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1. Lewisham Council Appoints New Speaker and Deputy Speaker Councillor Aaron Regisford has been appointed as the new Speaker of Lewisham Council, with Councillor Hibaaq Aden taking on the role of Deputy Speaker. The appointments were... Lewisham 21 May 2026
2. Barry Rawlings Re-elected as Barnet Council Leader in Close Vote Councillor Barry Rawlings has been re-elected as the Leader of Barnet Council following a closely contested vote at the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The... Barnet 20 May 2026
3. Labour and Conservatives tied in Barnet Council elections, leading to leadership contest Barnet Council's annual meeting has resulted in an unprecedented political tie, with both the Labour and Conservative groups securing 31 seats each. This outcome, revealed in... Barnet 20 May 2026
4. Richmond Council Appoints New Leader and Deputy Leaders Richmond Council has appointed its new Leader and Deputy Leaders following the annual council meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The Liberal Democrats hold all 54 seats on... Richmond upon Thames 20 May 2026
5. Hackney Council approves new Air Quality Action Plan Hackney Council has officially approved its new Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2026-2030, a crucial document outlining the borough's strategy to combat air pollution over... Hackney 20 May 2026
6. Councillor Nancy Baldwin Re-elected as Richmond Council Mayor, Matthew Wherry Appointed Deputy Mayor Councillor Nancy Baldwin has been elected as the new Mayor of Richmond Council, with Councillor Matthew Wherry appointed as Deputy Mayor. The appointments were confirmed at the... Richmond upon Thames 20 May 2026
7. Zara Begg Elected Mayor of Barnet for 2026-27 Councillor Zara Begg has been elected as the new Mayor of Barnet for the municipal year 2026-27. The election took place at the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026,... Barnet 20 May 2026
8. Barnet Council constitutional changes raise transparency and representation concerns Barnet Council's recent constitutional changes, approved during the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, have sparked concerns among some councillors regarding... Barnet 20 May 2026
9. Adult skills courses to be procured via national framework Hackney Council's Procurement Board has agreed to utilise the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Adult Learning Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of adult skills... Hackney 16 May 2026
10. Hackney Museum Refurbishment Contract Awarded for £1.25m to Supplier E Hackney Council's Procurement Board has approved a £1.25 million contract for the refurbishment of Hackney Museum, a decision made at a meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Hackney 16 May 2026
11. Council to implement Renters' Rights Act 2025 Newham Council is set to implement the Renters' Rights Act 2025, introducing significant new protections and responsibilities for tenants and landlords in the borough. The... Newham 4 May 2026
12. Renters' Rights Act to boost tenant security Newham Council has approved an implementation plan for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, a significant piece of legislation designed to bolster tenant security and rights across the... Newham 4 May 2026
13. Newham adopts new powers to protect renters Newham Council has adopted new powers to enhance renter protections as part of its implementation plan for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA25). The decision, made by Interim... Newham 4 May 2026
14. Council boosts fines for rogue landlords Newham Council has significantly increased potential fines for rogue landlords as part of its implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, aiming to bolster tenant... Newham 4 May 2026
15. Newham's housing enforcement policy revised Newham Council has revised its Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy as part of its implementation plan for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA25), which came into effect on... Newham 4 May 2026
16. Newham's Renters' Rights Act plan approved Newham Council has approved a plan to implement the Renters' Rights Act 2025, a landmark piece of legislation designed to significantly enhance tenant protections and introduce... Newham 4 May 2026
17. Newham Council gears up for Renters' Rights Act Newham Council has approved an implementation plan to bring the Renters' Rights Act 2025 into effect across the borough, a move designed to significantly enhance tenant rights... Newham 4 May 2026
18. Newham's housing policy updated for renters' rights Newham Council has significantly bolstered renters' rights with the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, a move approved by Interim Chief Executive Paul Martin on... Newham 4 May 2026
19. Council sets up board to oversee renters' rights Newham Council has established a dedicated board to oversee the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, aiming to bolster tenant protections across the borough. Newham 4 May 2026
20. Renters' Rights Act: Newham to enforce stricter rules Newham Council is set to implement stricter rules for private renters with the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, aiming to enhance tenant protections and security... Newham 4 May 2026