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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
News London has published 6 stories involving Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, from July 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Council & Politics · Hammersmith & FulhamHammersmith and Fulham council tax could rise 150%
Hammersmith and Fulham council is considering a council tax increase of up to 150% for Band D properties, which would raise annual bills to £2,522.50. This measure is being explored due to a projected 40% reduction in the council's annual budget, attributed to central government funding changes.
Hammersmith & Fulham3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Crime & Safety · LondonGrenfell investigation: 20 organisations, 54 individuals face potential charges
The Metropolitan Police has submitted an evidence file to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning the Grenfell Tower fire, naming 20 organisations and 54 individuals. Potential charges include corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences. The CPS is expected to make charging decisions before the disaster's 10th anniversary in 2027.
London3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council faces £113.5m deficit as report warns of financial risks
Barnet Council is projected to face a budget deficit of nearly £113.5 million by the 2027/28 financial year, according to BBC data. An external review by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government identified nine out of ten risk ratings for almost half of its recommendations.
Barnet3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 55
Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council faces questions over unminuted Gaskell appointment
Croydon Council appointed Stephen Gaskell as interim assistant chief executive in July 2026. However, the decision is absent from the council’s appointments committee minutes for the period January to September 2026. This follows warnings from government commissioners about the impact of interim managers on council continuity.
Croydon3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 77 · Hype 65
Council & Politics · London£168.3m pledged to house London rough sleepers by Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged £168.3 million to reduce rough sleeping in London by Christmas, with Barnet-based charity Homeless Action in Barnet allocated £330,997. The funding aims to provide emergency accommodation and support services, though no fixed duration for housing offers has been set.
London5 min readTrust 58 · Craft 72 · Hype 30
Property & Planning · Tower HamletsHigh Court dismisses challenge to Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court
The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association lost a High Court bid to block the Chinese embassy’s move to East Smithfield. Judges ruled Tower Hamlets Council and the Government had properly considered terrorism, protest and safety concerns raised by 100 nearby properties.
Tower Hamlets4 min readTrust 38 · Craft 77 · Hype 52