Housing
Stories, page 70
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Shaw Trust's Employment Program Targets 10,000 West Londoners The Shaw Trust is aiming to support over 10,000 West London residents into sustainable employment through its Connect to Work programme. The initiative, launched in partnership...
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Hounslow Council's Thriving Communities Fund and Other Community Initiatives Discussed at Brentford and Syon Area Forum Hounslow Council is set to bolster community projects through its Thriving Communities Fund, designed to strengthen local bonds and improve residents' quality of life.
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Grange Farm Demolition Approved After Contract Procedure Error Harrow Council has approved the demolition of Grange Farm Phase 2a, following an urgent decision meeting convened after a procedural error in the contract awarding process. The...
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Waltham Forest Council Recovers 15 Properties from Fraud; Anti-Fraud Team Reports Other Successes Waltham Forest Council has successfully recovered 15 properties from individuals engaged in illegal subletting and fraudulent succession applications. The announcement came...
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Tower Hamlets Council Faces Scrutiny Over Housing Policies Amid Regulator Concerns Tower Hamlets Council faced scrutiny over its housing policies at a council meeting on Wednesday, as an opposition motion highlighted concerns raised by the Regulator for Social...
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Tower Hamlets to Review Child Poverty Strategy Tower Hamlets Council is set to review its strategy for tackling child poverty, following a motion proposed by Councillor Maium Talukdar and seconded by Councillor Sabina Akhtar...
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Council Pursues Injunction for Electrical Safety Check Access Greenwich Council is pursuing an injunction to gain access to a tenant's property for an electrical safety check, marking the first such action by the council. The move...
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Greenwich Council Invests £343M in Capital Projects, Prioritizing Housing Greenwich Council has invested £343 million in capital projects during the 2024/25 financial year, with a significant focus on housing-related schemes, according to a report....
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Waltham Forest Libraries to Become Community Support Hubs Waltham Forest libraries are set to become hubs for community support, offering a range of services to residents in a more accessible and integrated way. Through Waltham Forest...
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H&F Council Praised for Cost of Living Support, £9.55M Invested Hammersmith and Fulham Council has been lauded for its comprehensive cost of living support programme, with a total investment of £9.55 million between 2022 and 2025.
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H&F Adopts Family Housing Strategy to Increase Supply of Homes Hammersmith and Fulham Council has adopted a new Family Housing Strategy aimed at increasing the supply of homes suitable for families across the borough.
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Westminster Council Overspends by £13.6M, Offset by Reserves; Approves Capital Program Reprofiling Westminster Council's Cabinet has acknowledged a £13.6 million overspend in the General Fund for the 2024/25 financial year, but has assured residents that reserves will cover...
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Huguenot House Redevelopment Approved by Westminster Cabinet Westminster Cabinet has given the green light to the Huguenot House redevelopment project, paving the way for a significant transformation of the aging building into a modern,...
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Westminster to Acquire Property for Temporary Accommodation Westminster City Council is set to purchase a newly constructed freehold building in the HA0 area to provide temporary accommodation for those in need, as part of a broader...
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K&C Council Underspends Budget, Transfers Millions to Reserves; Capital Projects Also Underspent Kensington and Chelsea Council has reported an underspend of £5.207m in its General Fund revenue budget for the 2024/25 financial year, with the surplus funds being transferred...
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Wanstead Flats Redevelopment Plan Sparks Debate Over Amenity Space and Conservation Concerns Plans to redevelop a site on Wanstead High Street have sparked debate over amenity space, as Redbridge Council's Planning Committee considered an application for the demolition...
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Islington Seeks £6M Grant for Homeless Accommodation Islington Council is seeking £6 million in external grant funding from the Greater London Authority (GLA) to support its supported accommodation facility for people experiencing...
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Hounslow Council Debt Rises to £608.6 Million Due to Capital Programme Borrowing Hounslow Council's debt has climbed to £608.6 million, according to the Treasury Management Annual Report 2024-25 presented at the Audit and Governance Committee meeting on...
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Richmond Council Faces Challenges in Recycling and Affordable Housing; Temporary Housing Numbers Rise Richmond Council is facing challenges in key performance areas, particularly in recycling and affordable housing, according to a recent Policy and Performance Review Board...
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Newham Council approves temporary accommodation in Plaistow Newham Council has approved a planning application to convert a former office building in Plaistow into temporary accommodation for vulnerable individuals. The development,...