Sign our campaign for a grant funding review The site is earmarked for an industrial scheme part of Ion Development’s wider £62m Knowsley project Liverpool-based Ion has offloaded the 22-acre Earlsfield Park plot to Marshall CDP following the completion of infrastructure works Ion’s works included highway improvements to Knowsley Lane – comprising a new cycle route a traffic signal-controlled junction to access the site an estate road to service development plots The site has outline planning consent for 280,000 sq ft of industrial space Marshall CDP has also acquired a four-acre plot earmarked for a pub and hotel housebuilder Bellway has begun the delivery of 154 homes across a 13-acre swathe of the site In addition, Eurogarages is nearing completion of its petrol filling station and drive-thru coffee shop on a two-acre plot managing director of Ion Development said: ‘We are delighted to announce the completion of the Earlsfield Park infrastructure works and the sale of 22 acres of development land to Marshall CDP “[Earlsfield Park’s] prominent gateway location makes it a perfect sustainable choice for a prestigious employment park Marshall CDP is well set to turn this vision into a reality – with an excellent track record in high quality construction.”  Parry added that the sale of the land to Marshall would allow Ion to “concentrate our efforts on city centre and residential schemes with a determination to create zero-carbon developments and focus on modern methods of construction” a 52,000 sq ft office scheme in Wolverhampton and is leading on the redevelopment of the former Festival Gardens site in Liverpool into up to 1,500 homes Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The City Visitor Charge will haul in an estimated £9.2m over the next two years The council wants to appoint a multidisciplinary team to draw up a place strategy for the town aimed at harnessing “the power of Southport’s strengths” Register for free North West property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" DTZ Investors has forward funded a 310 room Build to Rent scheme for its coliving fund - in a deal requiring c.£70m of total investment Wandsworth Council has approved plans for 253 new homes on the Springfield University Hospital site The approval of developer London Square’s plans constitutes the final phase of the Springfield Village masterplan in the borough split between 37 social rent and 14 shared ownership The remaining 56 homes will be for supported living London Square Earlsfield was designed by Assael Architecture to complement the Springfield Hospital building and the new public park said: “We look forward to continuing to work with the London Borough of Wandsworth and South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust on the delivery of this final stage in the evolution of Springfield Village.” The plans will also include new public squares courtyard gardens and new streets that aim to "provide a green and attractive setting" said: “Our design takes inspiration from the listed and local buildings on and around the site to create sympathetic architecture that is rich in detail and with a layout that includes new streets public squares and courtyard gardens that prioritise pedestrian movement and deliver the vision of the strategic campus masterplan.” New to Inside Housing? 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Click here to manage your newsletters Plans to bulldoze a “scruffy” 1950s estate and replace it with 193 homes a new GP surgery and pharmacy in South London are under way – but locals have mixed feelings Wandsworth Council are redeveloping the site on Garratt Lane in Earlsfield by knocking down the old shops with many residents excited for the upgrade But some locals fear there will be a lack of parking and more congestion in the area While pharmacists are concerned they will lose money during the works The old health centre will remain open and in use until the new one is completed Some 86 of the 193 new flats will be affordable – 44.5 per cent pharmacist on the site said the plans will “upgrade the area” as well as the pharmacy He said: “Hopefully we will get the same size pharmacy as we have now but obviously we don’t know how much it will be a reduction financially “We hope we’re not losing much but the council have to demolish this which we want.” said: “I think it’s good for the community because I’m sure there are a lot of people waiting on the housing list and good if people want to buy affordable housing.” The 34-year-old added: “It would be nice to make it more modern to polish it up and make it a little bit more nicer for people.” said: “I think it will be quite good because there’ll be a new surgery Resident John Wallace said: “This is probably one of the best run health centres for any GP surgery I’ve come across anywhere They could use a much bigger facility and I think it’ll be a great improvement.” The 74-year-old explained: “Wandsworth Council’s decision on house building has always been very good It has managed to blend the ability to make some profit out of it which benefits everybody and for those who have less money to spend His main reservation is for the council to ignore car parking issues as he said a lot of people drive to the health centre But resident Veronique Gerber is not happy with the development She said: “I know that the residents here are worried about traffic and congestion because already we can’t find enough parking spaces The 61-year-old is also concerned about the height of the flats being overbearing and how affordable the ‘affordable housing’ will