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  1. Southwark Approves Age-Friendly Borough Initiative Southwark is set to become an even better place to grow old, with the council's Cabinet approving the Age-Friendly Borough Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure older... Southwark 18 October 2025
  2. Kingston Council to Debate Tighter HMO Rules Kingston Council is set to debate stricter regulations on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) following concerns about their impact on the borough. Kingston upon Thames 18 October 2025
  3. Camden Seeks New Homes & Communities Executive Director Camden Council is seeking a new Executive Director for Homes and Communities to lead its landlord services and champion tenants. The Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment... Camden 18 October 2025
  4. Tower Hamlets Drafts Vision 2035: Opportunity for All? Tower Hamlets Council is drafting a Strategic Vision 2035, aiming to create a borough where opportunities are shared equally among all residents. Tower Hamlets 17 October 2025
  5. Lewisham Considers Constitution Changes: Ward Assemblies Axed Lewisham Council is considering significant changes to its constitution, including the removal of Ward Assemblies, following a Governance Committee meeting that was adjourned... Lewisham 17 October 2025
  6. Ombudsman Finds Fault in Croydon Homelessness Case Croydon Council has been found at fault by the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) for its handling of a homelessness case, causing significant distress and... Croydon 17 October 2025
  7. Croydon Council Seeks Director of Assets and Repairs to Oversee Housing and Regulatory Engagement Croydon Council is seeking a new Director of Assets and Repairs to oversee critical housing and maintenance functions, with a salary range of £129,900-135,064, reflecting the... Croydon 17 October 2025
  8. Greenwich Invests £2.5M in Culture to Boost Economy Greenwich is set to bolster its cultural scene with a £2.5 million investment, Royal Borough of Greenwich's Cabinet Member Equality, Culture and Communities, Councillor Sandra... Greenwich 16 October 2025
  9. Greenwich Aims for 4,000 Housing Stock Condition Surveys Yearly Greenwich is ramping up its efforts to assess the condition of its housing stock, aiming to conduct 4,000 surveys annually. This initiative was highlighted during a recent... Greenwich 16 October 2025
  10. Three new homes approved for Durrell Road in Hammersmith and Fulham Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee has approved the construction of three new homes on Durrell Road, Munster. The decision was made at a meeting... Hammersmith and Fulham 16 October 2025
  11. Waltham Forest Intensifies Anti-Fraud Efforts: Property Recoveries, Blue Badge Seizures, and Employee Discipline Highlighted Waltham Forest Council is intensifying its fight against fraud, with recent efforts focused on recovering misappropriated properties and cracking down on Blue Badge misuse. The... Waltham Forest 13 October 2025
  12. Islington Faces £16M Budget Gap Next Year Due to Rising Inflation and Service Demand Islington Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £16 million budget shortfall for the 2026/27 financial year. This was the key finding of a recent... Islington 13 October 2025
  13. Bromley Council to Trial New Technology in Adult Social Care to Improve Service Delivery Bromley Council is trialling new technology in its Adult Social Care Service, including Intelligent Lilli and Magic Notes, as part of a broader effort to improve service... Bromley 13 October 2025
  14. Islington Council Overspending in Housing Revenue Account Due to Damp, Mould, and Housing Disrepair Claims Islington Council is facing budget challenges due to overspending in its Housing Revenue Account (HRA), primarily driven by the increasing costs associated with tackling damp... Islington 13 October 2025
  15. Islington First in London to Receive Platinum Accreditation for Domestic Abuse Housing Support Islington has become the first council in London to achieve Platinum accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA). This accomplishment, highlighting the... Islington 13 October 2025
  16. Haringey workforce: Agency staff down, pay bill reduced Haringey Council has successfully reduced its reliance on agency staff through a strategic drive to enhance workforce stability and improve cost efficiency, leading to a... Haringey 13 October 2025
  17. Eltham Crematorium Projects £106K Underspend for 2025/26 Eltham Crematorium is projected to underspend by £106,172 for the 2025/26 financial year, according to a report presented at the Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee meeting on... Greenwich 12 October 2025
  18. Greenwich Council Revises Leaseholder Repayment Policy Greenwich Council is revising its Leaseholder Repayment Policy to provide more consistent and formal terms for leaseholders facing capital major works invoices. The changes aim... Greenwich 12 October 2025
  19. Southwark Council to Consult on Consort Estate Service Charge Info Southwark Council is set to consult with residents on service charge information related to the Consort Estate, following a review of major works charges to leaseholders. The... Southwark 12 October 2025
  20. Warm spaces get £15k boost in Haringey Haringey's voluntary and community sector organisations are set to receive a £15,000 boost to provide warm spaces for residents this winter. The funding, approved by Councillor... Haringey 12 October 2025