Housing
Stories, page 14
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Lewisham Council's Complaint Handling Criticised for Misclassification and Delays Lewisham Council's handling of complaints has been criticised, with a significant number of service requests being misclassified as formal complaints, inflating official figures...
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Redbridge approves new strategy for children in care Redbridge Council's Cabinet has approved a new strategy aimed at ensuring sufficient and appropriate accommodation for children in care and care-experienced young people.
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Redbridge pilots national children's social care reforms Redbridge Council is piloting national reforms aimed at improving children's social care services, as outlined in the Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. The...
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Barnet Domestic Abuse Referrals Surge 24%, Straining Resources Referrals to Barnet's Domestic Abuse Support Hub (BDASH) have seen a significant increase of 24% over the past year, with self-referrals surging by 68%. This rise, noted at a...
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Drug-related issues top anti-social behaviour reports for Barnet Homes Drugs have emerged as the most frequently reported issue in anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases opened by Barnet Homes in the first quarter of the financial year 2026/27.
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Hounslow Council Enhances Private Renter Protections Hounslow Council has strengthened its commitment to protecting private renters by adopting an updated Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy. The policy equips the council...
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Hounslow Council Tackles Social Housing Waiting List Hounslow Council is intensifying its efforts to address the growing social housing waiting list, with a motion presented to the Borough Council on Tuesday, 15 September 2026,...
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Hounslow Council Adopts Financial Strategy 2026-2030 Hounslow Council has formally adopted its One Hounslow Financial Strategy 2026-2030 during a Borough Council meeting held on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The strategy, presented...
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Bromley Council Projects £4.5 Million Overspend Amidst Social Care and Investment Property Pressures Bromley Council is facing a projected £4.5 million overspend for the 2026-2027 financial year, according to budget monitoring data presented to the Executive.
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Bromley Children's Services reform plan Bromley Council's Executive has approved a significant reform plan for its children's services, aiming to create a more integrated and family-centred system of support and...
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Council boosts grocery voucher scheme by £1.6m Waltham Forest Council has boosted its grocery voucher scheme by £1.6 million to support vulnerable families during school holidays.
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Barn Hotel Redevelopment Approved for 71 Homes The Hillingdon Planning Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of The Barn Hotel, paving the way for 71 new homes.