Croydon introduces licensing plans to improve private rentals, protect tenants, and tackle unsafe housing. Croydon Council Plans Crackdown on Poor Private Landlord Housing Croydon Council will restart a licensing plan. This aims to improve private rentals and protect tenants in Croydon, as one in four residents rent from private landlords. Selective licensing needs landlords to…
Somerset’s Local Plan, guiding development, is delayed until 2029 due to housing targets and nutrient issues. Somerset Local Plan Delayed: New Housing Blueprint Pushed to 2029 Somerset’s new Local Plan will take longer than expected. It will be finished in the spring of 2029, a year later than planned. A Local Plan guides where to…
Fed up with constant fly-tipping, a Bradford resident demands action on wasteland near his home, suggesting new housing. Bradford Man Wants Houses Built on Wasteland Due to Illegal Dumping A man is upset about a wasteland near his home. David Wilkinson is 66 and lives in Bradford. People are dumping trash there, and it bothers…
A couple with six children is facing eviction after 17 years, fearing homelessness and inadequate support. Couple Faces Eviction After 17 Years, Fears Living in a Tent Geoff and Colette Stothard might lose their house. They have lived there for seventeen years with their family, which includes six kids. They rent the place in Gateacre.…
Homes in a six-year-old West London estate face mould and leaks. Residents report long waits for essential repairs. West London Homes Plagued by Leaks and Mold After Only Six Years People in a Shepherd’s Bush tower have problems. It’s near the Westfield shopping center and their homes have leaks and mold. The building is only…
Allan, Coursington & Draffen Towers to be demolished in a controlled blowdown as part of a major housing initiative. Motherwell Towers Set for Blowdown in Ambitious Regeneration Plan Hey, guess what’s happening in Motherwell? They’re taking down three high-rise buildings! Allan, Coursington, and Draffen Towers are all coming down. The plan is to blow them…
Alfold faces sewage issues worsened by new homes. MP Jeremy Hunt urges Thames Water upgrades before more building occurs. Surrey Village Sewage Crisis Demands Urgent Action Amid Housing Growth A village in Surrey faces a sewage problem. Alfold’s sewage system struggles with current use, potentially worsening with new homes planned, causing concerns about more sewage…
Bristol considers permanent sites for van dwellers amid rising numbers, aiming to provide stability and address community needs. Bristol Explores Permanent Sites For Growing Van Dweller Community Bristol may build permanent van-dweller sites. Councillors are meeting to discuss this today. They want to help those living in vehicles and aid those seeking houses. Van dwellers…
New homes in Coventry are providing Gypsy, Roma & Traveller families with safe, modern housing that respects their culture and offers stability. Coventry Homes Bring Joy to Gypsy Roma and Traveller Families New houses are making families happy in Coventry. These families are Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller. A project finished recently on Rosamund Close. Rooftop…
Bristol regeneration gets funding to construct homes at Frome Gateway, its city center and speed up development. Bristol Housing Projects Receive Government Funding Boost Bristol will get money for new home projects. These projects will build thousands of homes in the middle of Bristol. The government wants to speed up construction. The Prime Minister talked…