Housing

Stories, page 38

1. Chilton Grove Estate lessons learned Southwark Council's Cabinet has accepted all recommendations from the Housing Scrutiny Commission regarding the Chilton Grove Estate project, signalling a commitment to learning... Southwark 20 March 2026
2. Aylesbury Estate: Council takes back control of future phases Southwark Council has reassumed control over the future phases of the Aylesbury Estate regeneration, a significant shift that will see the local authority directly manage the... Southwark 20 March 2026
3. Care leavers to get one-bed flats Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved changes to the housing allocations scheme, allowing care leavers to access one-bed flats, as well as bedsit and studio properties. The... Southwark 20 March 2026
4. Haringey Council to Appoint Poverty Commissioner to Tackle Borough's Inequality Haringey Council is set to appoint a Poverty Commissioner to lead efforts in tackling poverty and inequality within the borough. The decision was made during a Full Council... Haringey 20 March 2026
5. Hamilton Close estate to get £1.9m safety upgrade Hamilton Close estate is set to undergo a significant safety and improvement programme, with a contract worth £1.9 million awarded for major works. Haringey 20 March 2026
6. Citizens Advice Haringey contract extended for two years, securing vital resident support Haringey Council has approved a two-year contract extension for the Haringey Citizens Advice Bureaux's Information, Advice and Guidance Service, ensuring the continuation of... Haringey 20 March 2026
7. Douglas Bader Park Estate to add 126 affordable homes and comply with fire safety regulations Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of affordable homes at the Douglas Bader Park Estate in Colindale. The amendments to the existing development will add... Barnet 20 March 2026
8. Lift maintenance contract extended for one year Haringey Council has approved a one-year extension to its lift maintenance contract with Jackson Lift Services Limited, ensuring the continued provision of essential services... Haringey 20 March 2026
9. Barnet Strategic Planning Committee Approves Colindale Development Amendments, Significantly Increasing Affordable Housing Barnet's Strategic Planning Committee has approved significant amendments to the Douglas Bader Park Estate development in Colindale, substantially boosting the provision of... Barnet 20 March 2026
10. Redbridge council sets housing priorities for next year Redbridge Council's Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee has outlined its priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on improving health and well-being through... Redbridge 19 March 2026
11. Auditors Question Greenwich Council's Financial Sustainability Due to Reliance on Reserves and Unmet Savings Targets Greenwich Council's financial sustainability has been questioned by its auditors, who have identified a significant weakness in the council's arrangements for managing its... Greenwich 19 March 2026
12. Havering Council Considers In-House Agency to Reduce Agency Worker Costs Havering Council is exploring the possibility of establishing an in-house agency to recruit local residents for council roles, a move that could potentially reduce its reliance... Havering 19 March 2026
13. Redbridge Housing Committee Reviews Annual Work Programme and Resident Concerns Redbridge Council's Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee convened on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, under the chairmanship of Councillor Kumud Joshi. The meeting... Redbridge 19 March 2026
14. Islington Council's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee reviews homelessness prevention and temporary accommodation Islington Council's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the council's performance in tackling homelessness, focusing on homelessness prevention and temporary... Islington 19 March 2026
15. Redbridge Council Intensifies Poverty Reduction Efforts with New Strategy and Funding Redbridge Council is intensifying its efforts to combat poverty through a newly adopted strategy and dedicated funding streams. The Strategy and Resources Policy Development... Redbridge 19 March 2026
16. Islington's homelessness crisis: 'system-made' report urges major reform Islington's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee has concluded that homelessness in the borough is a system-made crisis and has urged for significant reforms at both local... Islington 19 March 2026
17. Roehampton Library redevelopment gets green light for 55 affordable homes Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has granted approval for the redevelopment of Roehampton Library and its surrounding area, paving the way for 55 new... Wandsworth 19 March 2026
18. Roehampton Library redevelopment to include youth centre and healthcare Roehampton Library is set to be redeveloped as part of a wider scheme that will include a new youth centre and healthcare facilities. The plans, discussed at a Wandsworth... Wandsworth 19 March 2026
19. Westminster Builds to Deliver Affordable Homes with Carbon Neutral Focus Westminster Builds is set to deliver a significant number of affordable homes while adhering to ambitious carbon-neutral goals, with its business plan for the 2026/27 financial... Westminster 19 March 2026
20. Westminster Community Homes Projects £420k Surplus, Revises Current Year Forecast Upwards Westminster Community Homes (WCH) is projecting a surplus of £420,000 for the 2026/27 financial year, an increase from the £370,000 forecast for the current year ending 2025/26.... Westminster 19 March 2026