Mamdani Launches Free Grocery Store in New York
New York politician Zohran Mamdani has initiated a free grocery store project, aiming to combat food insecurity and provide essential supplies to residents in need.
Category : Social Housing
Croydon Council Raises Social Housing Rents by 4.8%
Croydon Council announces a 4.8% rent increase for social housing from April 2026, driven by inflation and new safety laws like Awaab's Law, affecting service charges and parking fees.
Southwark Council's New Repairs Plan Targets Damp and Mould
Southwark Council unveils its Better Repairs Plan featuring new technology and dedicated neighbourhood teams to address serious failings in social housing repairs.
Ramsgate Youth Centre Saved After Charity Campaign
Pie Factory Music charity secures future of Ramsgate's last youth centre through Pride in Place funding, highlighting national crisis in youth service provision.
Kingston Council Approves 4.8% Rent Rise for Tenants
Kingston Council tenants face average weekly rent increases of £6.75 from April 2026, with hikes up to 4.8% to fund housing projects including estate redevelopment.
London Charity Serves 38M Meals, Seeks Tax Changes
The Felix Project, London's biggest food redistribution charity founded in memory of a 14-year-old boy, provides 38 million meals yearly while advocating for government tax incentives to increase donations.
Felix Project: 38M Meals Yearly for London Families
The Felix Project, founded in memory of 14-year-old Felix, has grown into London's largest food redistribution charity, providing over 38 million meals annually while advocating for government tax reforms.
Foster Care Recruitment Drive Ignores Key Carer Concerns
The government's new £88m fostering recruitment campaign faces criticism for avoiding the core issue: why thousands of carers are leaving due to inadequate pay and support.
Private Child Social Care Providers Accused of Profiteering
Private child social care providers in England are facing criticism for prioritising profits over vulnerable children's welfare, leading to calls for reform.
Southwark Council Plans Community Land Trust in Peckham
Southwark Council is progressing with a Community Land Trust project in Peckham, offering 12 homes priced based on local incomes to help those excluded from social housing.
Man Ordered to Pay £30k for Illegal Council Subletting
A Wandsworth man has been ordered to repay nearly £30,000 after illegally subletting his social housing property while living elsewhere, depriving someone in need of a home.
Southwark's First Modular Homes Help Homeless Residents
Southwark Council unveils eight SoloHaus modular homes in Bermondsey, providing temporary housing and support for homeless individuals to transition to permanent accommodation.
UK Poverty Normalised as Food Bank Demand Soars
Letters to the Guardian reveal deepening poverty across Britain, with food banks overwhelmed and calls for social security reinvestment and community participation.
Elderly Forced Out as Melbourne Housing Towers Face Demolition
Senior citizens in Melbourne's public housing towers confront relocation challenges after Victorian government announces demolition of seven buildings specifically for older residents.
Landlord Tax Breaks Cost More Than Social Housing Support
Research reveals Australia spent $12.3bn on property investor tax concessions in 2025, exceeding the $9.6bn allocated to social housing, homelessness services and rent assistance combined.
Hounslow Council Raises Social Rents by 4.8%
Hounslow Council announces significant rent increases for social housing tenants, with rents rising by up to 4.8% and additional fees for estate maintenance.
91-Year-Old Ex-Nurse Left Without Hot Water for Months
A 91-year-old former nurse in West London sheltered housing has been without usable hot water for nearly two months, forced to boil kettles to wash as brown, rusty water flows from taps.
Key Workers Save £6,000 Rent with London Discount Homes
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's new 'Key Worker Living Rent' scheme aims to build 6,000 rent-controlled homes by 2030, offering savings up to £7,000 yearly for essential workers.
Starmer Caps Ground Rents After Rayner Rebellion Fears
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has introduced a £250 annual cap on ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales, following concerns of a rebellion led by Angela Rayner.
Record UK 'Very Deep Poverty' Hits 6.8 Million People
Analysis reveals 6.8 million Britons live in very deep poverty, the highest level in 30 years, with households unable to afford basic essentials like food and warmth.
Housing Loophole Lets Abusers Control Victims After They Flee
Hackney Council warns joint tenancy rules allow domestic abusers to maintain control over victims even after they escape, calling for new eviction powers for social landlords.
Somerset Council Housing Success Highlights National Barriers
New council homes in Minehead offer hope amid housing crisis, but debt and policy gaps hinder Labour's social housing vision across the UK.
Squatters Occupy Electric Meter Room in South London Flats
Residents at Poet's Court in South Norwood demand action from landlord L&Q after squatters break into communal electricity room, creating fire hazards and safety concerns.
Labour Hits Back at Greens Over Brighton Housing Policy
Brighton and Hove Labour leader Bella Sankey responds to Green Party housing proposals, highlighting her council's existing 'buy the supply' policy implementation.
Legal Fight Over Clockwork Orange Estate Demolition
Residents of the Lesnes estate in south-east London, featured in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, launch legal challenge against demolition plans citing climate concerns.
West London Council Approves 41 Affordable Homes
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has unanimously approved two housing schemes delivering 41 affordable homes, including family flats and accessible units with sustainable features.
Scotland's Awaab's Law Targets Damp and Mould in Homes
New Scottish regulations mandate landlords to investigate and repair damp and mould within set timescales, implementing Awaab's Law to protect tenants across social and private housing sectors.
Zero Bills Homes: Britain's Energy Revolution
Explore the government's Warm Homes plan and the reality of 'zero bills' homes with solar panels and heat pumps. Can this vision tackle fuel poverty and climate goals?
Merton Council Acquires 146 Social Homes in Mitcham
Merton Council has approved plans to acquire 146 social homes at the former Mitcham Gasworks site, addressing the borough's housing crisis and growing waiting list.
Lewisham council rent set to rise by £6 a week
Lewisham Council plans a 4.8% rent increase from April 2026, adding £5.95 weekly for the average tenant. The rise follows government policy and aims to address housing budget challenges.
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