Development

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1. Hounslow Council Approves Convent Way Estate Redevelopment Strategy and Funding Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved the Convent Way Delivery Strategy, marking a significant step towards the redevelopment of the Convent Way Estate. The decision, made at... Hounslow 20 March 2026
2. Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041 Moves Towards Final Approval After Cabinet Green Light Harrow Council's Cabinet has given the green light for the final approval of the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, a comprehensive strategy outlining the borough's development until... Harrow 20 March 2026
3. Chilton Grove Estate lessons learned Southwark Council's Cabinet has accepted all recommendations from the Housing Scrutiny Commission regarding the Chilton Grove Estate project, signalling a commitment to learning... Southwark 20 March 2026
4. Aylesbury Estate: Council takes back control of future phases Southwark Council has reassumed control over the future phases of the Aylesbury Estate regeneration, a significant shift that will see the local authority directly manage the... Southwark 20 March 2026
5. New Elephant & Castle health centre to be acquired Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved the acquisition of premises for a new health centre in Elephant and Castle, a move intended to replace two existing GP surgeries that... Southwark 20 March 2026
6. Microsoft deal worth £5.4m approved for continuity Haringey Council has approved a £5.4 million deal with Microsoft to ensure the continuity of essential digital services. Haringey 20 March 2026
7. Hamilton Close estate to get £1.9m safety upgrade Hamilton Close estate is set to undergo a significant safety and improvement programme, with a contract worth £1.9 million awarded for major works. Haringey 20 March 2026
8. Douglas Bader Park Estate to add 126 affordable homes and comply with fire safety regulations Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of affordable homes at the Douglas Bader Park Estate in Colindale. The amendments to the existing development will add... Barnet 20 March 2026
9. Barnet Strategic Planning Committee Approves Colindale Development Amendments, Significantly Increasing Affordable Housing Barnet's Strategic Planning Committee has approved significant amendments to the Douglas Bader Park Estate development in Colindale, substantially boosting the provision of... Barnet 20 March 2026
10. Lewisham IT Service Reports SLA Improvements and Reduced Open Calls The Shared Technology Service (STS) has reported improvements in its Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance for operational issues, alongside a reduction in open calls. The... Lewisham 19 March 2026
11. Redbridge Council Launches 'Modernising Redbridge' Initiative for Resident-Centred Services Redbridge Council is embarking on a significant transformation to place residents at the heart of its services, aiming for a more efficient, accessible, and responsive local... Redbridge 19 March 2026
12. Havering Council Board Seeks Clarification on Former Library Site Decision-Making Havering Council's Overview & Scrutiny Board has reviewed proposals for former library sites, expressing concerns about the clarity of Cabinet's decisions and the format of... Havering 19 March 2026
13. Director of Public Health urges 'Health in All Policies' approach Croydon's Director of Public Health, Ruth Hutchinson, is urging a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to decision-making across the borough, emphasizing that health outcomes... Croydon 19 March 2026
14. Social value initiatives bring £5.5m to Redbridge contracts Redbridge Council has successfully generated over £5.5 million in social value pledges through its contracts since September 2023, demonstrating a strong commitment to... Redbridge 19 March 2026
15. Lewisham Pension Fund to Pool Investments with LCIV Under New Agreement Lewisham Pension Fund is set to pool its investments with the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV) as part of a wider move to consolidate assets across London boroughs.... Lewisham 19 March 2026
16. Southwark Council to exit shared IT service by 2028 Southwark Council has formally notified its intention to exit the shared IT service partnership with Brent and Lewisham by March 2028. The decision is linked to a wider... Lewisham 19 March 2026
17. Wandsworth Council Reviews Vauxhall Square Development Concerns, Citing Daylight, Sunlight, and Park Connectivity Issues Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has reviewed observations on a significant mixed-use development proposed for Vauxhall Square in the neighbouring borough of... Wandsworth 19 March 2026
18. Roehampton Library redevelopment gets green light for 55 affordable homes Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has granted approval for the redevelopment of Roehampton Library and its surrounding area, paving the way for 55 new... Wandsworth 19 March 2026
19. Barking & Dagenham Launches 'It Starts Here' Vision for Partnership-Driven Improvement Barking and Dagenham has unveiled a new overarching vision for its future, titled 'It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change'. This ambitious plan, endorsed by the Health &... Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026
20. Wandsworth Council confirms TPOs for trees at Southfields Lawn Tennis Club Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has confirmed Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) for trees at Southfields Lawn Tennis Club, a decision that could impact the... Wandsworth 19 March 2026