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  1. Sound Lounge Future Uncertain as Council Weighs Change of Use Wallington's Sound Lounge faced a decision by Sutton Council on 3 December 2025, regarding a change of use application for the building. The application, DM2023/01628, sought... Sutton 5 December 2025
  2. Greenwich to Recruit Interim Head of Procurement Greenwich Council is set to recruit an interim Head of Procurement to oversee a crucial phase of its Financials System replacement project, aimed at modernising council... Greenwich 5 December 2025
  3. Wandsworth Council Approves £950k Payment in Lieu of Affordable Housing at Fallsbrook Road Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee convened on Monday to discuss a variety of development proposals, including a controversial application to vary a Section... Wandsworth 5 December 2025
  4. Richmond Council to Review Cemetery Use, Allotment Closures Richmond Council is set to review its policies regarding cemetery usage and allotment closures, following discussions at a recent council meeting. Richmond upon Thames 5 December 2025
  5. Croydon Council to Appoint Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive Croydon Council is preparing to appoint Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive for a 12-month period, following the resignation of Katherine Kerswell on 16 October 2025.... Croydon 5 December 2025
  6. Wandsworth Council to Invest £30M in Leisure Wandsworth Council is set to inject £30 million into its leisure infrastructure over the next five years, aiming to boost physical activity and enhance community well-being... Wandsworth 2 December 2025
  7. Alton Estate Land Appropriation Proposed for Housing Wandsworth Council is proposing to appropriate land near Farnborough House, Rushmere House, and Chilcombe House on the Alton Estate for housing development, sparking discussions... Wandsworth 2 December 2025
  8. Waltham Forest Reviews Housing Asset Management Strategy, Focusing on Safety, Sustainability, and Regeneration Waltham Forest Council is undertaking a review of its Housing Asset Management Strategy, with discussions held at the Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee meeting on... Waltham Forest 1 December 2025
  9. Islington Council to Review Discretionary Rate Relief Policy Islington Council is set to review its Discretionary Rate Relief (DRR) policy for the period of 2026-2029, a scheme designed to alleviate business rates for eligible... Islington 1 December 2025
  10. Islington Council Updates Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan Islington Council is progressing with an updated plan to address the accommodation needs of its Gypsy and Traveller communities. The draft plan identifies a number of potential... Islington 1 December 2025
  11. £4.2M Unspent in Developer Contributions Bromley Council is holding £4.2 million in unspent developer contributions, according to a report presented at the Development Control Committee Information Briefing on... Bromley 1 December 2025
  12. Merton Council Increases Planning Enforcement Efforts, Issues Notices for Violations Merton Council is intensifying its efforts to enforce planning regulations, as demonstrated by a recent report summarising current planning enforcement cases. The Development... Merton 1 December 2025
  13. Redbridge Council to Keep Roding Homes Dormant, Amend Articles of Association Redbridge Council will keep Roding Homes Ltd in a dormant state, according to a report discussed at the Shareholder Reference Group meeting on Thursday, 27 November 2025. Redbridge 1 December 2025
  14. Kingston Council Faces £3.42m Overspend, Schools Budget in Crisis; Council Approves Measures to Address Financial Issues Kingston upon Thames is facing significant financial headwinds, with a projected £3.42m overspend for the 2025/26 financial year. This overspend is against a budget of £192.48m.... Kingston upon Thames 1 December 2025
  15. Kingston Council Forms Company to Tackle Housing Crisis by Purchasing 150 Homes Kingston Council is set to establish a wholly-owned company, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to address the growing housing crisis and reduce reliance on expensive temporary... Kingston upon Thames 1 December 2025
  16. Harrow Council to Oppose Mayor's Planning Power Grab Harrow Council has formally declared its opposition to what it describes as a planning power grab by the Mayor of London, raising concerns about potential impacts on local... Harrow 1 December 2025
  17. Bexley Opens First Family Hub in Erith Bexley Council has opened its first Family Hub in Erith, located on West Street. The hub is part of the council's broader Future Bexley: Transforming Our Borough Together... Bexley 1 December 2025
  18. Westminster trials heat-reflective road surfacing as part of net zero strategy Westminster City Council is trialling heat-reflective road surfaces to combat the urban heat island effect, as part of its broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by... Westminster 30 November 2025
  19. Council 'Gifts' Property to Boost Pension Fund Waltham Forest Council is set to gift property assets, estimated to be worth £196 million, to its pension fund in a move aimed at bolstering the fund's financial health. The... Waltham Forest 30 November 2025
  20. Southwark Council to Review Play Space Planning Southwark Council is set to review its approach to play space planning, with the Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission scheduled to discuss the matter... Southwark 30 November 2025