tourism Tourist levy 'could generate £240million a year' for London Sir Sadiq Khan has welcomed new powers that will allow him to impose a levy on overnight stays in the capital By Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter / 27 Nov 2025
West Ham GLA faces £19.2million budget gap - and West Ham relegation could make things worse The Greater London Authority is in its 'toughest and most uncertain position' ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget. By Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter / 20 Nov 2025
paul martin New cuts were 'always going to be resisted', says council boss As the Town Hall mulls further savings, interim chief executive Paul Martin says 15 years of austerity have made it difficult to identify uncontroversial cuts By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 4 Nov 2025
Newham Council Newham Council passes budget Savings include axing festival lights and street decorations for cultural celebrations such as Christmas and Eid By Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 3 Mar 2025
Newham Council Newham Council to consult residents on £70 million 'savings' proposals 'We make no apologies for what we are doing and we will continue engaging with our residents to explain what we are intending to do' By Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 15 Oct 2024
