Check your fire risk: Hackney council issues country’s biggest data base of fire assessment reports In a step which puts the area ahead of any other part of the country, almost all the official fire … by Sophia Ankel/ November 26, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, News/
Photography exhibition celebrates 10 years of Phoenix Community Housing Phoenix Community Housing is celebrating 10 years of being the first resident-owned and led housing association in London with a … by Mayran Osman/ November 26, 2017/ Housing, Lewisham/
Council discloses source of Hopetown data as it rejects suggestions it was ever lost The source of data supporting the controversial decision to downsize the Hopetown hostel was made public yesterday by Tower Hamlets … by Poppy Noor/ November 23, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/
The budget verdict: Hammond criticised for inaction over pollution, housing and social care Councillors from the Eastlondonlines boroughs have come out in force to criticise budget proposals presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, … by Luke Vance Barr/ November 23, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, News, Politics/
‘Unacceptable’ Croydon Westfield development on collision course with Mayor of London The decision to limit the allocation of affordable housing in the prestigious £1.4bn Croydon Westfield project to just 20 per cent … by Jamie Macwhirter/ November 23, 2017/ Croydon, Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics/
Croydon seeks urgent Government help over “unsustainable” universal credit costs Extra funding is needed to stop hundreds of local families on universal credit from being made homeless, Croydon Council has … by Emma Snaith/ November 20, 2017/ Croydon, Housing, Lead Stories/
Hackney reduces homelessness but remains among worst 10 boroughs in the country Homelessness in Hackney has reduced by 21 per cent over the past year but the borough still remains among the … by Sophia Ankel/ November 15, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, News, Society/
Inside Glenkerry House, the East London tower block where homes are still affordable If you’re under 25 (30, 35, or even 40) the idea of buying a house in London becomes more remote … by Stanley Kasirowore/ November 12, 2017/ Features, General Features, Housing, Society/
Feminist group campaign to save Whitechapel hostel Campaigners are fighting to save a women-only hostel in Whitechapel from closure, warning vulnerable victims could end up homeless. The … by Sophie Thompson/ November 7, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, People, Tower Hamlets/
How the rise in interest rates will affect Lewisham households Lewisham residents could be among those affected by the recent rise in interest rates, where median household incomes are 15 … by Holly Patrick/ November 6, 2017/ Business, Housing, Lewisham, News, Politics/
How Hackney housing boom is pricing renters on benefits out of the market Less than 3 per cent of privately rented properties in Hackney are affordable for those reliant on housing benefits, according … by Sophie Thompson/ November 6, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Local News, News, Society/
News in Brief Construction begins Hackney Council’s scheme to build 28 new social rent homes Construction has started on a scheme in Hackney … by Olivia Spring/ November 2, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Housing, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/
Clapton flats to have custom-built balconies for Jewish families Hackney Council is to build a block of flats in Clapton in accordance with Jewish Sabbath laws, as part … by Holly Patrick/ October 25, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Local News, News/
Lewisham Poverty Commission unveils report Lewisham needs to enable local people to access decent work, reduce the number of children living in low-income households and … by Olivia Spring/ October 20, 2017/ Health, Housing, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics/
Croydon Council to install sprinklers in tower blocks Croydon council have begun the installation process of fitting sprinklers in its 25 tallest tower blocks. Following the tragedy at … by Olivia Spring/ October 18, 2017/ Croydon, Housing, News/
Residents celebrate re-opening of nine new council homes in Wood Vale, Forest Hill Residents of an estate in Forest Hill celebrated the re-opening of nine new council homes last week, part of an ambitious … by Phoebe Gardner/ October 17, 2017/ Housing, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Cladding removed from New Cross tower blocks after failing fire safety tests Potentially dangerous cladding is being removed from three residential tower blocks in New Cross after failing fire safety tests in the summer. … by Phoebe Gardner/ October 13, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Tower Hamlets Mayor lobbies Sadiq to review pace of developments Tower Hamlets Mayor John Biggs has called on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to review the scale of development and … by Matty Edwards/ September 22, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/
Campaigners welcome crackdown on Hackney rogue landlords Campaigners have welcomed proposals by Hackney Council to force those letting property to acquire licenses in a crackdown on rogue … by Matty Edwards/ September 21, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, News/
