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  1. Tower Hamlets Council Approves £143 Million for 3,000 New Homes Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved a significant investment of over £143 million to fund the development of more than 3,000 new homes across the borough. Tower Hamlets 16 July 2026
  2. Tower Hamlets Council Launches Legal Challenge Against Mayor of London's Reduced Affordable Housing Targets Tower Hamlets Council has launched a legal challenge against the Mayor of London's decision to reduce affordable housing targets. Tower Hamlets 16 July 2026
  3. New policies to enforce renters' rights in Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets Council has approved new policies aimed at strengthening renters' rights across the borough, following the implementation of the Renters' Reform Act 2025. Tower Hamlets 16 July 2026
  4. New Idea Store and One Stop Shop for Bethnal Green Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved plans for a new Idea Store and One Stop Shop in Bethnal Green as part of the Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme (MAHP). Tower Hamlets 16 July 2026
  5. Islington Council Invests £236m in Housing Amidst Supply Shortages Islington Council has invested £236 million in improving its housing stock, focusing on decent homes, fire safety, and damp and mould remediation. Despite this significant... Islington 16 July 2026
  6. Housing data used to tailor resident services Croydon Council's Housing Directorate is enhancing resident services by improving the collection and utilisation of resident data, a move that is also crucial for demonstrating... Croydon 16 July 2026
  7. Croydon Housing Directorate Boosts Workforce Stability Through Recruitment and Professional Development Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board has noted significant progress in its efforts to enhance workforce stability and professional standards within the Housing Directorate.... Croydon 16 July 2026
  8. Croydon Housing Services face inspection scrutiny Croydon's Housing Services are under increased scrutiny as they prepare for an upcoming inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing in Q3 of the financial year 2026/2027. The... Croydon 16 July 2026
  9. Croydon Housing Directorate Sees Significant Drop in Long-Term Sickness Absences Sickness rates within Croydon's Housing Directorate have seen a significant reduction in long-term absences, with the number of employees off sick for over 100 days decreasing... Croydon 16 July 2026
  10. Croydon Council's Repairs Blueprint Focuses on Customer Experience and Efficiency Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board has reviewed a Repairs Blueprint aimed at modernising the service and enhancing the customer experience. The blueprint, developed... Croydon 16 July 2026
  11. Croydon Council Housing Directorate Significantly Reduces Complaint Backlog and Improves Maladministration Rates Croydon Council's Housing Directorate has made significant strides in reducing its backlog of housing complaints and improving maladministration rates, according to a report... Croydon 16 July 2026
  12. Islington Working Partnership Exceeds Job Placement Target, Helping 7,000 Residents into Employment Islington Council's Islington Working Partnership has successfully helped nearly 7,000 residents find paid employment, significantly surpassing its target of 5,000. This... Islington 16 July 2026
  13. Kidbrooke Extension Granted After Stealth HMO Fears Six new homes have been approved for development on land to the rear of 39-50 Vicarage Park, Plumstead, despite numerous objections from residents. The Local Planning Committee... Greenwich 15 July 2026
  14. Greenwich Council Approves Six New Homes Despite Objections Greenwich Council has approved plans for six new homes on land to the rear of Vicarage Park, Plumstead, despite numerous objections from local residents. The decision was made... Greenwich 15 July 2026
  15. Purrett Road HMO Plan Gets Green Light A plan to convert a property on Purrett Road in Plumstead into a three-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been approved by Greenwich Council's Local Planning... Greenwich 15 July 2026
  16. Welton Road HMO Decision Deferred Over Parking Survey A decision on a proposed six-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 48 Welton Road, Plumstead, has been deferred by Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee. The... Greenwich 15 July 2026
  17. Shooters Hill HMO Conversion Approved Despite Objections Shooters Hill in Plumstead will see a six-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) approved, despite significant objections from residents concerning parking, amenity, and the... Greenwich 15 July 2026
  18. New Councillors Pledge Dedication to Sutton Residents Newly elected councillors have pledged to serve the residents of Sutton, vowing to be dedicated local champions for their communities. Sutton 15 July 2026
  19. Redbridge Council Projects £5.4m Budget Overspend Amidst Directorate Pressures Redbridge Council is facing a projected £5.4 million budget overspend for the current financial year, with significant pressures across several directorates, according to a... Redbridge 14 July 2026
  20. Marion James awarded Freedom of the Borough Marion James has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Sutton Council in recognition of her extensive service to the community. Sutton 14 July 2026