Housing
Stories, page 55
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H&F to Create Housing Company, Aiming for 30 Homes in First Year Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to establish a wholly-owned housing company, with the aim of delivering 30 new homes in its first year of operation. The decision was made...
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H&F Extends Mears Repairs Contract for South Area Housing Hammersmith and Fulham Council has extended its Repairs and Maintenance South Area Contract with Mears Ltd for an additional two years, ensuring continued service for residents...
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Hounslow Council to Investigate Unclear Land Ownership Records Hounslow Council is set to investigate unclear land ownership records across the borough, following concerns raised at a Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting. The...
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Brent Council Prepares for Renters Reform Bill Brent Council is preparing for the implementation of the Renters Reform Bill, expected between April and June 2026, with the aim of improving living standards for renters across...
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Brent Council Debates Finances: Liberal Democrats Criticize Labour's Short-Term Funding Approach Brent Council convened on Monday, 10 November 2025, for a council meeting featuring a debate on the borough's finances, with the opposition criticising the Labour government's...
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Wood Green Could Get 22-Story Building with Social Rent Dwellings as Part of Mallard Place Redevelopment A 22-storey building with 150 social rent dwellings could be coming to Wood Green, as part of a redevelopment proposal for Mallard Place, Coburg Road.
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Sutton's Net Zero Progress Highlighted at Local Committee Meeting Sutton is making strides towards its net zero goals, according to a presentation on Climate Scorecards at the Sutton Local Committee meeting on 6 November 2025. The presentation...
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Sutton Residents Voice Concerns on Housing, Climate at Local Committee Meeting Sutton residents voiced their concerns and posed questions to the Sutton Local Committee at their meeting on 6 November 2025, covering topics ranging from highway parking to...
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Sutton Housing Partnership Update Focuses on Housing Service Activity and Investment Sutton's housing scene is set for continued improvements, as highlighted in the latest Sutton Housing Partnership update presented at the Sutton Local Committee meeting on 6...
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Newham Council Audit Committee Reviews Treasury Management, Best Value Response, and Other Key Updates Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee convened on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to review the Treasury Management mid-year report for 2025/26 and other crucial updates,...
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Greenwich Council Enhances High-Rise Safety Resident Engagement Greenwich Council is reinforcing its commitment to resident safety in high-rise buildings. The Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel convened on Wednesday, 5 November 2025,...
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Greenwich Council Reviews Rethinking Tenancy Programme Greenwich Council is reviewing its Rethinking Tenancy programme, with the Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel meeting on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to discuss the...
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Newham Council Reviews Counter Fraud Measures, Including Housing Tenancy Fraud Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee convened on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to review the council's counter fraud measures, among other key governance and financial...
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Newham Council Audit Committee Discusses Risk Management, Counter Fraud, HR, Treasury Management, and Complaints Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee convened on Wednesday to discuss risk management and a range of other crucial reports, including updates on best value, internal...
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Westminster Pension Fund Considers Investing in Temporary Housing via Loan to LLP Westminster Council's Pension Fund Committee is considering a potential investment in temporary accommodation, aiming to generate impact and financial returns. The committee met...
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EY Withdraws from Housing Benefit Assurance Process Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee has been informed of EY's decision to withdraw from the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP). The report, detailed in the...
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Enfield Council Approves Acquisition of 219 Affordable Homes at New Avenue Estate Enfield Council has approved the acquisition of 219 affordable homes at the New Avenue Estate Phase 3, marking a significant step in providing social housing within the borough...
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Council to Discuss Contract Waivers Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee convened on Wednesday to discuss a range of financial and governance matters, including contract waivers, counter-fraud measures,...
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Hackney Council Refuses HMO Plans for Clifden and Blurton Roads Due to Substandard Living Conditions Hackney Council has refused planning permission for two Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) applications, citing concerns over substandard living conditions that would be...
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Croydon Council Faces £72M Debt Servicing Cost in 2025-26 Amidst General Fund Underspend and Housing Demand Pressures Croydon Council is facing significant financial challenges, including an estimated £72 million in debt servicing costs for the 2025-26 financial year. The council's debt burden...