Temporary housing comes under criticism Temporary housing in Croydon has come under criticism after an undercover Dispatches reporter claims to have found hotels in bad … by Rachael Healy/ December 5, 2011/ Croydon, Housing/
Croydon plan to relocate homeless is refuted by Northern councils who “don’t have surplus housing” A plan by Croydon council to relocate homeless families to northern towns has been cast into doubt after it became … by Rachael Healy/ November 29, 2011/ Housing, Lead Stories, Society/
Shoreditch squatters in court over protest Shoreditch squatters were among 11 people in court on Wednesday for their involvement in a protest coordinated by Squatters Action … by Tabby Kinder/ November 23, 2011/ Hackney, Housing, Society/
Hackney squatters fight off eviction for third time Hackney squatters successfully resisted eviction on Friday morning for the third time in the past two weeks. by Tabby Kinder/ November 18, 2011/ Hackney, Housing/
Wharf transformation plan ”fails on housing” Plans for a multi-billion pound development on Deptford’s riverside will not deliver enough affordable housing – and fail to meet … by Michael Pooler/ November 18, 2011/ Housing, Lewisham/
Croydon’s housing benefit claimants up Croydon residents are increasingly struggling to meet the cost of rent as government figures reveal a sharp increase in the … by Michael Pooler/ November 8, 2011/ Croydon, Housing/
Hackney squatters resist double eviction Protesters descended on Tesco in Morning Lane, Hackney, earlier today in retaliation to a court-ordered double squat eviction. by Tabby Kinder/ November 4, 2011/ Hackney, Housing, Society/
Application made for twin skyscrapers in Croydon Croydon has potential to become the second Canary Wharf if plans to build a second 55-storey skyscraper on Lansdowne Road … by Dominika Stefanska/ November 4, 2011/ Croydon, Housing, Society/
800 new homes in Olympic legacy 800 new homes were promised to Tower Hamlets after the Olympic Park Legacy Company submitted a planning application for a … by Hala Elnahas/ November 3, 2011/ Housing, Tower Hamlets/
Locals priced out of Shoreditch as demand in the east End rises In the 90s it was the urban playground of the Britart crowd and celebrated as the capital’s creative and artistic … by Christina Adamidou/ November 1, 2011/ Business, Features, Housing, Society/
Squatting is about need, not about lifestyle Today the government is planning to outlaw squatting in a populist move that will see a very vulnerable group of … by Koos Couvee/ November 1, 2011/ Commentary, Crime, Housing/
Twelve arrests at Squatters occupation of Parliament Green and MP Crispin Blunt’s home Hundreds of police were deployed late last night to kettle a ‘mass sleep out’ against a proposed late amendment to … by Tabby Kinder/ November 1, 2011/ Housing, Lead Stories, Society, Uncategorized/
Last remaining Jewish hospital to be demolished The Jewish Maternity Hospital in Whitechapel, known as Mother Levy’s”, is to be demolished and replaced by a five-story housing … by Hala Elnahas/ October 31, 2011/ Housing, Tower Hamlets/
LIVE: Bedford House Squat eviction in Shoreditch Squatters at Bedford House in Shoreditch have been preparing for the worst overnight, as they will face eviction by bailiffs … by Koos Couvee/ October 28, 2011/ Housing, Lead Stories/
Shoreditch squat to be evicted Friday morning An East London squatters group are organising a “party of resistance” to eviction tonight . The squatters are due to … by Tabby Kinder/ October 27, 2011/ Housing, Lead Stories, Society/
Kingsland Shopping Centre Revisited Last week ELL reported the publication of the Dalston Action Plan. Since then blogs have started to highlight key developments. by Erica Mochia/ October 18, 2011/ Hackney, Housing, Society/
Fined for renting out property during Olympics Home owners in East London, who let their properties during the Olympics, could face a fine of up to £20,000. … by Hala Elnahas/ October 8, 2011/ Housing, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/
Controversial housing development gets final approval After nine years and four planning applications, permission has been given for a controversial housing development in Croydon against the … by Jade McLachlan/ September 12, 2011/ Features, Housing/
Croydon opens One Stop Shop for riot victims A One Stop Shop to help residents and businesses affected by the outbreak of rioting in the borough will open … by Belinda Otas/ August 25, 2011/ Business, Croydon, Housing/
