Housing

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1. Enforcement action agreed for Elmshaw Road property Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has agreed to take enforcement action against a property on Elmshaw Road for an unauthorised change of use. Wandsworth 26 June 2026
2. Enforcement action to be taken at Upper Tooting Road Wandsworth Council has agreed to take enforcement action at 118 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7EN, following a material change of use of the commercial storage area at the rear... Wandsworth 26 June 2026
3. Council fraud service recovers £475k Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Corporate Anti-Fraud Service (CAFS) has successfully recovered £475,553 through confiscation orders and prevented an estimated £994,313 in fraud... Hammersmith and Fulham 25 June 2026
4. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Audit Committee Receives Strong Assurance Report for 2025/26 Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Audit Committee has received a strong assurance report for the 2025/26 municipal year, with internal audits indicating robust governance, risk... Hammersmith and Fulham 25 June 2026
5. Harrow Council to tighten rules on small HMOs Harrow Council is set to implement tighter regulations on small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in a bid to address concerns over local amenity and community well-being. Harrow 10 June 2026
6. Five new homes approved on Yeading land Hillingdon's Planning Committee has approved the construction of five new homes on land adjacent to 7 Wepham Close in Yeading, a decision made on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Hillingdon 8 June 2026
7. Hillingdon approves new homes in Northwood Hills Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for new homes in Northwood Hills, paving the way for development on land at Rushmoor Close. The committee granted... Hillingdon 8 June 2026
8. 52 new homes to be built at Hayes Park West Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for the construction of 52 new homes at Hayes Park West. Hillingdon 8 June 2026
9. Hayes Town Centre development gets green light Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee has granted approval for a significant development in Hayes Town Centre, paving the way for hundreds of new homes and a community centre. Hillingdon 8 June 2026
10. Council approves new housing repairs contracts Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet has approved a new procurement strategy for housing repairs services, paving the way for new contracts valued at millions of pounds. The... Waltham Forest 6 June 2026
11. New homes to be built behind Olive Road New homes are set to be built behind Olive Road in Brent, following a decision by the council's Planning Committee. Brent 5 June 2026
12. Council seeks private operator for tennis courts Hackney Council is launching a tender process to find a private operator to manage its tennis facilities, aiming to secure best value for money and maximise income from these... Hackney 5 June 2026
13. Barnet Council Addresses Rat Infestations and Public Rubbish Disposal Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee has heard concerns raised about the prevalence of rats in open spaces and the management of public rubbish disposal,... Barnet 3 June 2026
14. New children's homes named Blossom House and Starbright Hackney Council has approved the commissioning of two new children's homes, Blossom House and Starbright House, which will provide a total of six care arrangements for children... Hackney 3 June 2026
15. Harrow Council approves community housing scheme for vulnerable residents on brownfield site Harrow Council's Planning Committee has approved a community-led housing scheme that will provide much-needed affordable homes for vulnerable residents. Harrow 30 May 2026
16. Former Edgware public toilets to become seven flats Former public toilets in Edgware are set to be transformed into seven new residential flats after Harrow Council's Planning Committee granted approval for the development. Harrow 30 May 2026
17. Stanmore bank conversion refused over amenity concerns Harrow Council's Planning Committee has refused permission for the conversion of the former Lloyds Bank building at 1 Stanmore Hill into six residential flats and a commercial... Harrow 30 May 2026
18. Hackney Council awards £2.2m contract for electrical safety checks Hackney Council has awarded a £2.2 million contract to Supplier A for domestic electrical testing and inspections, a move designed to tackle a significant backlog and ensure... Hackney 30 May 2026
19. Council faces backlog of electrical safety tests Hackney Council has approved a £2.2 million contract to tackle a significant backlog of essential electrical safety tests in residents' homes, aiming to mitigate the risk of... Hackney 30 May 2026
20. Social value commitments included in new electrical contract Hackney Council has awarded a £2.2 million contract for domestic electrical testing and inspections, a move designed to tackle a significant backlog of essential safety checks... Hackney 30 May 2026