# planning permission (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover planning permission. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘Sadiq Khan in a dress’: London Assembly Member opens up on toxic online abuse as anti-Muslim hate crimes skyrocket](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/sadiq-khan-in-a-dress-london-assembly-member-opens-up-on-toxic-online-abuse-as-anti-muslim-hate-crimes-skyrocket/) _2026-08-21 · admin · EC1Echo_ August 2024 did not feel like a safe time for London’s ethnic minorities – especially those from the Muslim community. The post ‘Sadiq Khan in a dress’: London Assembly Member opens up on toxic online abuse as anti-Muslim hate crimes skyrocket appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Turning the Tide – an award winning art installation comes to the City of London](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/turning-the-tide-an-award-winning-art-installation-comes-to-the-city-of-london/) _2026-08-21 · admin · EC1Echo_ This free public artwork, created in partnership with disabled-led theatre company Graeae, celebrates young disabled actors and sparks important conversations around inclusion and urban resilience. The post Turning the Tide – an award winning art installation comes to the City of London appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Islington Council abandoned blind man with dementia by blocking his care account, watchdog finds](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/islington-council-abandoned-blind-man-with-dementia-by-blocking-his-care-account-watchdog-finds/) _2026-08-21 · admin · EC1Echo_ An elderly blind man with dementia was left in the lurch by Islington Council after it needlessly cancelled his payment account, a watchdog has ruled. The post Islington Council abandoned blind man with dementia by blocking his care account, watchdog finds appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [London transformed into open-air gallery for the fifth edition of London Sculpture Week](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/london-transformed-into-open-air-gallery-for-the-fifth-edition-of-london-sculpture-week/) _2026-08-20 · admin · EC1Echo_ London Sculpture Week 2026, bringing together the Fourth Plinth, East Bank, Frieze Sculpture, Sculpture in the City and The Line, takes place from 19 to 27 September with free and ticketed events across the Capital. The post London transformed into open-air gallery for the fifth edition of London Sculpture Week appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [London bus drivers ‘forced to use bottles’ on board over lack of toilets, campaigner warns](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/london-bus-drivers-forced-to-use-bottles-on-board-over-lack-of-toilets-campaigner-warns/) _2026-08-20 · admin · EC1Echo_ Bus drivers are being forced to urinate in bottles on board due to a lack of toilets along certain routes in London, a campaigner has said. The post London bus drivers ‘forced to use bottles’ on board over lack of toilets, campaigner warns appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Animal Crackers – a walking tour](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/animal-crackers-a-walking-tour/) _2026-08-20 · admin · EC1Echo_ Discover the extraordinary and sometimes disturbing stories of animals connected to Clerkenwell on this free walking tour. The post Animal Crackers – a walking tour appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Londoners wary of Live Facial Recognition rollout as Met and BTP trial operations at major shopping and transport hubs](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/londoners-wary-of-live-facial-recognition-rollout-as-met-and-btp-trial-operations-at-major-shopping-and-transport-hubs/) _2026-08-20 · admin · EC1Echo_ Londoners are concerned about the rollout of facial recognition technology (FRT) due to worries about errors, privacy and surveillance, recent polling has revealed. The post Londoners wary of Live Facial Recognition rollout as Met and BTP trial operations at major shopping and transport hubs appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [St John Ambulance launches Save a Life September campaign](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/st-john-ambulance-launches-save-a-life-september-campaign/) _2026-08-19 · admin · EC1Echo_ In Greater London, 41% of people do not recognise that choking can become life-threatening in minutes without first aid, according to new research from St John Ambulance. The post St John Ambulance launches Save a Life September campaign appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [TfL must prioritise ageing escalators or risk passengers being put off public transport](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/tfl-must-prioritise-ageing-escalators-or-risk-passengers-being-put-off-public-transport/) _2026-08-18 · admin · EC1Echo_ Transport for London (TfL) must make broken and ageing escalators a funding priority to ensure the Mayor’s active transport targets are feasible, a senior London Assembly Member has said. The post TfL must prioritise ageing escalators or risk passengers being put off public transport appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Find out more about Islington’s animal history](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/find-out-more-about-islingtons-animal-history/) _2026-08-18 · admin · EC1Echo_ Discover Islington’s beastly past through a fascinating display of unique collections at Islington Archives. The post Find out more about Islington’s animal history appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OJfILDQRyl3z) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Sadiq Khan points to tripling affordable starts as City Hall targets final housebuilding push](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/sadiq-khan-points-to-tripling-affordable-starts-as-city-hall-targets-final-housebuilding-push/) _2026-08-14 · admin · EC1Echo_ Sadiq Khan is set to fall far short of ministerial targets for affordable homes in London barring a miraculous uptick in housing starts over the next three months. The post Sadiq Khan points to tripling affordable starts as City Hall targets final housebuilding push appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Inside the British Museum’s ‘biggest ever’ refurbishment](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/inside-the-british-museums-biggest-ever-refurbishment/) _2026-08-14 · admin · EC1Echo_ The arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry from France may have stolen the show at the British Museum this summer, but behind the scenes the wheels are turning on the London landmark’s major transformation. The post Inside the British Museum’s ‘biggest ever’ refurbishment appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Local resident presents intriguing film season at the The Garden Cinema](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/local-resident-presents-intriguing-film-season-at-the-the-garden-cinema/) _2026-08-13 · admin · EC1Echo_ A 24 year old Clerkenwell resident with ambitions to open a cinema in Islington has an exciting new film season at The Garden Cinema The post Local resident presents intriguing film season at the The Garden Cinema appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [The future is The Ferret](https://robedwards53.wordpress.com/2025/09/04/the-future-is-the-ferret/) _2025-09-04 · robedwards53 · Rob Edwards_ comment, 4 September 2025 Hello. This is an archive of my personal website, including stories I wrote and published up to 2018. It replaces my previous website provided by Typepad, which shut down in September 2025. Apart from my freedom of information log, it is not being updated. Apologies for any broken links, mistakes or \[…\] ## [477 freedom of information applications](https://robedwards53.wordpress.com/2025/09/04/freedom_of_information_ap/) _2025-09-04 · robedwards53 · Rob Edwards_ updated 20 August 2025 This is a list of all the requests I have made under freedom of information legislation in the UK, briefly summarising each request and its current status. First are the 109 requests I have made to the Scottish Government, followed below by 77 requests to the Ministry of Defence. Next comes one request to the UK Atomic Energy Authority, followed by five to the British…