Metropolitan Open News Today

The level of politics currently rotting the UK planning system is destroying housing supply

John Joseph (Jackie) Burke Jr. passed away on January 19th just 10 days short of his 101st birthday at his home in Houston.  Burke was the oldest living major champion and was still impactful in the game of golf as the owner/manager of the Champions Golf Club in Houston, site of the U.S. Open, the Ryder Cup, and most recently the 2020 Women’s United States Open.

Wimbledon expansion plans were on Tuesday handed a blow as Wandsworth Council's planning committee voted against the move for 38 more courts.

The practice's 8,000-capacity ‘parkland’ show court venue, submitted for planning in July 2021, was granted planning permission by Merton Council on

A new lido likely to be built on a Walthamstow green space is expected to lose money, according to a report prepared for council leaders.

A new lido likely to be built on a Walthamstow green space is expected to lose money, according to a report prepared for council leaders.

Vast development ‘out of kilter’ with its surroundings, say opponents, as they warn that planners have underestimated construction traffic

PLANS for 100 new homes and a new library in Yiewsley have been withdrawn by Hillingdon Council after neighbours raised concerns.

“Viridor out” was chanted outside Sutton Civic Centre as angry locals protested against the Beddington incinerator.

RUMOURS that housing is planned by Hillingdon Council on protected land at Yiewsley Recreation Ground are being denied at the Civic Centre.