Housing
Stories, page 54
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Merton Council Faces Potential Qualified Audit Opinion Due to Documentation Delays Merton Council is facing the possibility of a qualified audit opinion for the financial year ending 31 March 2025, according to an interim audit results report from Ernst &...
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Tower Hamlets to Review Learning Disability Strategy Tower Hamlets Council is set to review its Learning Disability Strategy, which outlines the council's plans to improve the lives of residents with learning disabilities between...
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Islington Council Addresses Housing Complaint Delays and Performance Islington Council is taking steps to address delays in handling housing complaints, according to a recent meeting of the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee. The council's...
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Islington Council Survey: Temporary Accommodation Residents Generally Happy, Repair Delays Remain a Concern Islington Council's recent survey reveals that the majority of residents in temporary accommodation (TA) are happy with their housing, but concerns about repairs persist. The...
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Lampton Group Update Included in Treasury Report Hounslow Council's Cabinet met on 11 November 2025, to discuss several key items, including an update on the Lampton Group, which was included as part of the Treasury Management...
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Hounslow Reviews Disabled Facilities Grants Policy Hounslow Council is reviewing its Housing Assistance Policy concerning Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG), aiming to better support residents requiring home adaptations. The...
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Kensington and Chelsea Council Discusses Household Support Fund Allocation Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team convened on 12 November 2025, to discuss the allocation of the Household Support Fund (HSF) to vulnerable households facing...
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Southwark to Review Affordable Housing Requirements Southwark Council is reviewing its affordable housing requirements amid concerns about potential reductions in quotas for property developers. The review comes as the council...
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Kingston Council Endorses Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, Notes Other Reports and School Place Planning Update Kingston Council has endorsed the findings of the 2025 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, which indicates an overall sufficiency of childcare places within the borough.
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Haringey to Consult on Draft Homelessness Strategy 2026-2027 Haringey Council is set to launch a public consultation on its draft Homelessness Strategy for 2026-2027, following approval by the cabinet on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
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Haringey Consults on Reducing School Admission Numbers Haringey Council is considering reducing school admission numbers in response to declining demand for places. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 11 November...
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Haringey to Upgrade Fire Safety in Council Housing Haringey Council is set to upgrade fire safety measures in its council housing stock, following a decision made at a recent cabinet meeting. The move aims to ensure compliance...
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Haringey Council Approves Construction of Nine New Council Homes on Kings Road Car Park Site Haringey Council is set to build nine new council homes on the Kings Road Car Park site in N17, following a decision made at a recent cabinet meeting. The project aims to...
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Southall 'The Green' Development Scrapped Due to Viability Issues Ealing Council has scrapped plans for a major housing development in Southall due to viability concerns, it was revealed at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
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Council urged to support veterans Enfield Council has been urged to support veterans, following a motion from Councillor Chris Dey at a council meeting on 12 November 2025.
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Enfield Council Urged to Decommission Shires Estate Tower Blocks Due to Structural Concerns Enfield Council has been urged to decommission the Shires Estate Tower blocks, following a motion put forward at a council meeting on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
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Newham Council Debates Developer Giveaways and Affordable Housing Targets Amid Government Package Concerns Newham Council has debated the balance between developer contributions and affordable housing targets, addressing concerns over a new government package and its potential impact...
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Newham Council Pushes for Rent Control Powers from Government Newham Council is intensifying its push for rent control powers from the government, arguing that the current housing system exploits residents. The council is seeking powers...
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Newham Delivers 1,662 'Low Cost' Homes Since 2021 Newham Council has delivered 1,662 'low cost' homes since 2021, according to a report presented at the Council meeting on Monday 10 November 2025. This figure includes all homes...
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H&F to Procure New Borough-Wide Housing Repairs Service Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to procure a new borough-wide housing repairs service, aiming to improve residents' customer journey and offer long-term stability to the...