London Rental Property News for September 2013
Woolwich: A rich history and bright future
Woolwich is an area of London that has a rich history, which is evident on almost every corner. Although it experienced a decline in earlier decades due to the closure of a few key businesses in the area, it has experienced a rejuvenation throughout the last few years. Woolwich is fast becoming one of the most sought-after places to live in capital, with plenty of reason.
Read Article ... Published on 30th September, 2013
Stoke Newington: London's hidden gem
Until recently Stoke Newington was a generally undiscovered area of north London. With only bus transport available to this slightly more obscure area of the city, it has often been overlooked by those wishing to live and work in the capital. Recent years has seen Stoke Newington become a bit more gentrified as more young families and professionals started to take up residence.
Read Article ... Published on 26th September, 2013
Wood Green: Cheap living with a lot to offer
Wood Green is a great area in North London that supplies many of the activities and amenities that you want on your doorstep. Located in the Borough of Haringey, it offers a wide range of benefits that mean not having to venture further into the city in order to find something to do.
Read Article ... Published on 25th September, 2013
Islington community gardens reopens
A popular meeting place in the London Borough of Islington has been reopened after the old one was destroyed, giving disabled park users a new area to meet.
Read Article ... Published on 20th September, 2013
Greenwich families scheme receives nationwide praise
A nationwide scheme to help turn around lives has received praise from the prime minister and a variety of other luminaries, with Greenwich's contribution coming in for particular praise.
Read Article ... Published on 20th September, 2013
Lewisham museum wins family-friendly accolade
A museum in the London Borough of Lewisham has been named the most family friendly in the UK in a national competition to find places where parents and children alike can have fun and are made to feel welcome.
Read Article ... Published on 19th September, 2013
Tower Hamlets parks are greener and cleaner than ever
Parks and green spaces in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets are now greener than they have ever been, according to the local council, which has conducted a large scale operation to bring the areas up to the highest possible standard.
Read Article ... Published on 19th September, 2013
Full of Life Fair heads to Richmond upon Thames
The fifth installment of one of the key events in the social calendar is set to take place soon, when the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames plays host to the Full of Life Fair 2013.
Read Article ... Published on 18th September, 2013
Mitcham regeneration plan receives locals' support
A plan to rejuvenate Mitcham has been welcomed by locals following an event held by Merton Council to assess the feasibility of the scheme.
Read Article ... Published on 18th September, 2013
Westminster set for new £12 million library
Plans have been submitted for a new state of the art, three-storey library on Luxborough Street in Marylebone, Westminster Council has confirmed.
Read Article ... Published on 17th September, 2013
Uxbridge residents invited to get involved
People living in and around Uxbridge have the chance to find out what is going on in the London Borough of Billingdon at a meeting taking place this week.
Read Article ... Published on 16th September, 2013
Southwark regeneration scheme is finalised
A new multi-million pound scheme to regenerate Southwark is now fully in the works, after councillors confirmed the "final piece in the jigsaw" has been identified.
Read Article ... Published on 12th September, 2013
Barnet green gym promotes fitness and the great outdoors
A new initiative has been launched in Barnet to promote the benefits of heading outdoors and getting fit, and in the process help locals to get in fighting fit shape ahead of the flu season.
Read Article ... Published on 11th September, 2013
Locals to have say on vision for Shepherds Bush
Residents of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham are to be given the opportunity to have their say about what Shepherds Bush town centre looks like when it undergoes a multi-million pound rejuvenation.
Read Article ... Published on 10th September, 2013
Developers pledge jobs and training to Wandsworth's unemployed
Some 440 job and training opportunities are to be created in the Borough of Wandsworth over the next few years, thanks to developers. The opportunities will be made available to unemployed individuals living in the borough thanks to a new agreement.
Read Article ... Published on 5th September, 2013
Homes in Harrow could get cheaper energy
Harrow residents could benefit from savings on their energy costs this winter by taking part in the Big London Energy Switch. The scheme helps those that join to find a better tariff and as a result enjoy potentially massive savings on their fuel costs, a particularly important factor now that winter is on its way.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd September, 2013
London to improve cycling provisions
London boroughs are being awarded funds in order to improve cycling facilities throughout the capital city. A total of £2.1 million has been awarded by Transport for London (TfL) in order to allow more provisions to be made to fit with the mayor of London's Vision for Cycling. An increase in the number of cyclists throughout the city could help to reduce gridlock on the roads at peak times, make people healthier and reduce household transportation costs.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd September, 2013