be Council leader Ravi Govindia said: “This represents another key element in our plans to revitalise and improve this part of Garratt Lane “The land in question is currently occupied by a number of unattractive 1950s and 60s council-owned buildings and their replacement with smart high quality homes will not only help revitalise the area but also improve the visual amenity of these streets by restoring parts of the historic street pattern “I am particularly pleased that the existing medical centre will continue to operate until the new one is completed –guaranteeing uninterrupted service to residents during the construction period The people who depend on the food bank in one affluent area of London tell their stories of struggle and solidarity revealing the daily reality of the cost of living crisis arriving at Earlsfield Foodbank in south-west London “I’m right down there at the moment,” he says reaching towards his feet to indicate how low he feels “but just got to put on a brave face and not show it.” His last meal was given to him by a neighbour who also helps him out with childcare and often lends him money for food Staring at his laptop in a beanie hat and fleece a neat folder of bills slotted into plastic wallets a mobile phone and a cup of tea by his side who do I complain to about sanction of benefits?” He received no letter informing him of the decision and believes the action was punishment for a missed appointment earlier in the year home to dozens of luxury shops and the flashy new developments of Nine Elms But many in the neighbourhood are struggling with basic essentials Nationally, between April and September, more than 320,000 people used Trussell Trust food banks for the first time and 1.3m food parcels were distributed. Almost all Independent Food Aid Network (Ifan) members reported an increase in demand between October 2021 – when the universal credit uplift was removed – and July with more increases from August to October ‘We’re going to have a society of people that don’t have the electric on’: Odaine Rochester at Earlsfield Foodbank Photograph: Sophia Evans/The ObserverLike communities across Britain people in Earlsfield are facing an unprecedented struggle to meet basic living costs – many going without food a queue forms outside the church from as early as 7am for the weekly food bank some of whom walk for as long as two hours to get there Each week relentlessly positive music pumps from speakers warm advice and counselling – and emergency crisis assistance – offered nearly a year ago as the cost of living crisis started to set in despite Wandsworth falling under Labour control in May for the first time in over four decades In November they distributed 343 food parcels I’m laughing but that’s the only other alternative from cryingAde, Wandsworth residentIn August, when I started regularly visiting Earlsfield, with the energy crisis mounting and food inflation soaring it was clear that the coming months would bring significant pain But following the lives of those who depend on it across the last five months – a period that has seen three prime ministers four chancellors and a new monarch – showed how crisis at the top has only compounded those struggles putting people’s health in danger and lives at risk who runs a team of more than 60 volunteers greeting them cheerily by name as they arrive Wearing a reflective work vest, Ade says the state of British politics reminds him of the George Orwell fable Animal Farm. “It’s just a reflection of how un-in-touch the leaders are from reality.” Recent reports of Liz Truss claiming that British workers needed “more graft” are unfounded It’s very striking how many people say they’re hungry and haven’t eaten and are not eating because of their childrenCharlotte White food bank managerAde is one of a growing number of people in employment who have been forced to resort to food banks because of rising costs who lives alone in shared accommodation in Wandsworth said he cannot even think about getting his own place “I’m laughing but that’s the only other alternative from crying,” he says before heading back to work Food and energy costs are already dramatically changing cooking habits An 81-year-old pensioner says cooking Iranian dishes in the morning used to give her a sense of purpose “I cannot afford to cook.” She started coming to the food bank nearly two months ago Holding her queue number (guests are given a number when they arrive that is called out when it’s time to choose their food) going out and being around others helps her to feel better Rosemary Cole who is waiting for an operation that has been cancelled has been coming to the food bank for the last three months Photograph: Sophia Evans/The ObserverAn older woman in a rain jacket sitting alone at a table tells me she is “too ashamed to look at anyone” who looks like a child but tells me he is soon going to university His family can’t afford to go shopping and rely mostly on food banks Usually breakfast is served at the food bank in an area laid out like a restaurant who walks here and back from his flat in Roehampton to save money has been coming to the food bank for about a year after he was advised to go there when he sought help for an alcohol problem says trying to meet the growing needs of her two 13-year-old children has been a struggle during the summer holidays The pain of not being able to give them what they want Yesterday she went to the supermarket and was shocked by how high the prices were Why all of a sudden has it gone up so much?” Two years ago in August the food bank had an average of 35 guests