiest people in the UK, figures from the census show.
Read Article ... Published on 5th February, 2013
Hammersmith to get netball centre
A park in the London borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is set to be redeveloped into a "netball centre of excellence" with a radical overhaul of the area's sports facilities planned for 2013.
Read Article ... Published on 4th February, 2013
