The London Buzz - 14th August 2024
Today's round-up of what's happening in London:
Charlton Toy Library, a children's charity serving families for over 40 years, faces eviction from Charlton House to make way for a commercial tenant, prompting concerns about its future as it seeks new premises The Greenwich Wire
Residents of Peckham's Ledbury Estate are being asked to leave their homes due to worsening fire safety concerns, with Southwark Council planning to demolish the affected buildings and relocate the 131 households as soon as alternative housing is found. The FPA
A Mayfair private members' club had its license revoked by Westminster City Council following a violent brawl, due to concerns over multiple licensing breaches and its improper operation as a public nightclub. South London Press
A south-east London street cleaner whose bosses banned him from accepting £3,000 raised by the community for a holiday can now go on his dream trip after a travel agent stepped in. BBC News
Two More Banksy Artworks Appear In London... Sort Of Londonist
West Ham Park has introduced a magical Tree Spirit Trail featuring 16 tree species, fairy doors, and hidden surprises, inviting visitors to explore and learn through QR codes Newham Voices
Unison has slammed Lewisham Council for “deliberately choosing a hard-line approach” when it comes to “threatening staff with redundancy”. Local London
A 35-storey tower block that was planned next to the River Thames in east London has been scaled back following fears it would impact a nearby World Heritage Site. BBC News
Hundreds of Walthamstow residents have signed a petition opposing the opening of a Gail’s Bakery in Walthamstow Village, arguing that it would threaten the character of Orford Road and the survival of local independent businesses. Waltham Forest Echo
It has been confirmed that the upgrade of the cycle lane over Hammersmith Bridge will now not be completed until next year. Neighbournet
And from ianVisits:
There’s a giant pumpkin in Kensington Gardens
Discover the magic behind stop-motion animation at BFI’s LAIKA Exhibition
Derelict Victorian warehouse set for restoration into an arts centre
Step back into Biba’s world: Fashion and Textile museum revisits the swinging sixties