This year they’ve had 80-85 per week and have seen more families with children “It’s very striking how many people say they’re hungry and haven’t eaten and are not eating because of their children,” says White is in crisis before the doors have even opened after not getting her first state pension payment White helps her with grant applications and asks how much she can carry in her brightly patterned shopping trolley Dinnick sits tense but still in a long checked coat her blue eyes glassy with tears and her earrings glittering and she is walking everywhere because she has lost her bus pass – despite her osteopenia Yesterday she walked two hours to church in the rain and has had a letter from a phone company claiming she owes them £500 Volunteers at the food bank Photograph: Charlotte White/PA“I’m in that situation where I don’t know where to turn “Someone gave me an Oyster card but I’m not in a situation where I can put money on to use it.” does not have the right priorities and is “doing it all wrong” Truss’s energy price cap should be far lower “what’s going to happen is the elderly and vulnerable are going to be dying” she fears she will not survive this winter people start coming in and there’s a queue out of the gate Volunteers are packing bags and the kitchen is in full swing cooking breakfasts Queues start to form outside the food bank as early as 7am Photograph: Sophia Evans/The ObserverTrevor Howell is visiting for the third time after medical issues stopped him from working in antique restoration three heart attacks and has problems in his back and knee and turns off his washing machine and cooker from the mains and avoids cooking vegetables such as potatoes Truss should have capped energy at the current cost In central London, a miles-long queue has formed for the Queen’s lying in state along the banks of the Thames. Meanwhile, new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to scrap the cap on bankers’ bonuses in next week’s mini-budget Free daily newsletterOur morning email breaks down the key stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters This food bank is probably people’s only social networkOdaine Rochester food bank guestAde says the nation is in unknown territory in a state of limbo that he compares to being “in halftime” more needs to be done before it’s too late A week after Dinnick raised her pension issues She hasn’t eaten for a couple of days and is feeling tired and unwell has been coming to the food bank for about a month so that he has more money to pay energy bills says the government should take the issue more seriously “It’s going to be a big problem because we’re going to have a society of people that don’t have electric on It’s a big thing when people are protesting in the streets saying to withhold the bills in protest.” To tackle inequality there should be more guidance and help for those who are struggling This food bank is probably people’s only social network.” problems with issues including mental health provided by Home Community Cafe at the church While they can double their numbers in terms of food bags space for more people to eat on site is a challenge a food bank manager volunteer who works part-time for an investment bank says they have had two record weeks and unusually high numbers of new people coming “I don’t know what we’ll be facing in the next two hours,” she says Within five minutes of opening she has already been inundated “I’m just trying to bring myself back together says everyone is talking about rising prices While Truss is eviscerated on BBC local radio stations as she talks for the first time since the disastrous mini-budget that sent the UK economy tanking Gukathasan says she and her son can’t afford a McDonald’s coffee While Truss attempts to restore her prime ministerial career in a defiant Conservative party conference speech the food bank is grappling with the soaring price of instant mash popular with elderly guests as it only needs a kettle to make has doubled in price so they’ll have to cut it Washing-up liquid and cooking oil have also shot up says her husband recently got a part-time retail job which will have an impact on their universal credit who is searching for a job in retail or cleaning asks whether there’s enough electricity to charge her phone They now have £11 of credit for the next two weeks Forty pounds used to last an entire month; now it is disappearing much faster ‘Inaction costs lives’: Ade Photograph: Sophia Evans/The ObserverLast Christmas was terrible and she expects this one to be even harder It makes her angry that she can’t afford the presents her daughters have asked for for the sake of the children mainly … what can you do?” A quiet and withdrawn man comes in saying the rising cost of living is making him ill He has not received any money for five months after his rent went up The situation is contributing to his depression “I can’t live like this any more.” White has arranged for him to speak to somebody at the food bank about his issues He tends to “bottle everything up,” he says The family recently moved from Tooting after six years to temporary accommodation in Sutton because there was an issue with mould and damp the boiler wasn’t working and the oven was cut off “My confidence levels are getting very low who has a master’s degree in international relations shows me a picture of herself on her phone before she moved to the UK from Pakistan in 2017 “I just want to show you how things and life changes a person Davis has just finished talking with a new guest I ask her how her morning is going and she vibrates her lips