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  1. Wandsworth Invests £10M+ in Homes to Reduce Temp Accommodation Use Wandsworth Council is set to invest over £10 million in acquiring new homes to reduce its reliance on temporary accommodation, particularly for larger families. The decision,... Wandsworth 17 July 2025
  2. Wandsworth Council to Lease 186 New Temporary Accommodation Units in Tooting Broadway Wandsworth Council is set to lease 186 new temporary accommodation units in the Tooting Broadway ward, a move aimed at providing stable housing for homeless families and... Wandsworth 17 July 2025
  3. Wandsworth Extends Library Contract with Greenwich Leisure Ltd Wandsworth Council has extended its library services contract with Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) for an additional two years, ensuring continuity of service until March 2028. The... Wandsworth 17 July 2025
  4. Wandsworth Council to Purchase iPads for Mould Removal Team Wandsworth Council is set to equip its mould removal team with 60 iPads to improve their efficiency and response times, as part of a wider strategy to tackle damp and mould in... Wandsworth 17 July 2025
  5. Tower Hamlets has highest non-decency rate for social housing Tower Hamlets Council has the highest rate of non-decent social housing in the borough, according to a recent Social Landlords Performance Report. At a Housing & Regeneration... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2025
  6. Tower Hamlets Housing Service Faces "Serious Failings" According to Regulator's Report; Improvement Plan Initiated Tower Hamlets Council's Housing Management Service is facing serious failings according to a recent report by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). The RSH concluded there were... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2025
  7. Greenwich Council's Library & Leisure Review Delayed Amid Savings Programme Challenges Greenwich Council is reviewing its library and leisure services as part of a wider savings programme aimed at achieving £33.7 million in savings for 2024/25, but changes to VAT... Greenwich 17 July 2025
  8. Waltham Forest Council Prioritizes Health Equity Initiatives in Response to Marmot Review Waltham Forest Council is intensifying its focus on health equity through its response to the Marmot Review, prioritising initiatives aimed at reducing disparities in... Waltham Forest 17 July 2025
  9. Barking & Dagenham Responds to Austerity with Community-Led Initiatives and Strategic Planning Barking & Dagenham is navigating the challenges of austerity with a focus on community-led initiatives and strategic financial planning, according to recent reports discussed at... Barking and Dagenham 17 July 2025
  10. Barnet Council Considers Compulsory Purchase for Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate Barnet Council is considering the use of compulsory purchase orders (CPO) for the Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate in NW7, according to the Cabinet Forward Plan. The... Barnet 17 July 2025
  11. Sutton Council Addresses Rising Social Care Needs and Cost of Living Crisis, Calls for National Reform Sutton is grappling with increasing social care demands as residents face a cost of living crisis, the council heard on Monday, 14 July 2025. Sutton 17 July 2025
  12. Sutton Council Audit Finds Financial and Operational Concerns at Schools and in Housing Management Sutton Council's Audit and Governance Committee has reviewed internal audit findings that raise concerns regarding several key areas, including school finances and housing... Sutton 16 July 2025
  13. Hillingdon Council Urges Government to Increase Support for Asylum Seekers and Refund Local Costs Hillingdon Council has called on the government to provide more support for asylum seekers housed in the borough, citing an unsustainable burden on local residents and a £5... Hillingdon 16 July 2025
  14. Hillingdon Council to Impose 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes Starting in 2026/27 Hillingdon Council has approved a 100% premium on council tax for second homes, set to take effect in the 2026/27 financial year. The council defines second homes as dwellings... Hillingdon 16 July 2025
  15. K&C Housing Strategy Aims for Safe and Diverse Homes Post-Grenfell Kensington and Chelsea are set to implement a new housing strategy, prioritising safe and modern homes in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The Leadership Team reviewed... Kensington and Chelsea 13 July 2025
  16. Lewisham Extends Housing Support for Young People Lewisham Council is preparing to extend its supported housing contract with Riverside Lewisham for young people. The decision is slated for discussion at the Mayor and Cabinet... Lewisham 13 July 2025
  17. Lewisham Council Advances Social Housing Plan Lewisham Council is progressing with its Building for Lewisham Programme, an initiative designed to increase the availability of social housing within the borough. The council... Lewisham 13 July 2025
  18. Waltham Forest Council Concerned About Impact of Government Funding Reforms Waltham Forest Council is voicing concerns regarding the government's proposed reforms to local government funding, slated for implementation in the 2026/27 financial year, with... Waltham Forest 13 July 2025
  19. Waltham Forest Council Overspends on Social Care and Temporary Housing, Faces £24.458 Million Budget Pressure Waltham Forest Council faced significant financial challenges in the 2024/25 financial year, with substantial overspends in adult and children's social care and temporary... Waltham Forest 13 July 2025
  20. Waltham Forest Council Faces £24.5M Budget Shortfall Due to Social Care and Temporary Housing Costs Waltham Forest Council is facing a significant financial challenge, grappling with a £24.5 million budget pressure, according to a recent report presented to the Budget Scrutiny... Waltham Forest 13 July 2025