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  1. Croydon's homelessness services improve customer experience with new appointment system and faster phone response Croydon's homelessness services are undergoing significant improvements to enhance the customer experience, following a review by the Housing Assurance Board. The board, which... Croydon 15 March 2026
  2. Croydon Council Addresses Temporary Accommodation Quality Concerns with New Landlord Scheme Croydon Council is implementing measures to address concerns over the quality of temporary accommodation and improve the experience of residents. The Housing Assurance Board met... Croydon 15 March 2026
  3. Croydon Council Implements New Strategy to Tackle Homelessness with Demand Management Focus Croydon Council is intensifying its efforts to combat homelessness with a new strategy focusing on demand management and improved customer experience. The Housing Assurance... Croydon 15 March 2026
  4. Enfield Council to distribute £7.4m crisis and resilience fund Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved the distribution of a £7.4 million annual fund aimed at providing crisis support and building resilience for residents facing financial... Enfield 15 March 2026
  5. Barnet Council Increases Foster Carer Households Amidst London-Wide Decline Barnet Council has successfully increased its number of foster carer households, bucking a London-wide trend of decline. The Fostering Task and Finish Group reported at a... Barnet 14 March 2026
  6. Barnet Council Faces Early Years Staffing Crisis Amidst Low Pay and Long Hours Barnet Council is grappling with significant challenges in recruiting and retaining staff for its early years sector, a problem exacerbated by low pay and long hours, which has... Barnet 14 March 2026
  7. Draft Older People's Housing Strategy Goes to Consultation Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a draft Older People's Housing Strategy for public consultation. The strategy, which aims to provide a coordinated approach to housing... Haringey 14 March 2026
  8. Haringey Council Approves Under-Occupation Policy Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a new Under-Occupation Policy, titled Moving to a Smaller Home, aimed at encouraging residents to move to smaller properties and thereby... Haringey 14 March 2026
  9. Haringey Council to Acquire 565 Homes in Tottenham Haringey Council has approved the acquisition of 565 homes in Tottenham, a significant step towards its commitment to deliver 3,000 new council homes by 2031. The decision, made... Haringey 14 March 2026
  10. New Digital Inclusion Policy Adopted by Haringey Council Haringey Council has officially adopted a new Digital Inclusion Policy, aiming to ensure all residents can access council services digitally by choice and preventing anyone from... Haringey 14 March 2026
  11. Haringey Council Approves Local Outcomes Framework to Inform Corporate Delivery Plan Haringey Council's Cabinet has reviewed progress on its Corporate Delivery Plan for the 2025/26 financial year, noting key advancements and approving several significant policy... Haringey 14 March 2026
  12. Haringey Council Awards Domestic East Heating Contract to Bidder A Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved the award of a heating contract to ensure the continued provision of safe and sustainable homes for council residents. Haringey 14 March 2026
  13. Haringey Council Accepts £2.1m Grant for Rough Sleeping Prevention Haringey Council has accepted a significant grant of £2,137,751 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to bolster its efforts in preventing and... Haringey 14 March 2026
  14. Haringey Council Approves Homelessness Strategy 2026-2027 Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved the Haringey Homelessness Strategy 2026-2027, a comprehensive plan developed over more than a year following a homelessness review and... Haringey 14 March 2026
  15. Rough Sleeper Numbers Surge in Barking and Dagenham, Council Aims for Zero by 2031 The number of rough sleepers in Barking and Dagenham has seen a marked increase, with a peak of 19 individuals recorded in January 2026. This figure represents a significant... Barking and Dagenham 13 March 2026
  16. Harrow Launches New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Through Early Intervention and Partnership Harrow Council has launched a new strategy aimed at preventing homelessness before it reaches crisis point, focusing on early intervention and partnership working to support... Harrow 13 March 2026
  17. Barking and Dagenham Council working towards full building safety compliance Barking and Dagenham Council is working towards full compliance with building safety regulations, a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard on Wednesday, March 11,... Barking and Dagenham 13 March 2026
  18. Barking and Dagenham Council reduces B&B stays for homeless families Barking and Dagenham Council is actively working to reduce the number of families housed in bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation, particularly those staying for extended... Barking and Dagenham 13 March 2026
  19. Haringey Council Approves £3.6 Million Contract for Hostel Refurbishments Haringey Council has approved a significant investment to tackle housing disrepair across the borough, with a new contract set to improve the condition of four council-owned... Haringey 13 March 2026
  20. Muswell Hill hostels to receive £3.6 million green technology upgrade Haringey Council has approved a significant investment of over £3.6 million to upgrade four hostels in Muswell Hill, incorporating modern green technology to improve energy... Haringey 13 March 2026