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Property & Planning · LondonLondon boroughs to receive £6bn for affordable homes
The UK government has announced £6 billion in funding for affordable housing in London over the next four years. Approximately 70% of the homes built are intended for social rent, a move welcomed by London boroughs and housing associations.
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Property & Planning · CamdenCamden affordable homes slashed by hundreds
Hundreds of affordable homes originally promised for major Camden developments have been lost or are at risk. At Camden Goods Yard, affordable homes were reduced from 203 to 83, and at the O2 Centre site, they were cut from 570 to 330.
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Council & Politics · SouthwarkSouthwark’s new Green leader plans to make driving harder in the borough
Southwark Council’s new Green leader, James McAsh, has announced plans to make driving more difficult in the borough. The measures include blocking rat runs and expanding low-traffic neighbourhoods to improve air quality and road safety for children.
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Property & Planning · CamdenProperty guardianship grows in Barnet as rents rise
Hampstead’s former care home now houses 50 guardians paying £580 a month, far below local rents. The arrangement offers no tenancy rights, 28-day eviction notices, and uncertain futures as developers move in. Barnet sees rising demand amid London’s housing crisis.
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Council & Politics · LondonFamilies in London temporary housing denied air conditioning
Families living in temporary accommodation in a London glass tower were reportedly denied access to in-built air conditioning during a heatwave. According to a letter from Fernando Quintana Marrero published by The Guardian, the building possesses the necessary cooling systems, but they were not offered as an amenity to residents.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden Council commits £39m to rough sleeping services in 2026
Camden Council has allocated £39 million this year to tackle rough sleeping, designing services with people who have experienced homelessness. The council says more national funding is essential to address rising street homelessness in central London.
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