Housing

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1. Renters' Rights Act: Newham to enforce stricter rules Newham Council is set to implement stricter rules for private renters with the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, aiming to enhance tenant protections and security... Newham 4 May 2026
2. Newham Council Approves Major Silvertown Mixed-Use Development with 1,667 Homes Newham Council's Strategic Development Committee has approved a major mixed-use development on land at Knights Road in Silvertown, which is set to deliver up to 1,667 homes. The... Newham 30 April 2026
3. Beckton Housing Plan Deferred Over Affordability and Design Concerns Newham Council's Strategic Development Committee has deferred a decision on a housing development proposed for 1 Stansfeld Road in Beckton. The committee cited concerns over... Newham 30 April 2026
4. Canning Town Gets 176 New Homes with 35% Affordable Newham Council's Strategic Development Committee has approved plans for 176 new homes in Canning Town, with 35% designated as affordable housing. Newham 30 April 2026
5. Dorchester Parade development approved with no affordable housing Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of Dorchester Parade, Leigham Court Road, which will see the demolition of existing... Lambeth 29 April 2026
6. Lambeth council approves new housing on Leigham Court Road Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a new housing development on Leigham Court Road, following a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Lambeth 29 April 2026
7. Adult Social Care performance report noted by committee Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the Quarter 3 performance report for Adult Social Care, which demonstrated strong performance... Islington 24 April 2026
8. Islington Council to build 60 new intergenerational extra-care units at Holloway Park Islington Council is set to introduce 60 new intergenerational extra-care units at Holloway Park, with approximately 60% of these units allocated to residents over the age of 55. Islington 24 April 2026
9. Warwick Avenue Scheme Faces Scrutiny Over Rat Risk and Rough Sleeper Concerns Concerns over the potential for a new public realm scheme in Warwick Avenue to exacerbate existing problems with rats and rodents, as well as attract more rough sleepers, were... Westminster 24 April 2026
10. Newham Approves £455k London Councils Subscription Newham Council has approved a subscription fee of £455,729 to London Councils for the 2026/27 financial year, ensuring its continued participation in collaborative London-wide... Newham 23 April 2026
11. Bexley Council celebrates decades of service from retiring councillors Bexley Council has celebrated the dedicated service of several councillors who are retiring from their roles after decades of commitment to the borough. Bexley 18 April 2026
12. Bexley Council adopts new Economic Growth and Cultural Strategies Bexley Council has officially adopted new Economic Growth and Cultural Strategies, aiming to boost investment, create jobs, and enhance the borough's cultural offerings. The... Bexley 18 April 2026
13. Wandsworth Council Approves New Care Home Despite Scale Concerns Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a new care home development at Meadbank Nursing Home, despite significant concerns raised by... Wandsworth 17 April 2026
14. Morden Wharf affordable housing reduced to 20% amid London Plan changes Greenwich Council's Planning Board has approved a significant reduction in the proportion of affordable housing at the Morden Wharf development, lowering it from the originally... Greenwich 16 April 2026
15. Greenwich Council Approves Morden Wharf Housing Development Changes, Including Reduced Affordable Housing Greenwich Council's Planning Board has approved significant changes to the Morden Wharf housing development, including a revised affordable housing offer and amendments to the... Greenwich 16 April 2026
16. Phoenix Academy redevelopment refused over design and heritage concerns Plans for the redevelopment of Phoenix Academy have been refused by Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee due to significant concerns regarding... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
17. Affordable housing development approved between Becklow Gardens and Askew Crescent Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee has approved plans for a new affordable housing development located between Becklow Gardens and Askew... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
18. New affordable homes approved for land behind The Grange Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of land behind The Grange, located at 218 Goldhawk Road. The... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
19. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Housing Revenue Account Shows Significant Improvement and Financial Strength Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) has shown significant improvement and financial strength, moving away from being a primary concern for the... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
20. Croydon Council Tackles Backlog in Aids and Adaptations with New Procurement and Dedicated Officer Croydon Council is implementing a new procurement process and assigning a dedicated officer to tackle a significant backlog in delivering aids and adaptations for residents.... Croydon 15 April 2026