Issue

housing needs

8 stories · discussed at 4 council meetings · 11 councils

The requirement for adequate and affordable housing for the population. The requirement for housing in a particular area. The requirement for sufficient and appropriate housing to meet the demands of a population.

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  1. Tower Hamlets Council Approves £143 Million for 3,000 New Homes Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved a significant investment of over £143 million to fund the development of more than 3,000 new homes across the borough. Tower Hamlets 16 July 2026
  2. Former Edgware public toilets to become seven flats Former public toilets in Edgware are set to be transformed into seven new residential flats after Harrow Council's Planning Committee granted approval for the development. Harrow 30 May 2026
  3. Croydon Council Addresses Temporary Accommodation Quality Concerns with New Landlord Scheme Croydon Council is implementing measures to address concerns over the quality of temporary accommodation and improve the experience of residents. The Housing Assurance Board met... Croydon 15 March 2026
  4. Lewisham Council Approves New Strategy to Tackle Long-Term Empty Homes Lewisham Council has approved a new strategy aimed at tackling the issue of long-term empty homes in privately owned properties. Lewisham 13 February 2026
  5. Islington Council to Charge Premium on Long-Term Empty Homes and Second Homes Islington Council is set to charge a premium on council tax for homes left empty for extended periods and second homes, aiming to incentivise owners to bring properties back... Islington 7 December 2025
  6. Redbridge Council to Use AI for Empathetic Housing Letters Redbridge Council is set to implement AI technology to generate clearer and more empathetic letters regarding housing matters. Redbridge 18 November 2025
  7. Cheam Nursing Home to Become 9 Residential Units Sutton's Planning Committee has approved a proposal to convert the former Grantley Court Nursing Home in Cheam into nine residential units, including six family-sized homes,... Sutton 8 September 2025
  8. Ealing Council Approves Demolition of High Lane Estate Buildings for Redevelopment Project Ealing Council has approved the tendering of a contract to demolish Colne, Dee, and Humber Courts on the High Lane Estate in Hanwell, paving the way for a large-scale... Ealing 20 July 2025