Housing
Stories, page 58
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Kensington and Chelsea Council Considers Using Pension Fund to Acquire Temporary Housing Kensington and Chelsea Council is exploring the possibility of using its pension fund to acquire temporary housing in an effort to address the growing pressure on temporary...
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K&C Aims to Become a Borough of Sanctuary Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, joining other London boroughs in creating a welcoming environment for refugees, asylum seekers and...
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Lewisham Task Force Recommends Affordable Housing Partnership KPIs to Boost Delivery Lewisham Council's Delivering Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group has recommended embedding key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance measures into its Strategic...
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DHP Review Panel to Discuss Refused Housing Payments in Private Westminster Council's Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel convened on 14 October 2025 to discuss the review of refused Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs)....
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Westminster Considers Loan for Temporary Accommodation Westminster City Council is considering a new impact investment opportunity that would see the Pension Fund provide a loan for the purchase of temporary accommodation properties.
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Haringey Council invests £1.7M to refurbish empty homes and increase social housing availability Haringey Council is set to invest £1.7 million in bringing empty homes back into use, addressing structural deficiencies and increasing the availability of social housing in the...
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Enfield Council Housing Company Saves £16.1M Through Property Purchases Enfield Council's housing company, Housing Gateway Limited (HGL), has saved the council £16.1 million in 2024/25. The savings were achieved through the purchase of 672 homes,...
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Enfield Significantly Reduces Families Housed in B&Bs Enfield has made significant progress in its efforts to reduce the number of families placed in temporary accommodation, particularly in bed and breakfast (B&B) establishments....
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Hounslow to Expand Extra Care Housing for Vulnerable Residents Hounslow Council is set to expand its extra care housing provision for vulnerable residents, aiming to provide up to 200 new units over the next decade. The decision, agreed...
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Bellegrove Housing Development Approved: 69 New Homes for Bromley Bromley Council has approved the Bellegrove Housing Development, a £29 million project funded by GLA grant and external borrowing, paving the way for 69 new homes in the borough.
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Council Considers Cuts to Council Tax Support for Working Residents Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering potential cuts to its Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) for working residents, a move that could affect thousands of households....
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Ealing Council Approves Affordable Workspace Delivery Plan Ealing Council is set to boost its affordable workspace offerings with the approval of a new Affordable Workspace Delivery Plan. The plan, approved at the Cabinet meeting on...
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Ealing Upgrades Housing Infrastructure with New Contracts Ealing Council is set to upgrade its housing infrastructure, focusing on buildings constructed in the 1960s, following the approval of new contracts at a Cabinet meeting on...
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Ealing Extends Rough Sleeping Services with St Mungo's Ealing Council is extending its rough sleeping services through an interim contract with St Mungo's, ensuring continuity of support for vulnerable individuals in the borough....
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Ealing Secures Temporary Housing in Acton Ealing Council has secured a 10-year lease for temporary accommodation at 61-63 Churchfield Road, Acton, London, W3 6AY, aimed at providing housing for homeless households. The...
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Southwark Invests £250M in Fire Safety and Housing Improvements Following Grenfell Scrutiny Southwark Council is set to invest £250 million in fire safety and housing improvements over the next three years, aiming to bring all council homes up to modern safety and...
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Bromley's Local Plan: What are the Key Changes? Bromley's Local Plan, which sets out the council’s planning policies and identifies how land is used and developed in the borough, was on the agenda at the Bromley Economic...
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Bromley's Connect to Work Scheme Update: Supporting Residents in Finding Employment Bromley Council is continuing its efforts to support residents in finding employment through the Connect to Work scheme. The initiative was discussed at the Bromley Economic...
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Sutton Housing Partnership Increases Budget to Combat Damp and Mould, Improves Customer Service Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) is significantly increasing its investment in tackling damp and mould issues, with the Housing, Economy & Business Committee approving an annual...
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Southwark Approves Land Disposal for New Care Home Southwark Council has approved the disposal of land for a new care home on Asylum Road, in a move aimed at addressing the increasing need for nursing care within the borough.