Housing
Stories, page 39
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Joe Smith Appointed Director to Westminster Housing Board Westminster City Council has appointed Joe Smith as a new director to the board of Westminster Builds, the council's housing development company. The appointment, confirmed at a...
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Bexley Council Approves Economic Growth Strategy Focused on Inclusive Development Bexley Council has officially approved its new Economic Growth Strategy, aiming to foster inclusive and resilient economic development across the borough.
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Westminster City Council Adopts New Housing Strategy for 2026-2031 Westminster City Council's Cabinet has adopted a new housing strategy for 2026-2031, aiming to improve housing quality, prevent homelessness, and ensure well-managed homes for...
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Westminster approves 5-year HMO licensing extension Westminster City Council's Cabinet has approved a five-year extension to its additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), a decision aimed at improving...
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Harrow LGPS reveals significant gender pension gap for active and pensioner members Harrow's Pension Fund has revealed a substantial gender pension gap, with active members experiencing a 36% disparity and pensioners facing an even wider gap of 48%. These...
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Hammersmith and Fulham Housing Repairs Audit Earns 'Substantial Assurance' Hammersmith and Fulham Council's housing repairs service has received a substantial assurance rating following an internal audit, indicating a sound system of control. The...
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Ealing to secure 400 new temporary homes Ealing Council's Cabinet has approved plans to secure up to 400 new temporary homes for homeless households, a move projected to save the council millions of pounds annually....
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council to Audit Damp and Mould in Housing Stock Following Awaab's Law Implementation Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to audit damp and mould in its housing stock as part of its internal audit plan for the upcoming financial year, focusing on compliance...
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Parking Team to Share Clarendon Road College Haringey Council is set to relocate its Young Adult Services team from 48 Station Road to the Clarendon Road College building as part of a strategy to consolidate services and...
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Barking Riverside Expansion Plans Approved, Adding Up to 13,046 New Homes Barking Riverside is set to see a significant expansion, with plans approved for up to 13,046 new homes and substantial non-residential development. The new outline planning...
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Beam Park Station amendment to be reviewed Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee has approved a non-material amendment to a previous planning consent at Beam Park, which will allow for housing delivery to be...
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Ealing Council approves £8.4m fire door replacement programme Ealing Council's Cabinet has approved an £8.4 million programme to replace fire doors across its housing stock, a decision made at a meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The...
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Barnet Homes Earns Top Rating from Housing Regulator for Tenant Treatment and Property Management Barnet Homes has achieved the highest possible rating of 'C1' from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), a significant endorsement of its performance and commitment to tenants....
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48 Station Road to be Vacated by Year End Haringey Council has approved the relocation of its Young Adult Services team from 48 Station Road, with the building set to be vacated by the end of 2026. The move is part of a...
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Enfield Council Housing Service Plan 2026/2027 approved Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027, a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing homes and services for tenants. The plan...
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Homelessness risk and temporary accommodation costs debated Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee has debated significant concerns regarding the risk of homelessness and the escalating costs associated with temporary accommodation.
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Renters' Rights Act impact on Merton housing debated, potential reduction in rental properties feared Merton Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has discussed the anticipated impact of the Renters' Rights Act on the borough's housing situation, with particular concern over...
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Merton Council faces £7m temporary accommodation overspend Merton Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, projecting an overspend of nearly £7 million on temporary accommodation for the 2024/25 financial year. This...
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Enfield Council adopts new strategy for supported accommodation Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved a new strategy aimed at improving the quality and availability of supported accommodation for vulnerable single homeless individuals. The...
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Enfield Council revises complaints policy Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved an updated Corporate Complaints Policy, which will shorten the investigation timeframe for Stage 2 complaints from 30 to 20 working days....