with an out breath “That was a hard one.” White comes and gives her a hug never imagined she would be coming to a food bank as a pensioner but rising bills mean she has been for the last three months She’s waiting for an operation which has already been cancelled Now she’s not sleeping because of noise from a new neighbour upstairs “I never thought I’d be in the food bank,” she says “I can’t afford to buy oil,” says Gukathasan She hasn’t been leaving the house to avoid spending money and her health is deteriorating because of her diet “We never thought England would become like this.” Once again Westminster is dominated by a Conservative leadership race ‘We’ve had a really bad couple of months with numbers getting higher’: Charlotte White Photograph: Anselm Ebulue/The ObserverNovemberBritain has a new prime minister has a broken boiler and faces another two weeks without hot water She is yet to receive government any energy bill support several at the food bank are still having issues getting government cost of living and energy payments White says she hopes Hunt will increase benefits in line with inflation Many are now sitting in the dark in coats and blankets limiting the use of their homes to restrict energy use and suffering with acute hunger But there is some good news: Gilbert proudly says that she has a Christmas temp job She hopes that afterwards she will be kept on A new guest arrives who has been camping in nearby woods for the last 10 months says he took matters into his own hands after he was stabbed while living in shared accommodation “I’m actually safer in the tent than I was in that house.” A stranger brings him a cup of tea and a doughnut every morning Davis gets him a can opener so he can open his food bank tins Dinnick is rushed to hospital after having a seizure The last thing she recalls is having breakfast She’s relieved it happened at the food bank “If it had happened at home I don’t know what would have happened It’s the first day of December and Lofe Chabal has not had hot water for a week is tentatively preparing to spend Christmas in hospital after her operation was cancelled again “because you never know what’s going to happen Rochester has had his benefits sanctioned for the third time this year for missing a jobcentre appointment and has been knocked off his bike saying he is “still climbing the mountain” UK food price inflation has hit a new high of 12.4% according to data from the British Retail Consortium with a big shift in numbers seeking their help and the urgency “We’ve had a really bad couple of months with the numbers getting higher and everything but we haven’t had that severe heating thing This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Marshall CDP wants to build five commercial units across 18 acres at Earlsfield Park part of Ion Developments’ wider £62m masterplan for the area Knowsley Council is expected to approve Marshall’s plans to deliver the 328,600 sq ft industrial scheme at a planning meeting next Thursday Units would range from 21,700 sq ft to 73,000 sq ft each provided with their own service yard and car parking The development covers 18 acres of a larger 22-acre plot Marshall acquired in 2021 from Ion, which was granted planning permission in 2018 for its outline plans for the wider 57-site to create a 40-acre employment park and around 150 homes Bellway has built 154 homes on the western portion of the larger site while Ion has created a motorway service station for Eurogarages off Junction 2 of the M57 to the east Marshall’s plans for the next phase of the masterplan have received 36 objections with concerns raised surrounding heavy traffic However, it was announced in September that the Huyton scheme could benefit from a £4m funding boost under Liverpool City Region’s investment zone plans Search for application number 23/01429/REM on Knowsley Council’s planning portal Knowsley Lane needs improved public transport links and these developments will only exacerbate this need unless there is a significant s106 contribution to Knowsley has one of the worst employment rates in Britain making it one of the most deprived places in the country…and there are objections about noise It’s not like it’s the wilds of northern Scotland or something Knowsley lane is a rat run now even the police speed down the road The traffic is already bad now before these eyesores have been finished They’d rather throw up these huge tin sheds than build the park they promised for the housing estate They’ve ripped down hedgerows and left a marsh land with a couple of trees plonked in It’s actually laughable knowsley council have shown such disregard to their new residents of how little we should expect from them The kings park has multiple units empty as does the industrial estate further down knowsley lane at best leave the land until there are actually companies who want the space instead of the new houses purposely positioned to look out on to these metal monstrosities Working in partnership with Knowsley Council the regeneration specialist is looking to advance a £163m development programme Hallam Land Management wants to build 730 homes between Prescot and Kirkby on land known as Spookies Wood While the pandemic isolated people around the country strengthening their bond as they navigated a tumultuous time for business the owners are harnessing this bond to keep the local high street abuzz during the cost-of-living crisis With the crisis proving detrimental to small businesses and independent shops the business owners in Garrett Lane have decided to take matters into their own hands this