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  1. Merton Council Considers Landlord Licensing Scheme to Improve Housing Standards Merton Council is considering the implementation of a landlord licensing scheme as part of a broader effort to improve housing standards and address related issues in the... Merton 20 September 2025
  2. Clarion Housing Ambassador Scheme Proposed for Merton Estates Merton Council is considering a Clarion Housing ambassador scheme for estates that lack resident associations. The Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel discussed... Merton 20 September 2025
  3. Harrow Reopens General Inquiries Phone Line After Closure Harrow Council has announced the reopening of its general inquiries phone line next week, reversing a decision made in 2019 to close the service. Harrow 20 September 2025
  4. Harrow Council to Reopen Face-to-Face Contact Point and Restore Services Harrow Council is set to reopen a face-to-face contact point on Gaten Road by the end of the year, offering residents a place to get help without needing an appointment. Harrow 20 September 2025
  5. Tower Hamlets Extends Concierge Service Amid Resident Support Tower Hamlets Council has extended its concierge service for residents in five housing blocks following strong support from residents. The service impacts approximately 346... Tower Hamlets 19 September 2025
  6. Concierge Service Extension Costs Tower Hamlets £404k Tower Hamlets Council is set to spend £404,000 extending concierge services in five housing blocks. The decision comes after delays in the procurement process for a new... Tower Hamlets 19 September 2025
  7. Huguenot House Redevelopment Approved Despite Resident Concerns Westminster Council has approved the redevelopment of Huguenot House, despite concerns raised by residents about the impact of the project. The decision was made during a... Westminster 19 September 2025
  8. Westminster to Reshape Housing Service Amid Homelessness Surge Westminster City Council is set to implement a hybrid delivery model for its Housing Solutions Service (HSS) in April 2026, as the borough grapples with a significant surge in... Westminster 19 September 2025
  9. Kingston Pension Fund to Review Divestment from Rights Violators Kingston upon Thames Council's Pension Fund Panel is set to review its responsible investment policy, with a particular focus on potential divestment from companies on the UN... Kingston upon Thames 19 September 2025
  10. Hillingdon Council Housing Service Gets C2 Rating After Inspection Hillingdon Council's social housing service has received a consumer grading of C2, the second highest possible, following an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing. This... Hillingdon 19 September 2025
  11. Lewisham HRA Budget Boosts Housing Repairs by £6.2 Million Lewisham Council has significantly increased its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for housing repairs by £6.2 million, aiming to transform its services and address a... Lewisham 19 September 2025
  12. Lambeth Restructures Senior Management, Aims for £1M Savings Lambeth Council is restructuring its senior management team in a move expected to save the authority approximately £1 million. The restructure, which includes changing the title... Lambeth 19 September 2025
  13. Camden Council Recovers 70 Properties from Tenancy Fraud Camden Council has successfully recovered 70 properties from tenancy fraud between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, saving an estimated £4.62 million. This equates to an average... Camden 19 September 2025
  14. Camden Sees Spike in Right to Buy Applications Before Discount Cap Camden Council saw a significant surge in Right to Buy (RTB) applications ahead of a legislative change that capped the discount available to tenants. Many tenants submitted... Camden 19 September 2025
  15. Haringey Faces New Heat Network Regulations Haringey is preparing for new Heat Network regulations set to come into force in 2025, which aim to ensure fairer pricing, clearer billing, and improved service standards for... Haringey 19 September 2025
  16. Haringey Extends Gas Maintenance Contracts Amid Retendering Delay Haringey Council has extended its gas maintenance contracts with Purdy Contracts Ltd and Sureserve Compliance Services Ltd for an additional six months, pushing the expiry date... Haringey 19 September 2025
  17. B&D Council Misses Complaint Response Target, Despite Overall Complaint Reduction Barking and Dagenham Council has fallen short of its target for responding to complaints within the agreed timeframe. According to the Customer Feedback Team Annual Report, only... Barking and Dagenham 17 September 2025
  18. Tower Hamlets Pension Board to Boost Scheme Engagement Tower Hamlets Pension Board is set to enhance its engagement with scheme members following discussions at a meeting held on Monday, 15 September 2025. The board is looking to... Tower Hamlets 17 September 2025
  19. Barnet Council to Sell Off Housing Stock to Raise £10 Million Barnet Council is set to sell off some of its housing stock to generate £10 million in capital, according to a recent decision made by the council's cabinet. The move is part of... Barnet 17 September 2025
  20. B&D Council to Expand Leaseholder Payment Options Barking and Dagenham Council is set to broaden its leaseholder payment options for major works, aiming to ease financial burdens and improve revenue collection. The decision... Barking and Dagenham 17 September 2025