The London Buzz – 22nd September 2025.

Enfield block of flats goes up in flames as arson is suspected.

Enfield Dispatch How does the Fair Funding Review for Local Governments treat London unfairly?

OnLondon The ballot on the future of the Alton Estate opens today, with more than 13,000 people asked to decide whether to support a £100 million demolition and rebuild proposal.

Putney News Lambeth Council levies nearly £100,000 in fines for HMO license violations. Brixton Buzz

 

Three vans were destroyed in a fire in Park Royal. Part of a vacant office block was also damaged during the fire on Sunday evening.

Ealing News Barnet Unison has requested Barnet Council to return IT, customer, revenue, and benefits services “in house”. Harrow Online Cyclists who jump red lights in the City of London may face greater fines.

Standard Work on a new cycleway between Aldgate and Blackfriars has been halted until guidelines on floating bus stops is issued. BBC News Waymo’s hiring blitz in London suggests Google’s driverless car technology is going to the UK. Forbes

 

And from ianVisits:

‘Ctrl Alt Deleaf’: New train battles autumn leaves on the railway From spacesuits to space shits:

The Science Museum’s new space gallery has debuted. Campaigners will oppose Museum of London’s demolition in the High Court. London’s Alleys: Ferdinand Place, NW1. London Northwestern Railway offers half-priced train tickets.

 

Things to do in London tomorrow

Exploring evolving pub culture: The White Horse and other Brixton pubs (free) The history of Brixton pubs, focussing on the landmark White Horse and Loughborough Hotel, among others. HMS Captain:

Technological Triumph to Tragedy, £30 A presentation by presenter Dan Snow, historians Professor Andrew Lambert and Dr Howard Fuller, and an opportunity to learn more about this groundbreaking ship.

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