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  1. Lewisham Council to increase council home rents by 4.8% next year Lewisham Council is proposing a 4.8% increase in council rents for the upcoming financial year, which would raise the average weekly rent by £5.95. The current average weekly... Lewisham 17 January 2026
  2. Hackney Council defers £17.1m fibre optic contract decision Hackney Council's Procurement Board has deferred a decision on a significant £17.1 million contract for fibre optic cable installation and maintenance, citing the need for... Hackney 17 January 2026
  3. Hackney Council Awards Regeneration Advisory Contracts Valued at £1.39 Million Hackney Council's Procurement Board has approved the awarding of contracts for regeneration advisory services, a move aimed at enhancing the borough's development and economic... Hackney 17 January 2026
  4. Croydon council to review councillors' expenses Croydon councillors are set to have their expenses reviewed, with a proposal to introduce annual inflationary increases to better reflect the rising cost of living. Croydon 16 January 2026
  5. Croydon councillors' allowances to rise with inflation Croydon councillors are set to see their allowances rise in line with inflation, following a recommendation from the General Purposes Committee. Croydon 16 January 2026
  6. Croydon Councillors' Dependent Carers Allowance Updated to Reflect London Living Wage Croydon councillors are set to see an updated Dependent Carers Allowance as part of a revised Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. The General Purposes... Croydon 16 January 2026
  7. Haringey Council approves 40-year heat supply deal for Selby Urban Village Haringey Council has approved a 40-year agreement for the supply of heat to the new Selby Urban Village development, authorising direct negotiations with district heat network... Haringey 15 January 2026
  8. Tower Hamlets Council Allocates £100m for Housing Stock Improvements Tower Hamlets Council has committed £100 million over the next five years to improve its existing housing stock, as part of a wider capital investment programme. This... Tower Hamlets 10 January 2026
  9. Islington Council Nears Implementation of Awaab's Law for Social Housing Safety Islington Council is nearing the implementation of Awaab's Law, a significant piece of legislation aimed at improving housing safety and standards for social housing tenants.... Islington 10 January 2026
  10. Islington Council tenants to gain more control over heating systems Islington Council is set to give tenants more control over their heating systems as part of ongoing efforts to improve housing conditions and resident comfort. The long-term... Islington 10 January 2026
  11. Haringey Council Corrects Contractor Name Errors for £18m Housing Works Haringey Council has corrected errors in the names of contractors appointed for major housing works valued at over £18 million. The amendments, approved by Councillor Sarah... Haringey 10 January 2026
  12. Tower Hamlets Cabinet Approves 2026-27 Budget Amidst Financial Pressures Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved the budget for the 2026-27 financial year, alongside the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The decision was made... Tower Hamlets 10 January 2026
  13. Haringey Council awards £1.8m asbestos surveying contract Haringey Council has awarded a contract worth £1.8 million for asbestos surveying services across its properties, a move designed to ensure resident safety and regulatory... Haringey 10 January 2026
  14. Lambeth Pensions Committee Addresses Risk Ratings and Climate Change Concerns Lambeth's Pensions Committee has reviewed the risk ratings of its pension fund, with a particular focus on the potential impact of climate change. During a meeting on Wednesday,... Lambeth 9 January 2026
  15. London CIV Asset Transition Deadline Approaches Amidst Legal and Practical Hurdles Lambeth Council's Pensions Committee is working towards a significant deadline for the transition of assets to the London Collective Investment Vehicle (CIV), with all assets... Lambeth 9 January 2026
  16. Lambeth Council Actuarial Services Retender Delayed Due to Officer Departures and File Access Issues Lambeth Council's retendering process for actuarial services remains stalled, a critical issue marked as red on the council's Business Plan Tracker for 2025/26. The delay stems... Lambeth 9 January 2026
  17. Lambeth Council Pensions Committee Delegates Annual Report Approval to Chair Lambeth Council's Pensions Committee has agreed to delegate the final approval of its annual report to the committee's Chair, a decision met with reservations from some members.... Lambeth 9 January 2026
  18. Newham Considers Selling Debden House to Balance Budget Newham Council is considering the sale of Debden House, a Grade II listed building currently used as a campsite and events venue, as part of its efforts to balance the budget... Newham 2 January 2026
  19. Chiswick Street Food Stall Faces Opposition Over License Renewal Hounslow's Licensing Panel has approved the renewal of a street trading license for Healthy Bite, a food stall located on Chiswick High Road, despite facing opposition from a... Hounslow 2 January 2026
  20. Newham Council Proposes 9.99% Council Tax Hike and Seeks Government Support Amid Financial Crisis Newham Council is considering a council tax increase of 9.99% for the 2025-26 financial year, citing severe financial challenges. The proposal, part of the draft budget approved... Newham 2 January 2026