Christmas A series of pop-ups over the next two months which will see high street shops sharing their space with home-run small businesses The project is aptly titled the ‘Earlsfield Village’ Heading up the initiative is Justyna Rostek who has owned Guinot Salon on the high street for seven years shop owners first got together in September Rostek was adamant that it would not just be “another networking evening.” we’re going to try and do something to help and boost all of our businesses on the high street,” Rostek says and the idea of a series of pop-ups was born The one thing Rostek never had to worry about was getting other shop owners on board “Maybe there’s just something special in Earlsfield,” Rostek said “Everyone wanted to get involved straightaway Seventeen high street shops are involved with the pop-ups and will be hosting small businesses selling everything from homemade jewellery The high street shop owners are hosting the small businesses free of charge and the idea of the pop-up has been so popular that some are sharing their space with three or four of them The collaboration between high street shops and home-based businesses will hopefully benefit everyone In addition to bringing extra attention to independent businesses the pop-ups will encourage people in the area to “actually go out and visit each and every shop” she knew of a few other business owners on the high street it was the pandemic that eventually brought them together “The pandemic forced all to speak more to each other because you’re always asking everyone ‘how is business?’ I don’t think we did before.” and the shared struggles they are facing as people become more and more reliant on online megastores like Amazon is why Rostek has spent so much time developing the Earlsfield Village and for the high street to stay and survive at a time when so many are closing down Rostek hopes that if local people come in and get a feel for the businesses The pop-up events will be taking place at various locations on Garrett Lane on November 18 Pictured top: Garratt Lane in Earlsfield where businesses will host pop-ups (Picture: Agata Sroka) News | Transport A woman is being treated for head injuries after being hit by a train in south-west London this morning Commuters kept her talking and warned her not to move before emergency services arrived at Earlsfield Police and paramedics were dispatched to the train station at about 9.10am on Friday morning tweeted: "Well done & Thank You to the ladies at #Earlsfield station who kept talking to the person under the train opposite She added: "People were imploring her not to move has been taken to hospital with a head injury British Transport Police said the incident was not suspicious A spokesman said: "We were called to Earlsfield rail station in Wandsworth following reports of a woman being hit by a train “Officers from BTP and the Metropolitan Police attended the incident which was reported at 9.10am and is being treated as non-suspicious “Paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade also attended and a woman in her 60s was taken to hospital with a head injury." 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Follow VCCircle on Google News for the latest updates on Business and Startup News Groundworks are under way at the 50-acre scheme in Knowsley set to provide more than 30 acres of employment land alongside 154 homes south of the Knowsley Estate in North Huyton and off Junction 2 of the M57 already has leisure group Marston’s on board to deliver a pub along with forecourt operator Euro Garages which will build a service station featuring a Greggs Bellway is delivering the houses on a 13-acre part of the plot; known as Earlsfield Park this will provide a mix of three and four-bedroom semi-detached and detached homes Bellway’s Section 106 agreement includes £1.6m towards infrastructure works and £750,000 towards Earlsfield’s public open space and playing pitches A masterplan for the public space was approved in February this year The employment park won consent in June 2018 with Ion seeking deals with advanced manufacturing R&D facilities sub-regional logistics business space and office and workshop spaces in a semi-rural parkland setting The scheme is expected to complete in three years’ time said: “Earlsfield Park offers a brilliant location to live with excellent accessibility to Liverpool and the M57 in a parkland setting The residential element of the development will also benefit from on-site retail and leisure facilities such as a family-orientated pub and hotel a modern service station facility with retail and food outlets and a repurposed recreation facility.” Bellway is currently delivering 62 homes at Willow Grange on Whiston Lane along with another 87 homes on Rupert Road in Roby and Social – in collaboration with St Helens Council – have launched the first public consultation on the Bold Forest Garden Village project which has a local plan land allocation of almost 3,000 homes this young family have set themselves a new challenge in Somerset — leaking windows and all Homes & Property | Where to live renting and decorating in London from our award-winning experts I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice The Weston family started the summer living in a smart period house in one of south-west London’s most popular urban villages By the start of the autumn term the family were ensconced in a slightly dilapidated Georgian rectory in an actual country village Their life-changing move realised Annabelle and James Weston’s long term dream to get out of London and give their three