Sports pitches saved from 205-home development in South London
Greenwich Council rejected plans to demolish STC Sports Club in New Eltham for 205 homes, citing loss of valued sporting facilities and Metropolitan Open Land protections.
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East London football cage to be demolished for social housing
Hackney council will close the Keith Miller sports pitch at end of year to build 400 new homes, two-thirds social rent. Campaigners say loss of free, democratic space will devastate community.
Croydon Council opposes green belt housing in London Plan
Croydon Council will object to the draft London Plan, opposing 5,600 homes on green belt land while supporting 15,944 homes on brownfield sites.
Harrow Council's 1,000 housing complaints: top issues
Harrow Council received over 1,000 housing complaints in 2025/26, with repairs, damp/mould, and boiler failures top issues. Compensation payouts rose to £8,759.
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Bromley residents fight car park replacement with children's home
Bromley North Village residents and pub landlords oppose plans to build a four-bedroom children's home on Wharton Road car park, citing parking shortages and harm to local businesses.
300 Affordable Homes Approved Near North London Hospital
Enfield Council approved 306 affordable homes, a café, and nursery near North Middlesex University Hospital, replacing redundant hospital buildings.
Bermondsey Tower Block Approved for Key Worker Homes
A 21-storey tower block in Bermondsey with 152 affordable homes for key workers like teachers and nurses has been unanimously approved by Southwark Council.
Hackney Greens criticised over double moves in estate revamp
Hackney's Green administration approved Phases 4 and 5 of Woodberry Down regeneration, with up to 32 social tenants facing two moves, sparking Labour accusations of a U-turn.
Wandsworth scraps tower block plan on Lennox Estate after Tory win
Wandsworth Council has scrapped plans for a 14-storey tower block on the Lennox Estate in Roehampton, following the Conservative election victory in May.
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'Do a Chelsea, not a Croydon': Tips for London housing
City Hall must learn from Croydon's failures and emulate Chelsea, Tower Hamlets, and Haringey to boost housing without backlash, says Create Streets report.
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Enter Silentmode's competition for a chance to win a £3.5 million dream home in London and a Range Rover, with all proceeds supporting mental health charity Mind.
Why luxury homes in London lie empty
A 45-room Knightsbridge mansion sold for £210m sits empty for years, while Anders Fernstedt has been sleeping rough on its porch for three years, highlighting London's housing crisis.
Kingston Council OKs unique supported housing project
Kingston Council approved 45 homes for adults with autism/learning disabilities and older people, a first for the borough. Hartington House and Campbell House on Acre Road set to open summer 2027.
Josh Widdicombe Explains Leaving London for Devon
Comedian and new Strictly host Josh Widdicombe shares why he left London after 20 years to return to Devon, citing stress and wanting a garden for his kids.
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council Gets Top Housing Rating
Hammersmith and Fulham Council receives C1 rating from Regulator of Social Housing, marking a turnaround from previous failures. Repairs, ASB management, and stock condition praised.
Apprenticeship Penalty Costs Families £340 a Week in Benefits
UK families face losing up to £340 weekly due to benefit rules classifying 16-year-old apprentices as independent workers, forcing youth to quit training and worsening poverty.
Outrage Over Sale of Social Homes in Camberwell for £325k
Industrial Dwellings Society faces backlash for selling two empty social housing flats in Camberwell for £325,000 each, amid London's severe housing crisis and gentrification concerns.
London Charity's Rent Hikes Force Elderly to Pay £1,000 More
Elderly tenants in London face rent increases of up to £1,000 per month from Richmond Foundation, a charity claiming to relieve hardship, sparking eviction fears and health crises.
Help-to-Buy Schemes Failed to Boost Social Mobility
A new IFS report finds previous help-to-buy schemes had limited impact on social mobility, primarily benefiting high earners in affluent areas as government considers reviving the program.
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Social Housing Shortage Fuels UK Homelessness Crisis
Experts warn that the UK's housing crisis is intensifying, with insufficient social housing construction and rising homelessness rates, particularly among older adults. Calls for urban densification and sustained investment grow louder.
London Damp Crisis: Expert Warns of Rising Health Risks
A new report reveals London as the UK's worst hotspot for damp in social housing, prompting urgent warnings from property experts about repair costs and public health dangers.
Londoners Share How They Got on Property Ladder
First-time buyers in London share their journeys to homeownership through shared ownership schemes, discounted purchases, and subsidized rent programs.
Croydon Council Tenants 'Ignored' as Housing Service Fails
Croydon Council tenants express feeling 'ignored and neglected' with satisfaction at 29%, as complaints handling falters and re-letting delays exceed targets.
London's £30m Plan to Reverse Youth Club Closures
City Hall invests £30m in late-night youth clubs across all 32 boroughs to combat gang crime after 81 centres closed since 2010. Community leaders hail initiative as critical for at-risk youth.
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South London Youth Service Battles Closure Threat
Streatham Youth and Community Trust faces shutdown due to debt and mismanagement, but staff and community rally to save the vital service for hundreds of children.
Hillingdon Council's Housing Buy-Back Hits Cost Wall
Hillingdon Council's initiative to repurchase former council homes under the Right to Buy Back scheme faces delays due to unexpectedly high contractor refurbishment costs, though the council remains committed to expanding social housing.
Over-55s Homelessness Surges as Benefits Fail to Cover Rising Rents
Richard Hewett's story highlights a growing crisis: older adults facing homelessness due to benefit freezes, rising costs, and a severe shortage of social housing across the UK.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Ends, Parents Can Buy School Uniforms
The two-child benefit cap has officially ended, allowing families on Universal Credit to receive support regardless of family size. Parents share how this change will help them afford school uniforms and trips.
Mamdani's Housing Voucher Appeal Angers Homeless Advocates
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to appeal a court order expanding housing vouchers, despite campaign promises, has drawn criticism from homeless advocates as he faces a $5.4 billion budget deficit.
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Family's 8-Month Housing Battle Ends After Media Call
A West London family endured leaks, mould, and a defective gas cooker for months before their housing association acted following press involvement, highlighting systemic repair failures.
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