Housing

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1. Report Highlights Disproportionate Impact of Homelessness on Global Majority Communities in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Homelessness in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea disproportionately affects Global Majority communities, according to the Ambition 4 Review: We Have a Good Quality Home... Westminster 29 September 2025
2. Homelessness Surges 35% in Kensington and Chelsea The number of households in temporary accommodation in Kensington and Chelsea has risen sharply, mirroring a national trend, according to a report discussed at the Joint Health... Kensington and Chelsea 29 September 2025
3. Richmond Faces £2.8M Overspend, Driven by Rising Homelessness Costs; Council Launches Transformation Programme and Addresses Funding Review Richmond upon Thames faces a projected £2.8 million overspend, with rising homelessness costs identified as a primary driver. The council is taking action to address the... Richmond upon Thames 29 September 2025
4. Richmond Council Approves Demolition of Former Clarendon School for Potential Affordable Housing Richmond Council has approved plans to demolish the former Clarendon School site on Hanworth Road in Hampton, paving the way for potential affordable housing development. The... Richmond upon Thames 29 September 2025
5. Springfield Hospital Affordable Housing Plan Faces Setback as Council Refuses Reduction Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has refused a proposal to reduce the amount of affordable housing in the Springfield Hospital redevelopment project. Wandsworth 29 September 2025
6. Camden Considers Cross-Party Panel for Serious Complaints Recompense Camden Council is considering a motion to remove standard tariff sections from its Camden Remedies Policy and Procedure Complaints for serious cases, proposing a cross-party... Camden 29 September 2025
7. Hillingdon Children's Services Faces £3.9M Overspend Due to Rising Care Costs and Accommodation Issues Hillingdon's Children's Services are facing a significant overspend, with the latest figures projecting a £3.9 million deficit, according to a recent Budget & Spending Report.... Hillingdon 29 September 2025
8. Tower Hamlets to Review Asbestos, Fire, Gas Safety Policies, Complaints Compensation, and Income Collection Policies Tower Hamlets Council is set to review its health and safety compliance policies, covering asbestos, fire, and gas safety, for the Housing Management Service. Tower Hamlets 28 September 2025
   
9. Tower Hamlets Council to Consider New Housing Complaints Compensation Policy Tower Hamlets Council is considering a new Complaints Compensation Policy for the Housing Management Service. Tower Hamlets 28 September 2025
10. Tower Hamlets Council to Review Income Collection Policy and Discuss Housing Management Issues Tower Hamlets Council is set to review a new Income Collection Policy for its Housing Management Service, according to the agenda for the Housing Management (Cabinet)... Tower Hamlets 28 September 2025
    
11. Tower Hamlets 'Safe Homes' Programme Update Tower Hamlets' 'Safe Homes, Great Services' Programme is underway, with a highlight report presented at the Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee meeting on 24 September... Tower Hamlets 28 September 2025
    
12. Tower Hamlets Housing Performance Report Due Tower Hamlets Council's Housing Management Sub-Committee is set to review a comprehensive performance report on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, covering key areas from health and... Tower Hamlets 28 September 2025
    
13. Waltham Forest Tackles Homelessness with Housing Sustainment Team Waltham Forest Council is intensifying its efforts to combat homelessness through its Housing Sustainment Team, which supports families in the private rented sector who are at... Waltham Forest 28 September 2025
14. Haringey Council Addresses Damp and Mould Issues, Prepares for Awaab's Law Haringey Council is taking proactive steps to address damp and mould issues in its housing stock, including preparing for the implementation of Awaab's Law, set to take effect... Haringey 27 September 2025
15. Vauxhall Square Redevelopment Could Reach 68 Storeys Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has reviewed a pre-application for the Vauxhall Square redevelopment, a project that could include buildings reaching up to 68... Lambeth 27 September 2025
16. Surbiton to Get New Children's Home in 2026 to Address Placement Shortages Kingston Council's People Committee has approved plans for a new children's residential home in Surbiton, set to open in 2026. The home will provide residential care for up to... Kingston upon Thames 27 September 2025
17. Kingston Children in Care: Placement Stability Concerns Raised Kingston Council is facing challenges in ensuring long-term placement stability for children in care, according to the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2024-2025, which was... Kingston upon Thames 27 September 2025
18. Camden Council Restructures Home Ownership Team, Focuses on Leaseholder Services Camden Council has restructured its Home Ownership Team, according to a report presented at the Leaseholders' Forum meeting on 23 September 2025. The council aims to improve... Camden 27 September 2025
19. Camden's Right to Buy Scheme Remains Suspended; Leaseholder Services Team Addresses Backlog and Service Charge Accuracy Camden's Right to Buy scheme remains suspended, according to a report presented at the Leaseholders' Forum meeting on 23 September 2025. While the meeting information confirms... Camden 27 September 2025
20. Camden Leaseholders Face Backlog in Lease Extension Applications Camden leaseholders are experiencing delays in the processing of their lease extension applications, according to the Leaseholder Services CLF report 23 Sept 2025 presented at... Camden 27 September 2025