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  1. Concerns over rising temporary accommodation costs in Brent Brent Council is facing escalating costs for temporary accommodation, with an anticipated expenditure of £38 million on nightly paid accommodation. This figure is expected to... Brent 16 September 2026
  2. Brent Council to implement new measures against extreme heat Brent Council is set to implement new measures to combat the growing threat of extreme heat across the borough. The council meeting on Monday 14 September 2026 saw councillors... Brent 16 September 2026
  3. Wandsworth Council Leader Apologizes for Housing Service Failures, Pledges Improvements Wandsworth Council's leader has apologised to tenants and leaseholders for the level of service they have received in recent years, acknowledging significant failures within the... Wandsworth 16 September 2026
  4. Wandsworth Council Proposes 94% Council Tax Hike Amidst £215 Million Budget Deficit Wandsworth Council is proposing a significant 94% council tax hike, which would add £958 to the annual bill for households, bringing the total to £1,978. This substantial... Wandsworth 16 September 2026
  5. Housing safety standards flagged as weak Housing safety standards have been flagged as weak by auditors, according to a report presented to the City of London's Audit and Risk Management Committee. City of London 15 September 2026
  6. City Fund Projected to Face Deficit Post-2027 as Transitional Funding Ends The City Fund is projected to face a cumulative deficit from the 2027-28 financial year onwards, once transitional funding arrangements cease. This necessitates the... City of London 15 September 2026
  7. Lewisham Council Adopts 'Health in All Policies' Approach to Improve Resident Well-being Lewisham Council is set to embed a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach across its services, aiming to integrate health considerations into decision-making across all council... Lewisham 15 September 2026
  8. Lewisham Health and Wellbeing Board membership changes agreed Lewisham's Health and Wellbeing Board has agreed to significant changes in its membership and terms of reference, aimed at enhancing its effectiveness and inclusivity. The... Lewisham 15 September 2026
  9. Tenant confidence in feedback low Tenant confidence in the City of London's housing services is showing signs of strain, with a recent report highlighting low satisfaction regarding whether feedback is listened... City of London 15 September 2026
  10. Housing Performance Dips in Repairs Delivery, Void Turnaround, and Complaint Handling Housing Performance Dips in Key Areas, Report Reveals City of London 15 September 2026
  11. New York Way residents denied parking permits to align with climate goals New residents moving into the City of London Corporation's York Way development will not be allocated parking spaces, a decision that aligns with Islington's climate change and... City of London 15 September 2026
  12. Fire safety actions backlog in City of London social housing grows to 1,634 The backlog of outstanding fire safety actions in the City of London's social housing stock has grown to 1,634, a significant increase attributed to new assessments. The City... City of London 15 September 2026