Housing
Stories, page 71
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Newham faces temporary housing crisis: 170% increase since 2013 Newham is grappling with a severe temporary housing crisis, with a staggering 170% increase in households requiring temporary accommodation since 2013. The council's struggle...
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Newham Council Responds to Best Value Notice with Improvement Plan Newham Council is addressing concerns raised in a Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) in May 2025. The council convened a...
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Sandhurst Road Housing Plan Approved Despite Objections Two semi-detached houses will be built on land to the rear of Sandhurst Road, despite objections from local residents, after Lewisham Council's Planning Committee B approved the...
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Broseley Grove Mews Houses Get Layout and Material Changes Plans for five mews houses at the rear of 55 Broseley Grove, London, SE26 5LD are set to move forward with minor material amendments approved by the Lewisham Planning Committee...
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Sutton Council Addresses Fire Safety and Living Condition Concerns at Former HG Wells Pub, Issues Notices to Owner Sutton Council is addressing fire safety and living condition concerns at the former HG Wells pub site on 101 Cheam Common Road, following concerns raised by residents regarding...
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Khan Slams Wandsworth's Local Plan Review Over Affordable Housing Wandsworth Council's Local Plan Partial Review is facing criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has voiced concerns regarding its potential impact on affordable housing...
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Noel Park Project Budget Surges by £10.7 Million Haringey Council's Noel Park Project, aimed at improving homes in the Noel Park conservation area through essential Health & Safety and Decent Homes works, has experienced a...
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Southwark Aims to Boost Customer Satisfaction by One Third Southwark Council is aiming to significantly improve customer satisfaction with council services by 2030.
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Haringey Reviews Repairs Service Amid High Costs Haringey Council is reviewing its repairs and voids service amid concerns over high costs and comparatively low productivity. The review, which was discussed at a Cabinet...
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Ealing Council Considers Limiting HMOs in North Hanwell & Elthorne Heights Following Resident Petition Ealing Council is considering limiting the number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the North Hanwell and Elthorne Heights neighbourhoods following concerns raised by...
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Ealing Council Approves Demolition of High Lane Estate Buildings for Redevelopment Project Ealing Council has approved the tendering of a contract to demolish Colne, Dee, and Humber Courts on the High Lane Estate in Hanwell, paving the way for a large-scale...
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Hillingdon Allotment Waiting List Exceeds 500 Residents Hillingdon residents are facing significant delays in securing allotment plots, with the waiting list now exceeding 500 individuals. The council is exploring ways to subdivide...
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Ealing Adopts New Housing Strategy Amid Resident Concerns Ealing Council has adopted its new Housing Strategy for 2025-2030, Great Homes, Better Lives, outlining the council's commitment to addressing housing challenges across the...
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Croydon Council to Upgrade Heating in Retirement Complex Croydon Council is set to upgrade the heating system in a retirement complex, addressing long-standing issues faced by residents.
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Croydon Council Faces £1.6B Deficit, Seeks Government Intervention to Avoid Bankruptcy Croydon Council is facing a critical financial crisis, grappling with a substantial £1.6 billion deficit. The council is urgently seeking government intervention to avert...
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Croydon Council Extends Lease for Davidson Pre-School Croydon Council has extended the lease for Davidson Pre-School until July 2026, ensuring continued access to vital, government-funded spaces for disadvantaged families. The...
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Camden Council to Standardize Temporary Housing Rents to Address Financial Pressures Camden Council is set to standardise temporary housing rents to alleviate financial pressures and ensure fair access to housing support. The decision, made during a Resources...
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Mill Hill Car Park to Become 130 New Homes A former car park in Mill Hill will be transformed into 130 new homes after Barnet Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the application. The development, located at...
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Camden Seeks Public Input on Homelessness Strategy Camden Council is seeking public input on its draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030, which builds upon the previous strategy from 2019-2024. The strategy aims...
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Camden Council Recommissions Rough Sleeping Outreach Service with Focus on Integrated Support and Harm Reduction Camden Council is set to recommission its Rough Sleeping Outreach Service, formerly known as Routes Off the Street (RTS), to provide continuous support for the borough's...