boys the kind of country childhood they both enjoyed On paper the move has made fantastic sense 1930s terraced house in Earlsfield for £1.17 million Their new five bedroom house measures some 6,000 sq ft and cost £775,000 “Every floor of the house is bigger than the whole of our old house,” said James The property comes with an adjacent field and James and Annabelle have plans to turn it into an adventure playground for their boys — Oliver The bad news is that their new house needs so many fundamental repairs — from replacing leaking windows and replacing rotting floor joists — that they are likely to use up every penny of their surplus profit on transforming it into a family home We have a bay window that is basically falling off the side of the house and when it rains the water just pours in.” In the meantime — while investigating the possibility of adding solar panels and a heat pump to their house renovation shopping list — the couple are anxiously awaiting what winter brings and we are terrified about how expensive it is going to be to heat the place,” said James have spent the past two decades working their way up London’s property ladder buying and renovating properties along the way They added value to their Earlsfield house Family houses in leafy suburbs have been flying off the shelves during the pandemic The couple started out looking for a detached farmhouse with a couple of acres Eventually they compromised on the rambling rectory which has been divided into two semi-detached homes in the village of Templecombe needs to be in the office three or four days per week and the daily commute is a gruelling two hours each way; unsurprisingly he is busy getting to know the local property market so that he can set up a more local firm at the same time as planning the rectory’s renovation I really don’t know at this stage,” he said “It will depend on what happens to the market but we are looking at staying for at least five years Kinleigh Folkward & Hayward forecasted sales to drop by a fifth in 2023 as the consequences of the war in Ukraine and the impact of Liz Truss’s ill-fated mini-budget began to unfold The London agent was established 46 years ago in 1977 and is now one of the Capital’s leading estate agency and property services brands with a network of 60 offices – like the one in Earlsfield (main picture) – providing a range of services including sales In documents filed at Companies House last week the agency said that despite the impacts of the war in Ukraine plus economic and political uncertainty the group had traded positively in 2022 Group revenues for the year were £82,510,000 (2021: £85,969,000) resulting in profit before tax of £4,668,000 (2021: £8,899,000) It added that residential sales transactions continued to be depressed ‘with current forecasts indicating falls in market transactions of 20% in 2023’ But despite the gloomy prediction it also said that the residential lettings market had continued to show healthy growth across all areas ‘which together with other non-cyclical revenue streams should reflect in positive results for the full year’ Acknowledging the continued strength of the London market it also noted how many active players were operating in both traditional there is continual pressure on commission rates and availability of housing stock,” it said “Being able to differentiate the group from its competition in terms of customer experience is key with complementary services backed up by local knowledge.” But with more competitors entering the market it also warned: “The risk is that the group might not be able to retain or recruit the right calibre of staff to maintain its high standards of service and delivery and also changes within the industry in relation to working conditions.” And it also highlighted the firm’s vulnerability to hackers saying: “The group is highly reliant on sophisticated IT solutions across all disciplines and as such is at risk from system failure or malicious acts “Any failures will inevitably lead to loss of service damaged reputation and potential fines and other adverse consequences.” The Neg revelaed in April how Kinleigh Folkward & Hayward was supporting charity partner London Youth with a full window display take-over across its branches to promote the charity’s latest campaign You must be logged in to post a comment Of the few Govt plans that haven't been changed - reneged upon Also - just to have a really radical thought which may have escaped the Conservatives and Angela Rayner & Co - is it all possible that the very l.. 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Wimbledon dog track; light industrial units; a building supplies warehouse The attractions of Summerstown – a no-man’s land between Tooting and Earlsfield – won’t place it on many cultural excursions to London But at Figli del Vesuvio ('sons of Vesuvius') some enterprising Neapolitan lads are recreating a slice of their home city Of course there's no vista of Mount Vesuvius or the Bay of Naples; instead a few tables are optimistically placed outside Yet despite the unpromising location the place was filled with lively Italian hubbub and we were the only non-Italian customers    A wood-fired oven belts out a Mediterranean heat Sit by the oven and you can admire the craft of the pizzaiolo as he spins the dough with his muscular and heavily tattooed arms The traditional Italian toppings are assembled to order and might include friarelli (‘turnip top’ winter greens) After just a few minutes the pizza is taken from the oven to reveal a perfect crust that’s just slightly blackened you won’t find better