Plans for Hackney restoration housing scheme revealed Designs have been revealed for Hackney Council’s programme to turn old garages and other underused council-owned land into 39 new … by Frances Rankin/ September 7, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Local News/
Tower Hamlets Mayor speaks out over foster care row The Mayor of Tower Hamlets branded stories in the media accusing his authority of distressing a Christian girl by placing … by Frances Rankin/ September 5, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/
Luxury flat redevelopment must include LGBT venue Tower Hamlets Council has ordered housing developers to include a LGBT bar as part of its multi-million pound development on … by Alex Wilson/ August 7, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Council urged to build Croydon’s tallest building Croydon Council has been urged by a housing developer to speed up the approval process for its plan to build … by Alex Wilson/ August 3, 2017/ Business, Croydon, Housing, Lead Stories, News/
End ‘extortionate’ fees to renters says council Estate agents in Hackney are coming under increasing pressure to stop charging unfair fees on private rentals. 143 letting agents … by Alex Wilson/ July 28, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, News/
33 self-built homes to be constructed in Ladywell A crowd-funding campaign has been launched to raise money for the construction of 33 new self-built homes in Ladywell. The … by Alex Wilson/ July 13, 2017/ Business, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Society/
Housing charter to protect against ‘rogue’ landlords A charter to protect private renters in Tower Hamlets against exploitative landlords will launch at the end of the month. … by Alex Wilson/ July 13, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/
Grenfell contractor in Council fraud investigation The contractor responsible for the fire alarms at Grenfell Tower is part of an ongoing fraud investigation by police and … by Alex Wilson/ July 12, 2017/ Crime, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, News/
Fire tears through unfinished luxury flats development in Bow Wharf A fire has torn through an unoccupied block of flats being built in Bow Wharf. Around 80 firefighters and 12 … by Alex Wilson/ July 3, 2017/ Housing, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/
Flammable cladding to be removed from four East London blocks Flammable cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower will be removed from a block at the Woodberry Down Estate, … by Alex Wilson/ June 27, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/
Squatters invade 17th century Hackney mansion Squatters have occupied a Grade 2 listed mansion at 195 Mare Street in Hackney. Local residents have faced sleepless nights … by Charlotte Leedham/ May 22, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Local News, News/
#ELLection: Crime, poverty, mental health – the issues our MPs must tackle With the general election now just four weeks away, ELL takes a look at some of the key issues that each of … by Rianna Newman/ May 10, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, ELLection, Environment, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
Why people in Lewisham don’t mind their noisy neighbours Lewisham has the least noise complaints in London, it was announced this week – with only 458 complaints logged in … by Phoebe Gardner/ March 27, 2017/ Housing, Lewisham/
Hackney house prices falter while Croydon sales soar Property sales in Hackney were down 37 per cent last year, according to a new survey. Meanwhile Croydon has been … by Rebecca Holmshaw/ March 23, 2017/ Hackney, Housing/
Homelessness in Lewisham could be solved The possibility of solving the homelessness crisis in Lewisham is coming closer, giving hope to hundreds of those sleeping rough … by Phoebe Gardner/ March 20, 2017/ Housing, Lewisham/
Croydon letting agent jailed for stealing thousands A Croydon letting agent – described by a judge as being “thoroughly dishonest” – has been jailed for 19 months after making … by Sophie Thompson/ March 16, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Housing, Lead Stories/
Boat dwellers protest overhaul of moorings on Regent’s Canal Boat dwellers in Tower Hamlets are protesting plans to overhaul the moorings system along a historic stretch of Regent’s Canal. … by Victoria Lancaster/ March 9, 2017/ Housing, Local News, Tower Hamlets/
Tower Hamlets: growing up poor in the borough with a missing ‘middle’ Tower Hamlets is one of the UK’s most unequal boroughs. The borough has a far higher proportion of high earners … by Aisha Majid/ March 7, 2017/ Features, General Features, Housing, Local News, Tower Hamlets/
Croydon has lowest rent prices in capital New figures released by HomeLet rental agency state that Croydon has the lowest average rent throughout Greater London, on … by Courteney Mussell/ March 3, 2017/ Croydon, Data, Housing, News/
Royal Mail reveal Croydon’s moving habits More people are moving in and out of Croydon than anywhere else in the nation, according to recent data from Royal … by Eshna Mangat/ March 2, 2017/ Croydon, Data, Housing/
Landlords urged to let homes to Syrian refugees Landlords in Lewisham are being urged to rent their properties to Syrian refugees as the borough welcomes the first of … by Victoria Lancaster/ March 1, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Society/