Housing
Stories, page 73
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Sulgrave Road Flats Get Roof Extension Approval Rear roof extensions at Hazel House, Royston House, Suffolk House and Norfolk House on Sulgrave Road have been given the go-ahead by Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning...
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Discretionary Housing Payment Reviews Held Behind Closed Doors Westminster Council's Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel is holding reviews of refused Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) behind closed doors to protect...
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Islington Council to Debate Support for Private Renters Islington Council convened on Thursday, 10 July 2025, to discuss a motion aimed at bolstering support for the borough's private renters, who constitute over a third of...
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Newham to refurbish Alice Billing House with £2.9M grant Newham Council has secured a £2.9 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to refurbish Alice Billing House North Block in Stratford. The funding will...
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Bells Garden Residents Voice Concerns Over Potential Resumption of In-Fill Developments and Loss of Community Amenities Residents of Bells Garden are voicing concerns over the potential resumption of in-fill developments in the Bells Gardens and Lindley estates, in collaboration with private...
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Southwark Council to Decriminalise Rough Sleeping and Appoint Rough Sleeper Coordinator Southwark Council is set to decriminalise rough sleeping, marking a significant shift in its approach to tackling homelessness in the borough. This move addresses the current...
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Southwark Welcomes 400th Refugee Family Southwark has welcomed its 400th refugee family, reaffirming its commitment to being a Borough of Sanctuary. The motion, moved by Councillor Jasmine Ali and seconded by...
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Merton Issues Hundreds of Housing Improvement Notices Merton Council has issued 397 Housing Improvement Notices since the introduction of selective and additional licensing in September 2023, according to a recent council meeting....
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Merton Council Aims for 50% Affordable Housing at Britannia Point Development Merton Council is aiming for 50% of new homes at the Britannia Point development to be affordable, according to a recent council meeting. The council also confirmed they have...
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Merton Council Allocates £20M for Temporary Housing; Addresses Concerns About Children in Temporary Accommodation Merton Council has allocated £20 million to purchase temporary accommodation within the borough. The council aims to purchase various types of temporary accommodation within...
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New Malden Storage Space Could Become Affordable Housing Units, Subject to Fire Safety and Parking Conditions Kingston upon Thames Council is considering a proposal to convert a vacant storage space in New Malden into affordable housing units.
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Topham Square Car Park Project Back on Track After Contractor Failure The Topham Square Car Park project in Haringey is back on track after the previous contractor went into liquidation in December 2024. Councillor Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member...
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Teviot Estate Regeneration Plan Debated: 1,928 Homes Proposed Tower Hamlets councillors have debated a plan to regenerate the Teviot Estate, which could see the construction of 1,928 new homes.
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Davies Lane Housing Plan Sparks Resident Objections A plan to build a two-storey house on land adjacent to 68 Davies Lane, Leytonstone, has drawn objections from local residents, despite the planning officer's recommendation for...
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Westminster Council to Build 50% Affordable Housing on Harrow Road Westminster Council has approved a plan to build a residential development on Harrow Road, with 50% of the habitable rooms designated as affordable housing. The development will...
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Westminster's Fraud Team Uncovers Over £1M in Fraud Westminster's Fraud Team has uncovered over £1 million in fraudulent activity during the 2024/25 financial year, according to the Counter Fraud 2024/25 End of Year report. The...
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Tower Hamlets Standards Committee Reviews Councillor Attendance, Conduct, and Ethical Matters Tower Hamlets Council Committee Reviews Councillor Conduct and Attendance
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Westminster City Council Overspends by £13.6M, Offset by Reserves; Treasury Management Exceeds Budget Westminster City Council experienced a £13.6 million overspend in the 2024/25 financial year, primarily due to increased temporary accommodation costs and overspends in...
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Auditors Flag Concerns Over Wandsworth Council's Housing Account Due to Valuation Discrepancy Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) has been flagged as an area of concern by external auditors, Ernst & Young (EY), prompting a closer look at the valuation of...
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Clockhouse Residents to See Housing Improvements, Including Works at Hillcrest Parade and Alexandra Gardens Clockhouse residents are set to benefit from a range of housing improvements, including major works at Hillcrest Parade and Alexandra Gardens, as well as energy efficiency...