Housing

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1. Outgoing Islington Mayor Reflects on Year of Service Islington Council has bid farewell to its outgoing Mayor, Councillor Jason Jackson, who reflected on a year of dedicated service at the Annual Council meeting held on Wednesday,... Islington 30 May 2026
2. Opposition Amendment for Equal Resources on Sutton Council Defeated An opposition amendment seeking to ensure equal recognition and resources for both opposition groups on Sutton Council has been defeated. The amendment, moved by Councillor Nick... Sutton 28 May 2026
3. Councillor Muhammad Sadiq Elected New Mayor of Sutton Council Councillor Muhammad Sadiq has been elected as the new Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton for the municipal year 2026-2027, a term that marks a new chapter in the borough's... Sutton 28 May 2026
4. Waltham Forest Council Approves £611m Budget and 4.99% Council Tax Increase Waltham Forest Council has approved a budget of £611.072 million for the upcoming year, alongside a 4.99% increase in council tax. Waltham Forest 25 May 2026
5. Brent Council to Explore New Housing Scrutiny Committee Brent Council is set to explore the establishment of a new scrutiny committee dedicated to housing, following a unanimous decision at the Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday,... Brent 22 May 2026
6. Councillor Amaraga Elected New Mayor of Brent Council, Kanta Mistry Deputy Mayor Councillor Amaraga has been elected as the new Mayor of Brent Council, with Councillor Kanta Mistry appointed as Deputy Mayor. The annual council meeting on Wednesday, May 20,... Brent 22 May 2026
7. Lewisham Mayor Unveils 'Restore Pride' Agenda Focused on Environment, Housing, and Economy Lewisham's new Mayor, Liam Shrivastava, has unveiled his administration's vision for the borough, centred on a 'Restore Pride' agenda. Speaking at the Council's annual general... Lewisham 21 May 2026
8. Mayor Shrivastava Appoints New Lewisham Cabinet and Outlines Key Priorities Mayor Liam Shrivastava has announced his new cabinet for Lewisham Council, following the recent election. The appointments were confirmed during a Council meeting held on... Lewisham 21 May 2026
9. Action for Refugees in Lewisham Named Mayor's Charity for Upcoming Year Lewisham's Mayor has announced that Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) will be the Mayor's Charity for the upcoming year, a decision made during a Council meeting on... Lewisham 21 May 2026
10. Barry Rawlings Re-elected as Barnet Council Leader in Close Vote Councillor Barry Rawlings has been re-elected as the Leader of Barnet Council following a closely contested vote at the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The... Barnet 20 May 2026
11. Labour and Conservatives tied in Barnet Council elections, leading to leadership contest Barnet Council's annual meeting has resulted in an unprecedented political tie, with both the Labour and Conservative groups securing 31 seats each. This outcome, revealed in... Barnet 20 May 2026
12. Council to implement Renters' Rights Act 2025 Newham Council is set to implement the Renters' Rights Act 2025, introducing significant new protections and responsibilities for tenants and landlords in the borough. The... Newham 4 May 2026
13. Renters' Rights Act to boost tenant security Newham Council has approved an implementation plan for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, a significant piece of legislation designed to bolster tenant security and rights across the... Newham 4 May 2026
14. Newham adopts new powers to protect renters Newham Council has adopted new powers to enhance renter protections as part of its implementation plan for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA25). The decision, made by Interim... Newham 4 May 2026
15. Council boosts fines for rogue landlords Newham Council has significantly increased potential fines for rogue landlords as part of its implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, aiming to bolster tenant... Newham 4 May 2026
16. Newham's housing enforcement policy revised Newham Council has revised its Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy as part of its implementation plan for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA25), which came into effect on... Newham 4 May 2026
17. Newham's Renters' Rights Act plan approved Newham Council has approved a plan to implement the Renters' Rights Act 2025, a landmark piece of legislation designed to significantly enhance tenant protections and introduce... Newham 4 May 2026
18. Newham Council gears up for Renters' Rights Act Newham Council has approved an implementation plan to bring the Renters' Rights Act 2025 into effect across the borough, a move designed to significantly enhance tenant rights... Newham 4 May 2026
19. Newham's housing policy updated for renters' rights Newham Council has significantly bolstered renters' rights with the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, a move approved by Interim Chief Executive Paul Martin on... Newham 4 May 2026
20. Council sets up board to oversee renters' rights Newham Council has established a dedicated board to oversee the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, aiming to bolster tenant protections across the borough. Newham 4 May 2026