Housing
Stories, page 49
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VAT Shortfall Threatens Metro Bin Installation at Dunboyne Estate A VAT shortfall of £3250.28 is threatening the installation of Metro Bins at Dunboyne Estate, according to reports from the Gospel Oak District Management Committee (DMC). The...
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Waltham Forest Reviews Housing Asset Management Strategy, Focusing on Safety, Sustainability, and Regeneration Waltham Forest Council is undertaking a review of its Housing Asset Management Strategy, with discussions held at the Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee meeting on...
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Islington Council Updates Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan Islington Council is progressing with an updated plan to address the accommodation needs of its Gypsy and Traveller communities. The draft plan identifies a number of potential...
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Lambeth Council Enhances Counter Fraud Measures, Focuses on Tenancy Fraud and Internal Investigations Lambeth Council is actively working to combat fraud, as highlighted in the recent Corporate Committee meeting on 27 November 2025. The committee reviewed the Counter Fraud...
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Hounslow Social Housing Gets C2 Grade; Improvements Needed Hounslow Council's social housing landlord service has received a C2 grade following a recent inspection, indicating that improvements are needed. Despite being the second...
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Wandsworth Faces £700M Funding Gap for Temporary Housing Wandsworth Borough Council is grappling with a projected £700 million funding shortfall for temporary housing in the 2025-26 financial year, according to a report presented at...
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Hillingdon Council Addresses Declining Street Cleanliness, Considers HMO Regulations, and Reviews Annual Performance Hillingdon Council is considering a borough-wide initiative to address declining street cleanliness, as raised in a motion by Councillor Elizabeth Garelick at a recent council...
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Kingston Council Faces £3.42m Overspend, Schools Budget in Crisis; Council Approves Measures to Address Financial Issues Kingston upon Thames is facing significant financial headwinds, with a projected £3.42m overspend for the 2025/26 financial year. This overspend is against a budget of £192.48m....
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Hillingdon Council Considers Borough-Wide Restrictions on Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Amid Rising Concerns Hillingdon Council is considering a borough-wide Article 4 Direction to manage the growth and impact of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), following concerns about the effect...
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Harrow Council Buys 140 Homes Under Urgency Procedure Harrow Council has purchased 140 newly built homes using an urgency procedure, it was revealed at a council meeting on 27 November 2025. The homes will be added to the Housing...
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Hillingdon Council Considers Borough-Wide HMO Restrictions Amid Resident Disappointment Over Urgent Care Closure Hillingdon Council is considering a borough-wide Article 4 Direction to manage the growth and impact of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), a move that has sparked...
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Kingston Council Forms Company to Tackle Housing Crisis by Purchasing 150 Homes Kingston Council is set to establish a wholly-owned company, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to address the growing housing crisis and reduce reliance on expensive temporary...
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Harrow Council to Debate Legally Settled Migrant Deportation Harrow Council is set to debate a motion condemning the deportation of legally settled migrants at its meeting on 27 November 2025.
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Camden Council Updates Complaints Policy to Align with Ombudsman Camden Council is updating its complaints policy to ensure it aligns with the amended Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code.
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Haringey Extends Mobile Workforce Contract for £202K Haringey Council is set to extend its contract with Total Mobile Limited for mobile workforce management technology for an additional 11 months at a cost of £202,028. The...
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Camden Council to Remove 1% Payment Option from My Reward Scheme Camden Council is streamlining its My Reward Scheme by removing the 1% payment option and moving to a single 2% reward for staff. The decision, which aims to ensure Camden's pay...
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Whistleblowing Referrals Under Review by Croydon Council Croydon Council's Audit & Governance Committee is reviewing the authority's whistleblowing procedures, following a quarterly update presented at their meeting on 27 November...
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Leaseholders to Pay £850K for Haringey Housing Repairs Haringey Council leaseholders are set to pay £850,000 towards structural repairs at three residential blocks: Chettle Court, Cordell House, and Edgecot Grove. The average cost...
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Bexley Council Faces £2.37M Overspend, Adult Social Care Hit Hardest Bexley Council is facing a £2.37 million overspend, primarily driven by challenges in Adult Social Care, according to the latest budget monitoring report. The Public Cabinet...
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Hackney Council to Debate Rent Controls Amid Housing Crisis Hackney Council is set to debate a Labour motion calling for rent controls in the borough, as the housing crisis continues to impact residents.