Housing
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Greenwich Council Adopts New Private Housing Enforcement Policy with Revised Penalties Greenwich Council has significantly bolstered its enforcement measures for private housing with the adoption of an amended Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy for 2026 to...
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Croydon Council Projects £2.3 Million Budget Overspend Despite Savings Progress Croydon Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £2.3 million by the end of the financial year, according to the latest Period 3 Financial Performance Report. This...
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Council approves £19.7m fund for crisis support Croydon Council has approved a £19.7 million fund to support residents facing financial hardship and to build long-term resilience.
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Croydon Council to consult on Council Tax Support changes Croydon Council is set to consult residents on proposed changes to its Council Tax Support (CTS) scheme for working-age claimants, with potential alterations taking effect from...
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Croydon Council Approves New Strategy to Tackle Homelessness and Boost Housing Supply Croydon Council has approved a new strategy aimed at tackling homelessness and boosting housing supply, projecting approximately £10 million in savings between 2027 and 2030.
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Woodberry Down Estate: Labour motion on resident promises fails A Labour motion aimed at preventing residents on the Woodberry Down Estate from facing double moves during regeneration has been defeated at Hackney Council.
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Southwark Council Unveils Ambitious Plan to Combat High Child Poverty Rates Southwark Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat the borough's high child poverty rates, aiming to make Southwark a more affordable and equitable place to live. The...
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Southwark Council's Housing Department Faces 'Serious Failings' Scrutiny Southwark Council's housing department has been rated as having serious failings by the Regulator of Social Housing, according to documents from a recent Council Assembly...
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St James' Tenants Face Displacement Due to HMO Conversions Tenants of St James' Estate in Southwark are facing displacement due to the conversion of their homes into Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The issue was raised during a...
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Southwark Council Reaffirms Sanctuary Status, Pledges to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Immigration Enforcement Southwark Council has reaffirmed its commitment to being a Borough of Sanctuary, vowing to protect vulnerable residents amidst a challenging political climate.
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Whitgift Centre redevelopment plans unveiled Plans for a major redevelopment of Croydon's Whitgift Centre and surrounding areas have been unveiled, promising a significant transformation of the town centre.
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HMO conversion at Brighton Road granted permission Croydon's Planning Committee has granted permission for a six-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 22 Brighton Road, Coulsdon. The retrospective application, which...