Development
Stories, page 51
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Tower Hamlets Council Criticized for 'Optimism Bias' in Self-Assessment by LGA Review Tower Hamlets Council is under increased scrutiny following concerns raised about a potential optimism bias in its self-assessment of progress on key improvement...
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Hackney Council to Capitalize Interest on Housing Schemes to Ease Financial Pressures Hackney Council is set to capitalise interest on borrowing costs for housing schemes, a move aimed at easing financial pressures on both the Housing Revenue Account and the...
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Tottenham Court Road Bank Approved for Transformation into Museum or Flexible Workspace Plans to transform a former bank on Tottenham Court Road into a museum or flexible workspace have been given the go-ahead by Camden Council's Planning Committee.
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West Kentish Town Estate Redevelopment Approved Camden Council has given the green light to the West Kentish Town Estate redevelopment, a project set to transform the area with new homes and commercial spaces. The masterplan...
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Dobson Close Car Park to Become Community Hub Camden Council has approved plans to transform the Dobson Close Car Park into a vibrant community hub, offering a mix of event space and affordable workspace for local residents.
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Tower Hamlets Council Postpones Employer Forum to January 2026 Tower Hamlets Council has postponed its Employer Forum, originally scheduled for October 2025, until January 2026. Officers hope that the prospect of employers receiving their...
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Waltham Forest Council to Debate Gambling Harms Motion Waltham Forest Council is set to debate a Labour Group motion on gambling harms, calling for urgent reforms to tackle the issue and restore decision-making powers to local...
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Southwark Aims for 20,000 Life Science Jobs by 2030 Southwark is aiming to create 20,000 new high-quality jobs in the life sciences sector by 2030 through the SC1 London Life Sciences Innovation District initiative.
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Future of New Malden Swimming Pool Uncertain Amid Planning Application and Resident Concerns The future of the swimming pool at the PureGym site on Blagdon Road, New Malden is uncertain, following a petition submitted to Kingston Council. The New and Old Malden...
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Ealing's Victoria Hall Survey Confirms Trust Property Extent and Committee Authorizes Lease Negotiations Ealing's Victoria Hall Trust Committee has received an independent building survey confirming the extent of Trust property within Ealing Town Hall. This is significant because...
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Victoria Hall Trust Finalises Accounts Amid Charity Commission Appeal The Victoria Hall Trust has finalised its accounts for the 2024/25 financial year and submitted them to the Charity Commission, while also awaiting the outcome of a potential...
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Camden's Green Space Investment Programme Approved Camden Council has approved a new Green Space Investment Programme (GSIP) for 2026-2030, allocating capital investment to the borough's parks and green spaces. The programme...
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Islington Council's Inclusive Economy Report Highlights Progress in Poverty Reduction and Job Creation Islington Council is continuing its efforts to combat poverty and promote economic inclusion, as detailed in the recently released Inclusive Economy Annual Report 2024-25 exec...
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Richmond to Launch 'Fixery' Repair Hub at Grove Gardens Chapel Richmond upon Thames is set to launch a 'Fixery' repair hub at Grove Gardens Chapel in March 2026, aiming to promote a circular economy within the borough.
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Sutton Faces Flood Risk: 1,866 Properties at High Risk Sutton is grappling with a significant flood risk, with an estimated 1,866 properties identified as being at high risk of flooding, according to a report presented at the...
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Brent Approves 61 New Social Rent Homes at Havenwood Garages Brent Council has approved the construction of 61 new social rent homes at the Havenwood Garages site in Wembley, marking a significant step towards meeting the borough's...
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Student Housing Planned for Bush Road Amid Objections Plans to build student housing on Bush Road in Southwark have moved forward, despite local objections. The Southwark Council Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) convened...
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Dulwich Tennis Club Gets Green Light for Clubhouse Upgrade Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) has approved upgrades to the Dulwich Tennis Club's clubhouse, marking a significant step forward for the local...
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Havering Council Approves Disposal of South Hornchurch Library Site, Considers Options for Gidea Park and Harold Wood Libraries Havering Council is set to make key decisions regarding the future of several library sites, with discussions focusing on repurposing, disposal, and ongoing evaluations of...
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Redbridge Council to receive River Roding flood alleviation project handover in December 2025 Redbridge Council is set to receive the handover of the River Roding flood alleviation project in December 2025. The River Roding Project aims to reduce the risk of flooding to...