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  1. New primary school and 584 homes planned for Romford Homebase site Plans for a new primary school and 584 homes on the former Romford Homebase site have been presented to Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee. The redevelopment... Havering 25 January 2026
  2. Romford's former Debenhams site to become homes and hotel A significant redevelopment project is set to transform Romford's former Debenhams site into a mixed-use development featuring new homes and a hotel. The plans, discussed at a... Havering 25 January 2026
  3. Haringey Council Approves Updated Damp and Mould Policy for Tenants Haringey Council has approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy for its tenants, aiming to provide a clear and transparent framework for addressing these issues in council-owned... Haringey 24 January 2026
  4. Haringey Council Acquires 12 New Homes at 67 Lawrence Road Haringey Council has acquired 12 new homes as part of its commitment to increasing the availability of affordable housing in the borough. Haringey 24 January 2026
  5. Hounslow Council Approves Sale of Garage Sites for Social Housing Development Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved the sale of six council garage sites and the site at Clements Court for the development of new social rented homes. The decision, made... Hounslow 24 January 2026
  6. Haringey Council Approves New Garage Allocation Policy to Improve Management and Usage Haringey Council has officially adopted a new Garage Allocations Policy, aiming to modernise and enhance the management of its housing services. The decision was made at a... Haringey 24 January 2026
  7. Haringey Council Implements New Policy to Keep Communal Areas Clear Haringey Council has introduced a new policy aimed at keeping communal areas clear of obstructions, enhancing safety for residents and ensuring compliance with housing standards. Haringey 24 January 2026
  8. Tower Hamlets Council Considers Growing Spaces Petition Tower Hamlets Council's full council meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, addressed a range of resident concerns, including a petition for increased community growing spaces. Tower Hamlets 23 January 2026
  9. Bromley Council Faces £22m Funding Gap Due to Government Cuts and Rising Costs Bromley Council is facing a significant funding shortfall, with projections indicating a £22 million annual reduction in funding by 2028/29. This stark figure was revealed in a... Bromley 23 January 2026
  10. Bromley Council Considers Lowering Empty Homes Premium Threshold to One Year Bromley Council is considering expanding its empty homes premium to properties that have been vacant for just one year, a move that could generate additional income and help... Bromley 23 January 2026
  11. Havering Council to schedule meetings outside school holidays to boost participation Havering Council has agreed to schedule future Full Council Meetings outside of the borough's published school holiday dates in an effort to boost participation. The decision... Havering 22 January 2026
  12. Council praised in LGA peer challenge Barking and Dagenham Council has been praised in a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge, which described the authority as an innovative and creative... Barking and Dagenham 22 January 2026
  13. Havering Council revises Mercury Land Holdings business plan to focus on affordable housing Havering Council engaged in a lengthy and at times contentious debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, ultimately leading to the adjournment of most other... Havering 22 January 2026
  14. Whiteheath Infant School to admit two-year-olds Whiteheath Infant and Nursery School in Hillingdon is set to expand its admissions to include two-year-olds, with the change proposed to be implemented no later than September... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
  15. Hillingdon Council grapples with rising demand for temporary accommodation Hillingdon Council is grappling with significant pressure on its homelessness services, driven by a high demand for temporary accommodation and a growing strain on its budget.... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
  16. Hillingdon Council Approves Revised Local Development Scheme Timetable Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has endorsed a revised timetable for its Local Development Scheme (LDS), which will guide the borough's development over the next 15 years. The... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
  17. 18-storey tower approved for Hoe Street Waltham Forest Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for an 18-storey mixed-use tower on Hoe Street, Walthamstow, which will deliver 66 new Build to Rent (BtR)... Waltham Forest 18 January 2026
  18. Harrow Council Intensifies Fight Against Illegal HMOs with Focus on Headstone Harrow Council is intensifying its efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, with a particular focus on areas like... Harrow 18 January 2026
  19. Harrow Council targets £9m savings amid rising costs and service demand Harrow Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, aiming to achieve £9 million in savings over the next three years amidst escalating costs and increasing... Harrow 18 January 2026
  20. Harrow's ambitious housing targets challenged by market viability and site limitations Harrow Council's ambitious housing targets are facing significant headwinds, with development pace described as stagnant this year, according to discussions at the Overview and... Harrow 18 January 2026