Development
Stories, page 74
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Harrow Council to Temporarily Relocate Council Chamber to Brethren's Meeting Hall Harrow Council is set to temporarily relocate its council chamber to the Brethren's Meeting Hall on The Ridgeway, North Harrow. This move, approved by the Planning Committee on...
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Lambeth Council Considers Selling Garages, Land for Housing Lambeth Council is considering selling off garages and other land holdings to help fund investment in its existing housing stock, as revealed at a recent Overview and Scrutiny...
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Purley Residents Object to 3 New Three-Storey Houses Purley residents have voiced their objections to a planning application for the demolition of an existing house and the construction of three three-storey terraced houses at 33...
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Bexley Council Scrutinizes £706M Property Portfolio Bexley Council is undertaking a review of its property assets, which are valued at £706 million and include over 690 assets, to ensure they are being used effectively and...
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Gail's Bakery Proposed for Upper Norwood Conservation Area Upper Norwood is set to welcome a new Gail's bakery after Croydon Council's Planning Sub-Committee approved a change of use application for the premises at 58-60 Westow Hill....
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Welsh Harp SSSI to Benefit from £220k Boost for Ecological Improvements and Public Access Barnet Council has allocated £220,531.05 for improvements and mitigation works to the Welsh Harp Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The funding, derived from a s106...
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Tower Hamlets to Develop Local Investment Ambition by 2026 in Response to Government Reforms Tower Hamlets is gearing up to meet the government's mandate for local investment, with plans to develop a comprehensive investment ambition framework for its pension fund by...
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Golders Manor Drive Extension Plan Called In By Councillor A proposal to extend properties at 38 and 40 Golders Manor Drive has been refused by Barnet Council's Planning Committee, following a call-in by Councillor Peter Zinkin.
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Hillside Gardens Roof Extension Plan Called In By Councillor A proposal to extend a roof at 16 Hillside Gardens has been refused by Barnet Council's Planning Committee, despite a local councillor's call-in. Councillor Shuey Gordon had...
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Blackheath Fireworks Event Update Discussed by Joint Working Party Blackheath is gearing up for its annual fireworks display, with updates discussed at the Blackheath Joint Working Party meeting on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. The meeting, which was...
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Evolve Norse Forecasts £86k Profit, Focuses on School Maintenance Waltham Forest's joint venture with Norse Group, Evolve Norse, is forecasting a net operating profit of £86,000 for the 2025/26 financial year, with a strong focus on school...
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Waltham Forest Aims to Scrap 'No Ball Games' Signs Waltham Forest Council is considering a motion to remove 'No Ball Games' signs from council estates, signalling a shift towards encouraging play and recreation for children. The...
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Westminster Builds Profits Down Due to Service Charge Increase Westminster Builds, the housing investment arm of Westminster City Council, has reported a lower-than-expected operating profit due to higher service charges, according to a...
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Westminster Community Homes Misses Resident Satisfaction Targets, Reports Operating Deficit, and Implements New Strategies Westminster Community Homes (WCH) has fallen short of resident satisfaction targets, according to a performance review presented at the Shareholder Committee meeting on 17 July...
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River Wandle Flood Investigation Finds Properties at High Risk Following a flood event on 23 September 2024, a recent investigation has found that some properties near the River Wandle are at high risk of future flooding. The flooded...
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Grange Farm Demolition Approved After Contract Procedure Error Harrow Council has approved the demolition of Grange Farm Phase 2a, following an urgent decision meeting convened after a procedural error in the contract awarding process. The...
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Bexley Considers Alternative Cycle Route Amid Traffic Concerns Bexley Council is considering an alternative route for the Bexleyheath to Erith cycle network development, responding to concerns that the original plan could significantly...
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Ally Pally Awarded for Accessibility, Plans Green Upgrades Alexandra Palace is celebrating its commitment to accessibility and forging ahead with green initiatives, according to reports presented at the Alexandra Palace and Park...
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Alexandra Palace Partners with BBC Concert Orchestra Alexandra Palace is set to strike a chord with music lovers as it officially confirms its partnership with the BBC Concert Orchestra, becoming the Palace's first Associate...
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Waltham Forest Council Adopts New Procurement Policy Waltham Forest Council has adopted a new Procurement Policy, aligning with the Procurement Act 2023 and the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) 2025, to ensure ethical,...