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  1. Controversial 12-Bedroom HMO Plan Faces Scrutiny Plans to convert a property in Croydon into a 12-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have faced scrutiny from local councillors, who raised concerns about overcrowding,... Croydon 15 August 2025
  2. Newham invests £950k in housing stock condition surveys Newham Council is investing £950,000 in stock condition surveys to assess and improve its housing stock, with a goal of surveying 100% of the Council's Housing Revenue Account... Newham 12 August 2025
  3. Haringey Council to Discuss Disrepair Contract in Private Haringey Council is poised to extend a disrepair contract, valued at a total of £1,428,560, in a private session at the Cabinet Member Signing meeting on Thursday, 7th August... Haringey 11 August 2025
  4. Haringey Extends Disrepair Contracts to Tackle Housing Backlog Haringey Council is extending contracts with four suppliers to tackle a backlog of disrepair cases in its social housing stock and mitigate potential financial risks. The... Haringey 11 August 2025
  5. Hackbridge Residents Object to HMO Expansion Plan Hackbridge residents have voiced strong objections to a planning application that would see an existing House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 37 Longfield Avenue expanded from... Sutton 10 August 2025
  6. Cricklewood Matalan Site Could Become Student Housing Complex Brent Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to transform the Cricklewood Matalan site into a large student housing complex. The development is expected to take 90... Brent 8 August 2025
  7. Truman's Brewery Redevelopment Plan Approved Tower Hamlets Council's Strategic Development Committee has approved the redevelopment of the historic Truman's Brewery East site, paving the way for a significant... Tower Hamlets 4 August 2025
  8. Mitcham Gasworks Development Approved with Fewer Homes, More Family Units and Updated Energy Strategy Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has approved a revised plan for the Mitcham Gasworks Site, prioritising family homes and increasing carbon... Merton 4 August 2025
  9. Fanshaw Street Garage to Become Flats After Planning Approval Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee has approved plans to convert a Fanshaw Street garage into residential flats, adding to the borough's housing stock. Hackney 3 August 2025
  10. Bexley Council Sees Rise in Fraud Reports, Leading to Increased Savings Bexley Council has seen an increase in fraud reports, leading to greater savings for the borough, according to a recent meeting of the General Purposes and Audit Committee. Bexley 3 August 2025
  11. Student Housing, Industrial Space Planned for Kennington Lane Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for student housing and industrial space at 6-12 Kennington Lane. The decision, made at a meeting on... Lambeth 2 August 2025
  12. Kennington Community Centre to be Refurbished with New Homes Kennington is set to see a boost in community facilities and affordable housing as the Kennington Community Centre is slated for refurbishment and expansion, alongside the... Lambeth 2 August 2025
  13. Bromley Pension Board Concerned About Pension Fund Administration Performance, Custodian Discrepancies, and Risk Management Bromley Council's Local Pension Board has voiced concerns regarding the performance of the pension fund's administration, particularly highlighting discrepancies in performance... Bromley 2 August 2025
  14. Wood Green Timber Yard Redevelopment: 36 New Homes Proposed Wood Green, London – Timber Yard Redevelopment Plans Unveiled Haringey 2 August 2025
  15. Emergency Housing Proposal for High Road, Tottenham Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee has reviewed a proposal for emergency housing at High Road, Tottenham. The plan, presented at a meeting on Tuesday, aims to provide... Haringey 2 August 2025
  16. Bexley Mulls 121 Homes on Former Maternity Site Bexley Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to build 121 new homes on the site of the former Bexley Maternity Hospital, a locally listed building on Erith Road. The... Bexley 2 August 2025
  17. Croydon Council Still Unable to Publish Final Accounts on Time Croydon Council has once again failed to meet the statutory deadline for publishing its final accounts, as revealed in the Audit & Governance Committee meeting on Tuesday 29... Croydon 2 August 2025
  18. Internal Audit Gives Croydon Council 'Substantial Assurance' Croydon Council's internal controls have received a vote of confidence, with an internal audit report giving the authority 'Substantial Assurance'. Croydon 2 August 2025
  19. Tower Hamlets Housing Rated C3: Improvement Plan Underway Following Regulator's Concerns Tower Hamlets Council is implementing an improvement plan after receiving a C3 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). The grading indicates that the council does... Tower Hamlets 1 August 2025
  20. Tower Hamlets to Replace Non-Performing Lift Contractor Tower Hamlets Council is set to replace a non-performing contractor responsible for servicing mobile lifts, including stair lifts and hoists, with Stanna, a country-wide stair... Tower Hamlets 1 August 2025