Whitechapel market gets £11m Olympics boost Stallholders have given a mixed welcome to plans to spend £11m on regenerating Whitechapel High Street market in a bid … by ELL Admin/ July 5, 2011/ Business, Employment, Housing, Tower Hamlets/
£165 million boost for council housing Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman announced this week that £165 million will be targeted on improving housing standards in … by Eastlondonlines/ June 17, 2011/ Housing, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/
‘Paid’ volunteering scheme on trial Lewisham will be the only London borough trialling a two-year scheme ‘paying’ people to volunteer by Ema Globyte/ June 1, 2011/ Education, Housing, Lewisham/
Opposition to Limehouse Cut development Campaigners defending the Limehouse Cut’s historical canal-side landscape against housing developments by Eastlondonlines/ May 27, 2011/ Housing, Tower Hamlets/
Concerns raised over housing chief’s comments on council homes for pregnant women Concerns have been raised over controversial comments made by Croydon’s housing chief about the entitlement of pregnant women to council … by Tom Middleton/ February 11, 2011/ Housing, Lead Stories/
Estate agents ordered to remove signs Estate agents in Tower Hamlets have been given an ultimatum on managing their company signs. by Michael Northcott/ January 17, 2011/ Housing, Tower Hamlets/
Residents show anger over ‘devastating’ cuts Residents from Hackney and Tower Hamlets protested outside Downing Street yesterday afternoon against the Government’s changes to social housing and … by Charles Alderwick/ December 16, 2010/ Hackney, Housing/
Your chance to report local empty homes This week, the public is being asked to identify empty properties in an effort to restore homes to use, and … by Charles Alderwick/ November 24, 2010/ Housing, Lewisham/
Bullock predicts: “Swiftly escalating housing crisis” There is no good news this week for more than 14,000 households currently stuck on the Lewisham housing waiting lists … by Jade Impleton-Jackman/ October 21, 2010/ Housing, Lewisham/
A new exodus for the Haredim? How harsh benefit cuts could wreck a unique community For Hackney's Haredi Jewish population, proposed government benefit cuts for large families could mean trouble. Over 90 per cent of … by Anna Haswell/ October 8, 2010/ Features, Housing, Lead Stories/
Film-maker celebrates first social housing A Poplar film-maker will explore the history of social housing in the East End by Cat Wiener/ September 29, 2010/ Housing, Tower Hamlets/
Wapping residents vs Tower Hamlets Homes Residents on a Wapping estate, fighting against plans to impose a new by Cat Wiener/ September 29, 2010/ Housing, Tower Hamlets/
Households along East London Lines to suffer under local housing allowance cuts Many families living in boroughs along the East London Line will struggle to make ends meet as government cuts to … by Cat Wiener/ September 13, 2010/ Housing, Lead Stories/
New report shows ‘mixed picture’ for house prices despite promise of Olympics boom House prices have risen in East London since the Olympics were announced, a survey has shown - but some neighbourhoods … by Anna Haswell/ August 6, 2010/ Housing, Lead Stories/
Allied against Osborne’s housing benefit cuts More than 425,000 Londoners could lose their homes if the Government plans to cap housing benefit are pushed through un-amended, … by Eastlondonlines/ July 23, 2010/ Housing, Lead Stories/
Jobless? Pick up your bed and walk east As the Government threatens to cap housing benefit at £250 per week for a one bed flat Boris Johnson is … by Eastlondonlines/ July 23, 2010/ Features, Housing/
Exclusive: Housing crisis in East London boroughs The decline in house building completions is creating a “shocking housing crisis” according to the homeless charity Shelter. East London … by Rosalynn Ghubril/ May 31, 2010/ Features, Housing/
Luxury flats at Loampit? Campaigners against a 24 storey redevelopment project at Loampit Vale are considering taking Lewisham by Cat Wiener/ April 29, 2010/ Housing, Lewisham/
HOUSING WEEK: Hackney’s empty homes Hackney has a housing shortage, some say it is a crisis. The borough has around 15,500 people on the council … by Neil Roberts/ April 13, 2010/ Features, Housing, Lead Stories/
HOUSING WEEK: Locked gates to a new home Hackney Borough Council has a housing waiting list of more than 15,000. It also has more than 17,000 people in … by Neil Roberts/ April 12, 2010/ Hackney, Housing/
Hackney homeless thrown back onto streets by council It started with banging and smashing sounds somewhere above their flats. After several minutes water began to pour through the … by Neil Roberts/ April 12, 2010/ Features, Housing/