in south-west London if you’d prefer thinly-sliced rolls of veal; or there are pasta options But everyone on our visit was ordering pizza a mixed plate of deep-fried pizza dough balls with fillings such as mozzarella or flavoured rice There’s a predictable selection of dreary lagers in the fridge and a short selection of equally disappointing wines But the By The Horns brewery tap is a couple of minutes away and you can bring in your own booze for a modest corkage charge (£1 per head) and to soak in an atmosphere that’s as Italian as Sophia Loren serving a bowl of spaghetti Earlsfield Sainsburys is supporting Digipals with their 150 days of community initiative to celebrate their 150th Birthday Staff from the Earlsfield store have been volunteering on this service which provides friendly computer support for older people in local libraries had instigated the initiative and since September has organised different teams to join the drop-in support sessions in Wandsworth Mohsin Chughtai store Manager at Earlsfield Sainsburys says 'Thank you AGE UK Wandsworth and the Digipals initiative for letting us join you on this wonderful journey Team Earlsfield really enjoyed this experience in supporting the elderly community It makes me proud to be a store manager of such a great team who supported in this project' said "Having the Sainsburys staff join our Digipals team has been brilliant They have all had such a kind and caring manner and the feedback from service users has been amazing Many of them have commented how great it is to have a big business like Sainsburys supporting a small local initiative for older people in Wandsworth" To find out more about Digipals click here To find out more about Sainsburys 150 days of community initiative click here The Tory London mayoral candidate said that she is the ‘underdog’ in the race News | London Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall took her campaign on Tuesday to Sadiq Khan’s childhood home without realising The Conservatives’ City Hall contender visited Earlsfield’s Henry Prince Estate to learn about local issues with crime, though she admitted to ITV London that she had been unaware it was the very estate where her Labour opponent was raised Mr Khan grew up there in a three-bedroom council flat as one of seven children - sharing a bedroom with two of his brothers Ms Hall told the Standard: “I’ve come to lots of estates in London - you just happen to be with me when I’m on this one.” One of Ms Hall’s campaign team had earlier said that Ms Hall's visit to the estate showed that their candidate is “listening to Londoners” from across the capital, not just those living in the most Tory-voting areas of outer London Ms Hall is some 50 points behind Mr Khan in inner London The Labour mayor polls at 64 per cent in the inner boroughs The candidate was also quizzed on her plans to help London’s renters Asked whether the city’s private tenants have enough rights she said: “I think sometimes tenants are not treated as well as they could be I know that sometimes tenants cause major problems within the home so there’s no one answer [that] fits all there.” Mr Khan has emphasised in his manifesto how he has “stood up for renters” including by lobbying ministers to ban Section 21 notices - also known as ‘no fault’ evictions The Government has promised to deliver such a ban before the next general election Woman and dog die near Herne Bay after collision with taxi Man spared jail after stabbing victim in the head during attack outside London pub Liam Gallagher says he ‘won’t have a bad word said’ about brother Noel Save £20 per person on autumn and Christmas days out by steam But Ms Hall suggested she had mixed feelings on whether an outright ban is needed “Sometimes landlords have to evict people - I think giving them enough notice is important “The real thing here though is we need more homes.. then landlords would possibly be far more appreciative of their tenants but it would also give people more options to go and rent elsewhere.” She criticised Mr Khan for filling his London Plan - an official strategy for development in the capital - with “bureaucracy” which she argued had slowed the delivery of new homes ‘Provisional’ figures for the final months of 2023 showed that house-building in the city has hit a record low - with just 580 homes started across Greater London between October and December Mr Khan said this was partly due to a lack of certainty from the Government on fire safety rules but also national challenges being faced by the house-building sector Ms Hall’s manifesto promises “to boost investment in Build to Rent schemes The mayoral candidate was joined on her visit to Earlsfield by Conservative councillor Angela Graham who introduced her to residents and explained local concerns about crime Ms Hall said: “I do want to make sure that there are more police locally which is why I’d go back to borough-based policing I’ll put in two new ‘hubs’ into each of the boroughs to make sure that the police are actually stationed near the community that they’re going to be serving they could walk through this estate - and it would certainly give people a much better feeling of safety I must say - if women see police officers around Mr Khan had earlier on Tuesday announced plans for a £3m “gangbusters” crackdown on high street crime - including proposals for street-based youth workers “focused on those key after-school hours when young people are most likely to get caught up in crime in their local areas” The London mayoral election is on Thursday along with elections to the London Assembly