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  1. Social Housing Landlords' Repair Times Vary Widely in Croydon Repair times for social housing managed by registered social landlords (RSLs) in Croydon vary significantly, according to a report presented to the Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee... Croydon 9 November 2025
  2. Croydon Faces Rising Nightly Accommodation Costs Amid Homelessness Crisis and Financial Strain Croydon's nightly paid accommodation costs have risen, according to a recent financial performance report, placing additional strain on the council's Housing Revenue Account... Croydon 9 November 2025
  3. Rent Arrears Top Cause of Social Housing Evictions in Croydon Rent arrears are the leading cause of social housing evictions in Croydon, according to a recent review by the Croydon Council Scrutiny Homes Sub-Committee. The committee met on... Croydon 9 November 2025
  4. Havering Scrutinizes HMO Landscape: Licensed vs. Unlicensed Havering Council is intensifying its scrutiny of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, with a particular focus on the distinctions between licensed and... Havering 8 November 2025
  5. Bromley Pension Scheme to Address Gender Pension Gap Bromley Council is taking steps to address the gender pension gap within its pension scheme, aiming to improve retirement outcomes for women. The move comes in response to... Bromley 8 November 2025
  6. Hounslow Council Prepares for Awaab's Law on Housing Repairs Hounslow Council is actively preparing for the enactment of Awaab's Law on 27 October 2025, which will bring in stricter timeframes for social landlords to respond to reports of... Hounslow 8 November 2025
  7. Tower Hamlets Council Aims for 40% Affordable Housing in New Plan Tower Hamlets Council is proposing to increase the requirement for affordable housing in new developments from 35% to 40% as part of its emerging local plan. The plan is... Tower Hamlets 7 November 2025
  8. Tower Hamlets Council Launches New Damp and Mould Policy Tower Hamlets Council has launched a new Damp and Mould Policy, designed to align with Awaab's Law and the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023. The policy aims to improve the... Tower Hamlets 7 November 2025
  9. Tower Hamlets Council Creates Housing Management Data Strategy Tower Hamlets Council is implementing a new Housing Management Data Strategy to improve data quality, governance, and analytics across its housing services. The strategy aims to... Tower Hamlets 7 November 2025
  10. Tower Hamlets Council Updates Housing Adaptations Policy Tower Hamlets Council has approved an updated Enlargements and Adaptations Policy, overhauling the previous framework from 1998 to meet modern standards for safety,... Tower Hamlets 7 November 2025
  11. Tenant Satisfaction Improves in Hammersmith & Fulham, Repairs and Communication Key to Gains Tenant satisfaction in Hammersmith & Fulham has seen broad improvement across most perception measures, according to a report presented at the Housing and Homelessness Policy... Hammersmith and Fulham 7 November 2025
  12. Wandsworth Council Grants £193K to Community Organizations to Address Cost of Living Crisis Wandsworth Council has allocated £193,710 to 14 community organisations to help them cope with the rising cost of living. The grants, approved by the Grants Sub-Committee on 6... Wandsworth 7 November 2025
  13. Haringey Extends Gas Maintenance Contracts to Avoid Disruption Haringey Council has extended gas maintenance contracts with Purdy Contracts Limited and Sureserve Compliance South Ltd to ensure continuous service for residents. These... Haringey 7 November 2025
  14. New Domestic Abuse Policy Approved for Housing Officers Wandsworth Council is strengthening its commitment to combating domestic abuse with a new policy focused on equipping housing officers with the skills to identify and address... Wandsworth 5 November 2025
  15. Sutton Council to Notify Residents of HMO Applications Sutton Council is set to enhance transparency in its planning processes by notifying residents of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) applications. The decision came after a... Sutton 5 November 2025
  16. Hardship Fund Created for Tower Hamlets Tenants Facing Rent Hikes Tower Hamlets Council has established a hardship fund to support tenants facing rent increases in temporary accommodation. The decision, made at the Mayor's Executive Decision... Tower Hamlets 4 November 2025
  17. Tower Hamlets to Increase Rent for Some in Temporary Housing Tower Hamlets Council is set to increase rents for some residents living in temporary housing, a move aimed at maximising Housing Benefit subsidy income and addressing a... Tower Hamlets 4 November 2025
  18. Council Asked About Plans for Abbey Wood Improvements Greenwich Council is addressing concerns raised by Abbey Wood residents regarding a perceived lack of investment in the area, with a new Urban Regeneration Framework set to be... Greenwich 2 November 2025
  19. Greenwich Council Considers Changes to HMO Licensing Process and Policy Greenwich Council is considering changes to its licensing process for Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) after a council meeting on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, prompted by a... Greenwich 2 November 2025
  20. Greenwich Council Debates Zero-Tolerance Approach to Anti-Social Tenants, Defers Amended Motion Greenwich Council has debated a motion to take a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social tenants, including eviction for those who disrupt their communities. Greenwich 2 November 2025