Development
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Westminster Council to Build 50% Affordable Housing on Harrow Road Westminster Council has approved a plan to build a residential development on Harrow Road, with 50% of the habitable rooms designated as affordable housing. The development will...
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Auditors Flag Concerns Over Wandsworth Council's Housing Account Due to Valuation Discrepancy Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) has been flagged as an area of concern by external auditors, Ernst & Young (EY), prompting a closer look at the valuation of...
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Clockhouse Residents to See Housing Improvements, Including Works at Hillcrest Parade and Alexandra Gardens Clockhouse residents are set to benefit from a range of housing improvements, including major works at Hillcrest Parade and Alexandra Gardens, as well as energy efficiency...
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Lewisham, Brent, and Southwark Councils Enhance IT Security and Service Performance Lewisham, Brent and Southwark councils are bolstering their IT security and enhancing service performance through new tools and strategic initiatives, supported by a total...
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Southwark Council to Cut IT Spending in 2026/27; Joint IT Committee Reviews Shared Technology Service Performance and Projects Southwark Council is planning to cut IT spending in 2026/27, according to reports from the Joint IT Committee (Brent, Lewisham and Southwark) meeting held on 8 July 2025. While...
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Hackney Carnival future uncertain after funding cut Hackney Carnival's future is uncertain after the council decided to discontinue its Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding, which previously amounted to a £1...
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Hackney aims for 1,000 new social rent homes by 2026 Hackney is aiming to deliver 1,000 new homes for social rent by 2026, despite facing significant challenges including rising construction costs and building safety regulations.
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Brent Council to Enforce Social Value in Contracts Brent Council is set to strengthen its commitment to social value by enforcing new measures in its contracts. The move aims to ensure that suppliers are held accountable for...
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Haringey to Prioritise Over-55s for New Tottenham Hale Homes Haringey Council is set to prioritise residents aged 55 and over for 119 new homes in Tottenham Hale, aiming to address the needs of its ageing population and free up larger...
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Brent Expands Digital Support to Businesses and Achieves Digital Connectivity Targets Brent Council is expanding its digital support programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering free advice, webinars, and tutorials to local businesses. The...
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H&F Council Praised for Financial Management Hammersmith and Fulham Council has received high praise for its financial management following a Finance Peer Challenge (FPC) conducted by the Local Government Association (LGA)...
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Bromley Council to Lobby Against Scrapping Farm Tax Relief Bromley Council is set to lobby the government against proposed changes to inheritance tax that would scrap Agricultural Property Relief (APR). The decision came after a motion...
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Macbeth Centre Celebrates 150 Years of Education Hammersmith and Fulham Council celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Macbeth Centre at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday, recognising its enduring contribution to adult...
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Council Questions Future of Churchill Theatre/Library Site Bromley Council is facing scrutiny regarding the future of the Churchill Theatre/Library complex site, particularly concerning the charitable obligations tied to the land under...
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Bromley Council Approves £23.7M for Poverest Housing Development Bromley Council has approved a £23.7 million investment for housing development on the Poverest Adult Education Centre site and surrounding land. The decision was made at a...
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Spitfire Centre Petition Decision Deferred by Bromley Council Bromley Council has deferred a decision on a petition regarding the Spitfire Centre at Church Road, Biggin Hill, citing financial pressures as a key factor in considering the...
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Bromley Council Approves £2.3 Million Borrowing for Leisure Centre Upgrades Bromley Council has approved an additional £2.3 million in borrowing to fund upgrades to the borough's leisure centres. The decision was made at a meeting of the council on...
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Hounslow Schools to Review Falling Pupil Numbers Hounslow Council is set to review its school organisation plan in response to falling pupil numbers across London.
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Hounslow Council Approves Extra Care Housing Development at Nene Gardens Hounslow Council has approved plans to develop an affordable Extra Care Housing scheme at Nene Gardens in Hanworth Village, aiming to provide up to 50 socially rented units for...
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Southwark to Boost Affordable Workspace for Local Businesses Southwark Council is set to boost affordable workspace for local businesses, social enterprises, and creative industries, following a Cabinet meeting on Monday, 7 July 2025. The...