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  1. Merton tightens rules on Houses in Multiple Occupation Merton Council has moved to tighten regulations on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) by recommending the permanent confirmation of an Article 4 Direction. This means that... Merton 17 July 2026
  2. Lewisham Council Committee to Review Renters' Rights Act Implementation Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has agreed to review the Renters' Rights Act and issues surrounding its implementation. Lewisham 17 July 2026
  3. Lewisham Council's Sustainable Development Committee to Focus on Climate and Ecological Crisis Lewisham Council's Sustainable Development Committee will focus its efforts on the climate and ecological crisis, with a work programme for 2026-27 that explicitly links... Lewisham 17 July 2026
  4. Bexley Council Secures £2m for Library Upgrades and Modernization Bexley Council has secured £2 million in funding for significant upgrades to its library services, aiming to modernise facilities and enhance digital inclusion across its six... Bexley 17 July 2026
  5. Richmond Council's Corporate Plan Reveals Mixed Performance in Key Service Areas Richmond upon Thames Council's Corporate Plan for 2025/26 has revealed a mixed bag of performance results, with some areas showing significant improvement while others lag... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026
  6. Hampton Water Treatment Works to become 36 new homes Richmond upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to convert the historic Hampton Water Treatment Works into 36 new homes and flexible business space. The... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026
  7. New care home refused over scale and design A proposal for an 80-bed residential care home in New Malden has been refused by Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee due to concerns over its scale, massing, and... Kingston upon Thames 17 July 2026
  8. Lambeth Council Prepares for Awaab's Law Implementation and Phase 2 Expansion Lambeth Council is stepping up its preparations for Awaab's Law, a crucial piece of legislation designed to enhance housing safety and landlord accountability. The Housing... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  9. Lambeth Council Faces Scrutiny Over Repairs and Maintenance Performance Lambeth Council's Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee has raised significant concerns regarding the council's performance in housing repairs and maintenance, with residents not... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  10. Flats can become HMOs after condition removed Flats in Surbiton can now be converted into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) after councillors voted to remove a restrictive condition. The Planning Committee of Kingston... Kingston upon Thames 17 July 2026
  11. Hyde Estate Road development to add 227 homes Barnet Council's Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans to increase the number of homes at the Hyde Estate Road development by 227, bringing the total to 1,564... Barnet 17 July 2026
  12. Lambeth Council Boosts Re-letting of Empty Homes Amidst Ongoing Void Challenges Lambeth Council is implementing a new strategy to tackle the growing problem of empty homes across the borough, aiming to bring more properties back into use for residents in... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  13. Westminster faces £161m budget gap by 2030 Westminster City Council faces a projected budget deficit of £161 million by 2030, a stark increase from previous forecasts, due to significant reductions in government funding... Westminster 17 July 2026
  14. Lambeth Council to Increase Social Rent Housing Lambeth Council is set to significantly increase its provision of social rent housing as part of a broader strategy to tackle the borough's housing crisis. The Housing Scrutiny... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  15. Westminster City Council Reports £8.2m Overspend on Temporary Accommodation Westminster City Council has reported an £8.2 million overspend for the 2025/26 financial year, a figure primarily driven by escalating costs in temporary accommodation and... Westminster 17 July 2026
  16. Westminster City Council Reprofiles Capital Programme Due to £132.5m Underspend Westminster City Council's capital programme has been significantly reprofiled due to a substantial underspend of £132.5 million in the 2025/26 financial year. The Cabinet met... Westminster 17 July 2026
  17. Tenants to Get Final Say on Housing Repairs Lambeth Council tenants and leaseholders will have the final say on whether housing repairs are completed to their satisfaction, following a successful motion passed by the... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  18. Lambeth Council Approves New Housing Quotas, Opposing Sadiq Khan's Reductions Lambeth Council has approved new housing quotas, a move that saw councillors debate and vote on several key issues during their meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The council... Lambeth 17 July 2026
  19. Barking & Dagenham Council Approves New Strategy to Improve Care for Looked-After Children Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet has approved a new comprehensive strategy aimed at improving the lives of looked-after children and those at risk of entering care. Barking and Dagenham 16 July 2026
  20. St George's Leisure Centre site to be redeveloped Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved plans for the redevelopment of the St George's Leisure Centre site, paving the way for the construction of 30 new affordable housing... Tower Hamlets 16 July 2026