Housing
Stories, page 43
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Lewisham to invest £600m in new council homes over five years Lewisham Council has committed to investing £600 million in building new council homes over the next five years as part of its ambitious housing strategy, aiming to deliver...
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Islington Council's Financial Resilience Praised Amidst Economic Challenges Islington Council's financial resilience has been praised by its Overview and Scrutiny Committee, with a balanced budget for 2026/27 set to be achieved without drawing on...
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Southwark Council Approves 4.8% Rent Increase and 7.45% Service Charge Hike Amid Financial Pressures Southwark Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for the upcoming financial year will see rents increase by 4.8%, with service charges rising by an average of 7.45%....
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Southwark Council to increase council tax by 3% amid budget pressures Southwark Council is set to increase council tax by 3% for the upcoming financial year, a decision made by the Cabinet during their meeting on February 2, 2026. This rise, which...
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Council's green building standards exceed regulations Hammersmith and Fulham Council is implementing building standards that surpass current regulatory requirements as part of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions...
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Erith Family Hub Shows Early Success Amidst Challenges in Engagement and Outcome Measurement The Erith Family Hub has shown early promise in its first six months, supporting over 180 families and delivering more than 80 group sessions. However, the hub faces significant...
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Brent Cross Regeneration Reaches Key Milestones, New Housing and Student Accommodation Delivered Barnet Council's Cabinet has been presented with an update on the regeneration of Brent Cross, highlighting significant progress in delivering new homes and community...
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Lewisham Council Proposes £602m Housing Investment Over Four Years Lewisham Council is proposing a significant housing investment totalling £602.1 million over the next four years, with £148.7 million earmarked for the upcoming financial year...
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Richmond Council Committee Recommends Housing Priority for Care-Experienced Youth Richmond upon Thames Council's Education and Children's Services Committee has recommended that care-experienced young people be granted priority in the borough's housing...
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Havering Council Approves 4.8% Rent Increase and Rent-Free Weeks for Tenants Havering Council has approved a 4.8% rent increase for tenants of general needs council properties, supported housing, and temporary accommodation. The decision was made during...
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Havering Council Approves Regeneration Plans for Havering Wates, Rainham, and Beam Park Havering Council's Cabinet has approved ambitious regeneration plans for Havering Wates, Rainham, and Beam Park, paving the way for significant development and investment across...
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council Approves 25% Council Tax Discount for Veterans Hammersmith and Fulham Council has approved a new 25% Council Tax discount for veterans, set to be introduced from April 2026. The decision was made during a Full Council...
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council Proposes Nearly 3% Council Tax Increase for 2026/27 Budget Hammersmith and Fulham Council is proposing to increase Council Tax by nearly 3% for residents as part of its budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The increase, which includes...
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H&F Council to maintain 100% Council Tax Support for vulnerable residents Hammersmith and Fulham Council has confirmed that its Council Tax Support scheme will continue to offer 100% support to vulnerable residents for the 2026/27 financial year. This...
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Teddington Police Station site for community use? Richmond upon Thames Council is considering repurposing the former Teddington Police Station site for community use, following discussions at a recent Council meeting. The site...
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Barnet Council to investigate asylum hotel closures Barnet Council is set to investigate the closure of asylum hotels within the borough, following a motion proposed by Councillor Mark Shooter.
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Barnet Council to Implement New Renters' Rights Act in May 2026 Barnet Council is set to introduce new renters' rights in May 2026, following a motion passed at the Council meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The new rights, brought into...
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New employment schemes launched for Bexley residents Bexley residents will benefit from new employment support schemes aimed at helping economically inactive individuals find work. The initiatives, introduced by Bexley Business...
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Task Groups Report on Allotment Management, Food Security, and Fostering Barnet Council's Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on Monday, January 26, 2026, to receive updates from several task and finish groups. Discussions...
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Cally community plan gets green light Islington Council's Executive has approved the We Are Cally Plan 2025-2028, a community development strategy for the Caledonian Road area, at a meeting on Thursday, January 22,...