Development
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Mercury Land Holdings Governance Under Scrutiny Governance practices at Mercury Land Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Havering Council, are under increased scrutiny following a recent Governance Committee meeting.
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Enfield Council Pauses New Avenue Housing Project Phase 3 Due to Fire Safety Regulations, Converts Private Sale Units to Social Rent Enfield Council has paused Phase 3 of the New Avenue housing project due to new fire safety regulations requiring a second staircase in buildings over 18 metres. These...
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Ealing Council to Give Residents More Control Over Regeneration Projects Through New Charter Ealing Council is set to give residents more power over regeneration projects through a new Community-led Regeneration Charter. The council aims to create a charter that sets...
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Ealing Council Considers Developing 'Grey Belt' to Meet Housing Targets Ealing Council is considering developing areas currently designated as 'grey belt' to meet increasing housing targets driven by the new London Plan.
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Hounslow Council's Lampton Group Faces Scrutiny Over £15M Losses Hounslow Council's wholly owned business venture, the Lampton Group, is facing increased scrutiny after accumulating over £15 million in losses since its establishment in 2013....
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Islington Council Supports Reuse and Repair Initiatives to Reduce Waste Islington is bolstering its commitment to reuse and repair initiatives with support for local organisations. Islington Fixers, Archway Upcycle, and ReLondon presented evidence...
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H&F Council Expands AI Use to Manage Tenant Rent Arrears and Modernize Services Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to expand its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in managing tenant rent payments and arrears. The move is part of a broader...
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H&F Council Recognized in Europe for Co-Production Model and Praised for Homecare Policy Hammersmith and Fulham Council has been recognised as a best practice model for co-production and Independent Living by the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL). The...
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Merton Council Adopts Planning Improvement Plan Merton Council has adopted a Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan to improve its Development Management service, following a Cabinet meeting on Monday, 24 November 2025.
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Feasibility Study Underway for Habitat Bank at Neasden Rec Ground Brent Council is exploring the possibility of creating a habitat bank at Neasden Recreation Ground, according to a recent announcement. A feasibility study, funded through...
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West Hendon Playing Fields to Get New Basketball Court and Other Upgrades Barnet Council has announced plans to install a new 3x3 basketball court at West Hendon Playing Fields as part of a phased improvement project.
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Welsh Harp Dam Wall to Undergo Investigatory Works Access to the Welsh Harp, also known as the Brent Reservoir, will be facilitated for the Canal & River Trust and their contractors to conduct tests on the dam wall...
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Welsh Harp Centre to Offer SEND Opportunities The Welsh Harp Centre is set to expand its services to provide vocational skills development for young people aged 16 and over with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
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Lewisham Planning Considers Controversial Housing on Dartmouth Road Lewisham Council's Planning Committee B convened on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, to discuss a proposal for the construction of three two-storey houses in the rear garden of 113...
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Southwark to Exit Shared IT Service with Brent and Lewisham Southwark Council has announced its intention to withdraw from the Shared Technology Service (STS), a partnership with Brent and Lewisham councils.
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Westminster Secures £60M Grant for Church Street Affordable Housing Project Westminster City Council has secured a £60 million grant from the Greater London Authority (GLA) to boost its Church Street regeneration project.
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Eastcote Property to Become Council Housing Hillingdon Council has announced that a property in Eastcote will be used for council housing. The decision, made at a recent cabinet meeting, involves appropriating the long...
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New School for Disabled Children Gets Green Light Hillingdon Council has approved a new school for children with severe and profound disabilities. The Pinn River School, which will provide 180 places for children with severe...
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Tri-borough bid seeks £10M to improve bus routes Kingston, Richmond, and Sutton councils have jointly submitted a £10 million bid to Transport for London (TfL) to enhance bus routes connecting their town centres. If approved,...
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Kingston Council to Assess Cycle Parking on Housing Estates and Submit LIP Funding Bid to TfL Kingston Council is preparing to assess the feasibility of installing additional cycle parking on its housing estates, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable...