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  1. Fellowship Square Land Deal Changes Approved by Council Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet has approved changes to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement, including adjustments to land payments and housing tenure. The decision,... Waltham Forest 7 December 2025
  2. Islington Council to Charge Premium on Long-Term Empty Homes and Second Homes Islington Council is set to charge a premium on council tax for homes left empty for extended periods and second homes, aiming to incentivise owners to bring properties back... Islington 7 December 2025
  3. Islington to Maintain Council Tax Support Despite Inflation Islington Council has pledged to maintain its Council Tax Support Scheme (CTSS) for the 2026/27 financial year, despite inflationary pressures. The decision, made at a Council... Islington 7 December 2025
  4. Islington Council Approves Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27 Islington Council convened on 4 December 2025 for a Council Meeting to address several critical issues, including inclusion, local government funding, and renters' rights. The... Islington 7 December 2025
  5. Wandsworth Council Considers External Borrowing for Investment Wandsworth Council is considering external borrowing to finance future investments in the borough, according to a report discussed at the Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee... Wandsworth 7 December 2025
  6. Merton Council Launches 'Big Conversation' to Gather Resident Input on Future Priorities Merton Council is embarking on a large-scale consultation to gather feedback from residents and those working in the borough to help shape the future of council services.... Merton 7 December 2025
  7. Southwark's Good Landlord Plan Shows Progress in Housing Services Southwark is making strides in its Good Landlord Plan (GLP), designed to improve housing services across the borough. An update was presented at the Housing Scrutiny Commission... Southwark 7 December 2025
  8. Ealing Council Internal Audits Identify £701k in Savings and Recovered Losses Ealing Council's internal audits and investigations have identified £701,000 in savings and recovered losses between April and September 2025. The council is also implementing... Ealing 7 December 2025
  9. Brent Council Identifies £1.1M in Fraudulent Travel Passes Brent Council has identified £1.1 million in fraudulent travel passes, according to the Interim Counter Fraud Report 2025-26 presented at the Audit and Standards Advisory... Brent 7 December 2025
  10. Camden Leaseholders to Discuss Resident-Caused Damage Repairs and Other Leaseholder Issues Camden leaseholders are set to discuss the process for handling repairs when a resident's flat is damaged by another resident's actions. The discussion, addressing current... Camden 7 December 2025
  11. Tower Hamlets Auditor Finds 'Significant Weaknesses' in Financials and Governance; Council Responds Tower Hamlets Council is grappling with 'significant weaknesses' in its governance and financial management, according to a new report from external auditor Ernst & Young LLP... Tower Hamlets 5 December 2025
  12. Greenwich Council Faces £7.2M Overspend and £7.4M DSG Deficit; Debt Levels Defended Greenwich Council is facing financial headwinds, including a projected £7.2 million overspend and a £7.4 million deficit in its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), according to a... Greenwich 5 December 2025
  13. Wandsworth Expands Property Licensing to Improve Housing Standards Wandsworth Council is set to expand its property licensing scheme, aiming to drive up housing standards across the borough. Wandsworth 5 December 2025
  14. Wandsworth Council Approves £950k Payment in Lieu of Affordable Housing at Fallsbrook Road Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee convened on Monday to discuss a variety of development proposals, including a controversial application to vary a Section... Wandsworth 5 December 2025
  15. Wandsworth Council to Increase Rents by 2.7% and Non-Residential Charges by 2.2% Wandsworth Council is set to increase council housing rents by a maximum of 2.7% starting in April 2025, following a recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Environment. The... Wandsworth 2 December 2025
  16. H&F Council Prevents £779K in Fraud in Six Months Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Corporate Anti-Fraud Service (CAFS) has prevented an estimated £779,530 in fraud during the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, according... Hammersmith and Fulham 2 December 2025
  17. H&F Housing Responds to Awaab's Law with Damp & Mould Team, Reports High Compliance with Decent Homes Standard Hammersmith and Fulham Council is strengthening its commitment to resident safety by establishing an in-house damp and mould team within its housing department, as part of its... Hammersmith and Fulham 2 December 2025
  18. Alton Estate Land Appropriation Proposed for Housing Wandsworth Council is proposing to appropriate land near Farnborough House, Rushmere House, and Chilcombe House on the Alton Estate for housing development, sparking discussions... Wandsworth 2 December 2025
  19. Gospel Oak Tenants Could Face Extra Rent Hikes Under New Gov Plan Gospel Oak tenants could see further rent increases on their homes due to a new government plan to allow social housing rents to converge with 'formula rents'. Camden 2 December 2025
  20. Gospel Oak Tenants' Groups Encouraged to Bid for Funding; Committee to Consider VAT Shortfall for Dunboyne Estate Metro Bins Tenant and Resident Associations (TRAs) in Gospel Oak are being encouraged to submit bids for funding to support community projects and activities. The Gospel Oak District... Camden 2 December 2025