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WorldWandsworth Council Fined for Disabled Woman's Housing Delay
Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay £6,300 to a disabled woman, referred to as Miss X, after failing to move her from unsuitable accommodation for over two and a half years. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman cited the council's failure to secure alternative housing and address a persistent leak.
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Local News · ColindaleColindale Residents Face Heatwave Without Air Conditioning
Residents in temporary accommodation at Britannia Point, Colindale, have had their air conditioning switched off while private tenants in the same building continue to use theirs. Temperatures in affected flats have reportedly exceeded 40C.
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Council housing in Barnet: the register, bidding, and help if you are at risk of losing your home
How Barnet’s housing register and bidding system work, what the priority bands mean in practice, and what the council must do if you are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
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Council & PoliticsRent Controls Ruled Out for England
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed that rent controls will not be introduced in England. She stated that the Renters' Rights Act, implemented in May, is already influencing the rental market. The decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
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WorldUK Homes at Risk from Rising Temperatures
A growing number of UK homes are at risk of becoming 'death traps' as temperatures climb. Historical building practices, designed for a milder climate, have left many properties vulnerable to overheating, with limited options for effective cooling.
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Property & Planning · Chipping BarnetChipping Barnet Foxtons building to become homes
The former Foxtons building at 98-100 High Street in Chipping Barnet is set for a mixed-use redevelopment. Planning permission has been granted for 11 new homes and commercial space, with construction expected soon.
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