Housing

Stories, page 62

1. Wandsworth Council Faces £1.6M Overspend Due to Housing and Health Pressures Wandsworth Council is facing a projected £1.6 million overspend, primarily driven by increasing demands on housing and health services. The council addressed these financial... Wandsworth 26 September 2025
2. Haringey Council Faces £34.1M Overspend, Adult Services Under Strain; Council Reviews Partnership Board and Community Services Haringey Council is facing significant financial challenges, projecting a £34.1 million overspend, particularly affecting adult services, according to reports discussed at the... Haringey 26 September 2025
   
3. Morden Regeneration: Council to Seek Development Partner Merton Council is set to embark on a major regeneration of Morden town centre, seeking a development partner to bring its vision to life. The council aims to launch the... Merton 26 September 2025
4. Lambeth Council Faces £20 Million Overspend Despite Savings Efforts Lambeth Council has reviewed its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025-26, revealing significant financial challenges stemming from rising demand for statutory... Lambeth 25 September 2025
5. Lambeth Assesses Progress on Lambeth 2030 Plan Lambeth Council is assessing its progress towards the goals outlined in the Lambeth 2030 plan, with the Cabinet reviewing performance against the Outcomes Framework at a meeting... Lambeth 25 September 2025
6. Hackney Scrutiny Commission to Review Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation Hackney Council's Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission will review the Housing Ombudsman's special investigation into the council, as part of its work programme for 2025/26. Hackney 24 September 2025
7. Redbridge Council to Develop Ilford Town Centre Masterplan Integrating Existing Regeneration Projects Redbridge Council is set to commission a comprehensive Ilford Town Centre Masterplan, integrating the Ilford Arrival and Ilford Western Gateway schemes into a cohesive 10–15... Redbridge 22 September 2025
8. Redbridge Council to Consider 'Mishto Pledge' for Roma Community Support Redbridge Council is set to assess the merits of signing the Mishto Pledge to support equal access to council services for the Roma community. This follows a motion proposed at... Redbridge 22 September 2025
9. Seething Wells Future Uncertain Amid Development Pressure Kingston upon Thames faces an uncertain future for its historic Seething Wells Filter Beds, as development pressures mount on the privately-owned site. The landowners are... Kingston upon Thames 22 September 2025
10. Sutton Council Considers Extending HMO Licensing Sutton Council is considering extending mandatory licensing to all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the borough, regardless of size. Sutton 22 September 2025
    
11. Merton Council Addresses Increase in Complaints, Including Blue Badge Delays Merton Council has seen a 13% increase in corporate complaints, with delays in issuing blue badges, homelessness and housing needs, and refuse collections being key concerns,... Merton 22 September 2025
12. Merton Council to Develop Child Poverty Strategy Amid National Push Merton Council is set to develop a comprehensive child poverty strategy, aligning with the government's national initiative slated for Autumn 2025. The new strategy will build... Merton 22 September 2025
13. Lambeth Council to Appoint Corporate Directors Via Ringfenced Process Lambeth Council is set to appoint its Corporate Directors through a ringfenced recruitment process, open only to current Corporate Directors, as part of a senior management... Lambeth 22 September 2025
14. Camden Council Prepares for Awaab's Law with Rapid Response Team to Tackle Damp and Mould Camden Council is preparing to implement Awaab's Law in October 2025 with a new Rapid Response Team to tackle damp and mould issues in council properties. Camden 22 September 2025
15. Ealing Council Prioritizes Balanced Growth Across Seven Towns Through New Initiatives Ealing Council is set to prioritise economic growth and investment across its seven towns: Ealing, Southall, Acton, West Ealing, Northolt, Greenford, and Perivale. Ealing 22 September 2025
16. Merton Council to Employ Affordable Housing Officer to Increase Affordable Housing in New Developments Merton Council is set to employ an Affordable Housing Officer to maximise opportunities for increasing affordable housing in new developments, aiming to consistently meet a 50%... Merton 21 September 2025
17. Council to Disregard Military Compensation for Benefit Assessments Enfield Council has moved to ensure fair access to benefits for its Armed Forces community, resolving to disregard military compensation when assessing applications for... Enfield 21 September 2025
18. Enfield Council Urged to Set Date for Shires Estate Tower Block Decommission Due to Structural Concerns Enfield Council is facing calls to set a firm date for the decommissioning of tower blocks on the Shires Estate, following a motion raised at a recent council meeting. The... Enfield 21 September 2025
    
19. Camden Shortlists Candidates for Homes and Communities Director Camden Council is in the process of selecting candidates for the crucial role of Executive Director of Homes and Communities, a position responsible for overseeing landlord... Camden 21 September 2025
20. Islington Council to Debate Action on Private Renter Rights Islington Council is set to debate a motion aimed at bolstering the rights of private renters in the borough. The Public reports pack contains more information about the meeting. Islington 20 September 2025