Housing
Stories, page 41
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Haringey Council Allocates £3.6 Million for Hostel Refurbishments in Muswell Hill Haringey Council has approved a significant investment of £3.6 million towards the refurbishment of four hostels in Muswell Hill, a decision made by Councillor Sarah Williams,...
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Retrospective HMO Application Approved at 48 Babington Road Barnet Council's Planning Committee has approved a retrospective application to convert a single-family home at 48 Babington Road into a five-bedroom House in Multiple...
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Lewisham Housing Committee to Grill L&Q CEO Over Repair Service Preparedness Lewisham's Housing Select Committee has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the preparedness of housing association L&Q, with a recommendation made for the Chair of the...
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Lewisham Council Housing Committee Plans Renters' Rights Act Briefing Lewisham Council's Housing Select Committee is preparing for the upcoming Renters' Rights Act, with a briefing scheduled before its implementation on May 1, 2026. The committee...
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Lewisham Council Approves New Housing ICT Systems for Repairs and Refugee Services Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet has approved new information and communications technology (ICT) systems for the borough's housing services, aiming to enhance service...
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Haringey Council approves rent and service charge hikes Haringey Council has approved rent and service charge increases for the upcoming financial year, a decision aimed at ensuring the long-term financial health of its Housing...
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Havering Council approves Waterloo Estate regeneration plans Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved regeneration plans for the Waterloo Estate in Romford, paving the way for the development of two new residential...
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council Considers Joint Venture for Temporary Staffing Hammersmith and Fulham Council is exploring a new staffing venture aimed at improving efficiency in the provision of temporary and interim staff. The council's Full Council...
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Southwark Council Approves 4.99% Council Tax Hike Amidst Budget Deficit Southwark Council has approved a 4.99% increase in council tax for the upcoming financial year, a decision made during a Council Assembly meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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Rent increases planned for council tenants Enfield Council is planning to increase rents for its council tenants by 4.8% in the 2026/27 financial year. The decision, made by the council's Cabinet, aligns with government...
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Croydon Council plans £874m capital investment Croydon Council has unveiled plans for an £874 million capital investment over the next six years, as detailed in its General Fund Capital Programme for 2025-31. The ambitious...
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Enfield Council unveils 10-year housing plan Enfield Council has unveiled a comprehensive 10-year plan aimed at delivering thousands of new affordable homes and transforming neighbourhoods across the borough.
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Council praised as 'innovative and creative' in peer review Barking and Dagenham Council has been lauded as an innovative and creative council that is punching above its weight following a comprehensive peer review by the Local...
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Lambeth Council Proposes 4.99% Council Tax Increase Amid Financial Pressures Lambeth Council is set to increase Council Tax by 4.99% for the upcoming financial year, with a 2.99% rise in general Council Tax and a further 2.00% increase for the Adult...
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Regina Road Estate Redevelopment Advances as Key Part of Housing Investment Plan Croydon Council's plans to redevelop the Regina Road estate have moved a step closer to reality, with the project forming a significant part of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA)...
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Croydon Council Approves £572m Six-Year Investment Plan for Housing Stock Improvements Croydon Council has approved a £572 million investment plan for its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) over the next six years, aiming to improve the condition, safety, and...
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Haringey Council to increase supported accommodation charges Haringey Council is set to implement new charges for supported accommodation, aiming to formalise charging policies and update fees for General Fund properties.
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Redbridge Council Launches Review of Mental Health Service Integration Redbridge Council's Health and Care Policy Development Committee has initiated a review into the integration of mental health services across the borough. The committee met on...
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Bexley Council Launches New Economic Growth Strategy with Focus on Inclusive and Sustainable Development Bexley Council has officially launched its new Economic Growth Strategy, aiming to foster inclusive and sustainable development across the borough. The strategy, adopted by the...
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Harrow Cabinet Approves £751m 10-Year Plan for New Affordable Homes Harrow Council's Cabinet has approved a £751 million, 10-year plan to deliver new affordable homes across the borough, aiming to build approximately 1,100 new council homes by...