Housing
Stories, page 27
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Havering Council Reports £37.7m Underspend, Bolstering Financial Reserves Havering Council has significantly bolstered its financial reserves, reporting an underspend of £37.7 million for the 2025/26 financial year. This positive financial outturn,...
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Barnet Council backs domestic abuse victim housing plan Barnet Council has formally backed government plans to provide social housing landlords with new powers to evict domestic abuse perpetrators from social homes, allowing victims...
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New mixed-use building approved at 7A The Triangle Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans for a new mixed-use building at 7A The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames. The development will see...
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Kingston Hospital Regent Wing to be redeveloped into 150 build-to-rent apartments Kingston Hospital's former Regent Wing is set to be transformed into 150 new build-to-rent residential apartments, following approval from the Planning Committee on Wednesday 8...
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South Kilburn Residents Express Deep Concerns Over Housing Quality, Maintenance, and Community Facilities Amid Regeneration South Kilburn residents have voiced significant concerns regarding ongoing issues with housing quality, maintenance, and the provision of community facilities in the area....
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New Homes Scrutiny Committee to oversee housing in Brent Brent Council has established a new Homes Scrutiny Committee to provide dedicated oversight of the borough's housing functions, a move prompted by serious failings identified by...
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Audit Report Raises Financial Sustainability Concerns for Brent Council Brent Council faces significant financial challenges, with an audit report raising concerns about its long-term sustainability due to rising expenditure and dwindling reserves....
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Hackney Council Approves Co-Living and Residential Units at Furrow Lane Hackney Council has approved plans for new co-living and residential units at 1-2 Furrow Lane, E9 6JS. The council's Planning Sub-Committee, meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026,...
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Wembley housing plan deferred over affordable homes, parking, and community space concerns Brent Council's Planning Committee has deferred a decision on a proposed housing development at the Wembley Centre for Health & Care due to significant concerns regarding...
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Thanet Lodge garage demolition decision delayed pending ownership and self-build clarification Brent Council's Planning Committee has deferred a decision on the proposed demolition of the garage block at Thanet Lodge Garages on Mapesbury Road, pending further...
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Haringey Council approves £8.3m housing support plan Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a significant housing support plan, allocating up to £8.3 million for services aimed at single adults with complex needs. The decision,...
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Hackney Council Approves 511 New Homes at Woodberry Down Phase 4 Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved plans for Phase 4 of the Woodberry Down regeneration scheme, authorising the construction of 511 new homes. The decision, made at a...
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Hackney Council Approves £350k for New Children's Homes Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved an additional £350,000 investment towards the refurbishment and repurposing of two council-owned properties to create new children's...
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Hackney's new Local Plan timetable published Hackney Council has published the timetable for its new Local Plan, a crucial document that will guide development across the borough for the next 10 to 15 years. The plan,...
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Harrow Council Enhances Care Leaver Support with Revamped Local Offer Harrow Council has revamped its local offer for care leavers, aiming to provide clearer, more accessible, and meaningful support. The updated offer, developed in collaboration...
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Harrow Council's Care Leaver Support Plan Shows Progress on Local Offer and Participation Harrow Council has made significant progress on its plan to enhance support for care leavers, with updates presented on the refreshed Local Offer and participation activities.
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Harrow Council Refreshes Care Leaver Support Offer with Simplified Information and New Sections Harrow Council has refreshed its 'Local Offer' for care leavers, aiming to make the support available to young people leaving the care system clearer, more accessible, and more...
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Bexley aims to recruit 80 new foster carers Bexley Council is aiming to recruit 80 new foster carers as part of its Fostering Strategy for 2026-2030, a plan approved by the Public Cabinet on July 1, 2026. The strategy...
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BexleyCo profit forecast reduced due to slower sales at West Street development BexleyCo, the council's development company, has had its profit forecast reduced due to slower sales at its West Street development, with market challenges impacting first-time...
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Croydon Council discusses affordable housing at Waddon Way Croydon Council's Planning Committee has discussed proposals for affordable housing at 89 Waddon Way, Croydon. The committee received a pre-application presentation for the...