London Mayor declares “major incident” due to rapid spread of virus

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today declared a ‘major incident’ due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus across the capital and the increase of Covid-19 cases in hospitals, which has left the NHS at risk of being overwhelmed. The Mayor took the decision as the formal Chair of the London Resilience Forum […]

Firefighters drafted in to drive ambulances as infection rates sharply rise

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe says drafting 185 firefighters to drive ambulances shows the Brigade continues to be ready, willing and able to do everything possible to combat Covid-19.  London firefighters have once again stepped up to assist London Ambulance Service (LAS) to boost their emergency response as Covid-19 infection rates have sharply increased in […]

MP joins caucus to champion to drive green agenda in Westminster

Elliot Colburn MP has become a member of the Conservative Environment Network’s (CEN) Parliamentary Caucus to champion action on decarbonisation and conservation in Westminster. The Caucus works together to drive the green agenda in Westminster, underpinned by a set of principles that include action on climate change, enhancing the natural environment, preserving species and oceans, […]

BEWARE of fake NHS looking text which tells people to apply for COVID-19 vaccine

A dangerous fake NHS-looking text has been circulating, telling people they’re eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s very authentic looking and convincing, using NHS lettering, colours and logo. As with all scams, it intends to trick people into disclosing personal information such as bank or credit card details, address and ID. Do not press […]

Met announces stricter Covid enforcement approach

Londoners breaching Covid legislation are increasingly likely to face fines as the new national lockdown comes into force today. Although officers will still apply the 4 E’s approach of engaging, explaining, and encouraging – only then enforcing, the Met has issued refreshed instructions to officers to issue fines more quickly to anyone committing obvious, wilful […]

Sutton Council tenants to get water charges refund

Following a recent Court of Appeal judgement, some Sutton Council tenants will get a refund of the commission paid by water companies to the Council for collecting water and sewage charges. “Following a recent Court of Appeal judgement, some Sutton Council tenants will get a refund of the commission paid by water companies to the […]

Community testing now available in Sutton – even if you don’t have symptoms

Members of the public who want a test but don’t have any coronavirus symptoms can now book a rapid test at Hill House (Bishopsford Road, St.Helier). The tests give a result within 30 minutes and are designed to identify people who are asymptomatic (not showing any symptoms), who might unknowingly be carrying and spreading coronavirus.  […]