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  1. Barking and Dagenham Council's Counter Fraud Team Reports Increased Caseload and Property Recoveries Barking and Dagenham Council has successfully recovered eight properties in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year due to instances of subletting and misuse. This... Barking and Dagenham 17 January 2026
  2. Barnet Council approves supported living facility Barnet Council has approved plans for a new supported living facility in Edgware, located at 25 Green Lane. Barnet 17 January 2026
  3. Lewisham Council to increase council home rents by 4.8% next year Lewisham Council is proposing a 4.8% increase in council rents for the upcoming financial year, which would raise the average weekly rent by £5.95. The current average weekly... Lewisham 17 January 2026
  4. Putney High Street building plans approved with residential unit conversion Plans to redevelop a building at 110-112 Putney High Street have been approved by Wandsworth Council's Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee. The proposal includes rear... Wandsworth 15 January 2026
  5. Tower Hamlets Council Allocates £100m for Housing Stock Improvements Tower Hamlets Council has committed £100 million over the next five years to improve its existing housing stock, as part of a wider capital investment programme. This... Tower Hamlets 10 January 2026
  6. Islington Council Nears Implementation of Awaab's Law for Social Housing Safety Islington Council is nearing the implementation of Awaab's Law, a significant piece of legislation aimed at improving housing safety and standards for social housing tenants.... Islington 10 January 2026
  7. Islington Council tenants to gain more control over heating systems Islington Council is set to give tenants more control over their heating systems as part of ongoing efforts to improve housing conditions and resident comfort. The long-term... Islington 10 January 2026
  8. Haringey Council Corrects Contractor Name Errors for £18m Housing Works Haringey Council has corrected errors in the names of contractors appointed for major housing works valued at over £18 million. The amendments, approved by Councillor Sarah... Haringey 10 January 2026
  9. Tower Hamlets Cabinet Approves 2026-27 Budget Amidst Financial Pressures Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved the budget for the 2026-27 financial year, alongside the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The decision was made... Tower Hamlets 10 January 2026
  10. Haringey Council awards £1.8m asbestos surveying contract Haringey Council has awarded a contract worth £1.8 million for asbestos surveying services across its properties, a move designed to ensure resident safety and regulatory... Haringey 10 January 2026
  11. Newham Considers Selling Debden House to Balance Budget Newham Council is considering the sale of Debden House, a Grade II listed building currently used as a campsite and events venue, as part of its efforts to balance the budget... Newham 2 January 2026
  12. Newham Council Proposes 9.99% Council Tax Hike and Seeks Government Support Amid Financial Crisis Newham Council is considering a council tax increase of 9.99% for the 2025-26 financial year, citing severe financial challenges. The proposal, part of the draft budget approved... Newham 2 January 2026
  13. Islington Rents Soar, Evictions Rise Due to Housing Benefit Freeze Islington faces a concerning rise in rents and evictions, exacerbated by a freeze in housing benefits, according to a recent meeting of the Homes and Communities Scrutiny... Islington 30 December 2025
  14. Islington Faces £93k in Housing Ombudsman Fines, Primarily for Repair-Related Issues Islington Council is facing £93,000 in fines from the Housing Ombudsman due to maladministration, according to a recent Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee meeting. A... Islington 30 December 2025
  15. Newham to Tackle Economic Inactivity with £882K Grant Newham Council is set to receive £882,280 in grant funding to tackle economic inactivity in the borough. The funding, part of the government's Economically Inactive Trailblazer... Newham 26 December 2025
  16. Harrow Council to Review Fees and Charges for 2026-27 Harrow Council is set to review its fees and charges for the 2026-27 financial year. Harrow 22 December 2025
  17. Harrow Council Approves Major Capital Project Investments, Including Affordable Housing and School Programs Harrow Council is set to make significant investments in capital projects over the next three years, with a focus on housing and infrastructure projects, as well as school... Harrow 22 December 2025
  18. Harrow Council to Discuss Private Sector Housing Licensing, HMO Conditions, and Waste Scheme Harrow Council is set to discuss private sector housing licensing at a Cabinet meeting on 18 December 2025. The council will review selective licensing and licence conditions... Harrow 22 December 2025
  19. Harrow Council to Expand HMO Licensing Scheme Harrow Council is set to expand its licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), following a decision made at the Cabinet meeting on 18 December 2025. Harrow 22 December 2025
  20. Islington Council Committee Discusses Housing Management Scrutiny Report and Other Housing Issues Islington Council's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee convened on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to discuss a comprehensive Housing Management Scrutiny Report, alongside... Islington 22 December 2025