Housing
Stories, page 10
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Council invests in local care for children with complex needs Newham Council is set to invest in local care for children with complex needs by developing two new children's homes within the borough. The decision, approved by Laura Eden,...
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£3.7m plan to house vulnerable children locally Newham Council has approved a £3.7 million plan to develop two new children's homes locally, aiming to provide crucial support for vulnerable young people with complex mental...
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Hackney Council Approves Acquisition of 448 Homes for Homeless Accommodation Hackney Council has approved the acquisition of 448 homes to provide temporary accommodation for homeless households, a move expected to improve living conditions and generate...
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Wandsworth Council Challenges London Plan Housing Targets and Policies Wandsworth Council has voiced significant concerns over the Mayor of London's Draft London Plan, questioning the realism and local applicability of proposed housing targets and...
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Wandsworth Council Faces £84m Funding Cut, Warns of 'Difficult Choices' Amidst Housing Demands Wandsworth Council is bracing for a significant financial blow, with an £84 million reduction in central government funding set to be phased in from April 2027. This, coupled...
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Sunlight loss to Deptford houseboats cited in refusal Lewisham Council's Strategic Planning Committee has refused planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Lewisham College site at 1 Deptford Bridge, citing...
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Social Housing Governance in Tower Hamlets Requires Further Improvement Despite Progress Tower Hamlets Council's governance of its social housing stock requires further improvement, according to a report presented to the Audit Committee.
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Merton Council Projects £2.6m Revenue Overspend Driven by Social Care and Housing Costs Merton Council is facing a projected revenue overspend of £2.619 million for the 2026/27 financial year, according to the Period 3 Financial Monitoring Report presented to the...
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Weaknesses persist in Tower Hamlets' internal controls Tower Hamlets Council continues to face persistent weaknesses in its internal controls, according to the latest findings from external auditors Ernst & Young (EY).
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Tower Hamlets Council Treasury Management Report Highlights Savings and Refinancing Risk Tower Hamlets Council's treasury management report for the 2025/26 financial year has revealed significant savings, but also highlighted a persistent refinancing risk.
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Council to procure new cleaning contracts Merton Council's Cabinet has approved a new procurement approach for its corporate and schools cleaning contracts, aiming to streamline services and potentially achieve...
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Morden Town Centre Regeneration Plans Advance with New Civic Hub Vision Merton Council's Cabinet has approved key steps in the Morden Town Centre regeneration programme, signalling significant progress for the area's future development. The council...