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  1. Harrow Approves Expanded Demolition at Grange Farm Due to Asbestos Concerns Harrow Council has approved the demolition of two additional blocks at Grange Farm, citing health and safety concerns related to asbestos discovered during ongoing demolition... Harrow 2 November 2025
  2. Harrow Approves Grants to Move Incentive Scheme Harrow Council has approved a new Grants to Move Incentive Scheme, allocating £300,000 from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to support the initiative. The scheme previously... Harrow 2 November 2025
  3. Wandsworth Council to Invest £6.8M in Housing Improvements Focusing on Safety and Upgrades Wandsworth Council is set to invest £6.8 million in housing improvements across the borough, focusing on building safety, electrical upgrades, and fire safety measures. The... Wandsworth 2 November 2025
  4. Wandsworth Council Increases Housing Budget to Address Damp, Mould, and Building Safety Wandsworth Council is increasing capital spending to address damp and mould concerns in its housing stock and meet new regulatory requirements. The plans were revealed at the... Wandsworth 2 November 2025
  5. Shakespeare Road Development to Add 60 Homes, Increase Height Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved amendments to a previously approved residential development on Shakespeare Road, paving the way for 60 additional... Lambeth 1 November 2025
  6. Brent Council Appoints New Director of Residents & Housing Services Brent Council has appointed a new Director of Residents & Housing Services. The appointment aims to strengthen the council's commitment to providing high-quality services to its... Brent 1 November 2025
  7. Newham Council Faces £53m Budget Shortfall and Seeks Public Input on Solutions Newham Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a potential £53 million budget shortfall projected for 2026/27. This has prompted the launch of a public... Newham 28 October 2025
  8. Hillingdon Council to Dispose of Civic Centre Land for New Care Facility Hillingdon Council is set to dispose of land at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge to facilitate a new care facility, aimed at increasing local care provision. The decision was made... Hillingdon 28 October 2025
  9. Hillingdon Council Faces £30.2M Budget Overspend Hillingdon Council is facing a significant financial challenge with a projected £30.2 million budget overspend, primarily driven by increasing demand for essential statutory... Hillingdon 28 October 2025
  10. Camden Council Prepares for Awaab's Law Implementation Camden Council is actively preparing for the implementation of Awaab's Law, which comes into effect on 27 October 2025. The law places new statutory duties on social landlords... Camden 28 October 2025
  11. Romford Shopping Centre Could Get 700 New Homes Romford's Liberty Shopping Centre could be transformed with the addition of 700 new homes, according to plans discussed at a Havering Strategic Planning Committee meeting on... Havering 28 October 2025
  12. Harrow Council to Bid for Homes to Tackle Housing Crisis Harrow Council is urgently bidding to acquire 140 newly built homes within the borough to address the growing housing crisis and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation. Harrow 28 October 2025
  13. Wandsworth Council Motion on Crime and Housing Fails Amidst Heated Debate Wandsworth Council's recent meeting saw heated debates on crime and housing, but a motion highlighting these issues ultimately failed to pass. Wandsworth 28 October 2025
  14. Enfield Council's Counter Fraud Team Saves £1.2 Million Enfield Council's Counter Fraud team has identified detected and prevented savings of £1.2 million during the period from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025, according to the... Enfield 28 October 2025
  15. New YMCA Supported Housing Planned for Romford Romford is set to gain new supported housing as YMCA Thames Gateway plans a six-storey building with 184 units at 29 Rush Green Road. The Havering Strategic Planning Committee... Havering 28 October 2025
  16. Westminster Faces Soaring Homelessness, Pays Out £66k in Compensation for Unsuitable Housing Westminster City Council is grappling with a surge in homelessness applications, leading to increased compensation payouts for unsuitable temporary accommodation. Westminster 28 October 2025
  17. Haringey Approves New Tenancy Strategy and Policy Haringey Council has approved a new Tenancy Strategy and Tenancy Management Policy, set to take effect from 4 November 2025, aiming to improve social housing standards and... Haringey 25 October 2025
  18. Ealing to Introduce Private Renters Association Ealing Council is set to launch a Private Renters Association to support the borough's 15,000 private renting families. The initiative, aiming to launch on 30 October, will... Ealing 25 October 2025
  19. Lewisham Council Streamlines Housing Policies, Improves Adaptations and Access Lewisham Council is reviewing its housing policies, with a focus on adaptations for residents and regulations for the private rental sector. The Mayor and Cabinet convened on... Lewisham 24 October 2025
  20. Lewisham to Lease 35 Flats for Temporary Accommodation Lewisham Council is set to lease 35 flats from L&Q to provide temporary accommodation for homeless households, as decided at a Mayor and Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 22 October... Lewisham 24 October 2025