Most London boroughs will raise council tax by 4.99% in 2025/26. One borough is increasing taxes by 8.99%, while one froze it. Most London boroughs will raise council tax by 4.99% in 2025/26. One borough is increasing taxes by 8.99%, while one froze it. London Borough Council Tax Rises Confirmed for 2025 2026, See Full…
Most London boroughs will raise council tax by 4.99% in 2025/26. One borough is increasing taxes by 8.99%, while one froze it. London Borough Council Tax Rises Confirmed for 2025 2026, See Full List I saw the council tax increases for London in 2025/26. The PA news agency put the list together, noting that one…
Council tax rates are rising across England, with Essex confirming a 3.75% increase for the upcoming financial year. England Council Tax Set to Rise as Essex Increases Rates by 3.75% Most English homes will see higher council tax for a third year. Councils are finalizing their plans now. Essex will increase their rates by over…
London councils vary wildly in garden waste collection fees. Some charge up to £101 yearly, while others offer free service. London Garden Bin Collection Prices Vary Up to £101 Across Boroughs Spring is coming, so London gardens need care. Some councils charge extra for collecting garden waste, while others offer this service for free. Garden…
Shoppers narrowly avoided injury when heavy seats were thrown from an upper level at Westfield in East London. Westfield Shoppers Escape Injury After Seats Thrown From Balcony Shoppers at Westfield in East London had a close call. Someone threw a large seat from an upper level, and it almost hit people down below. Police started…
The Carpenters Estate regeneration in Newham faces rising costs and now extends to 14 years, despite councilor concerns. Stratford Estate Regeneration Continues, Project Extended By Three Years Newham officials made a choice. They disagreed with certain council members about the Carpenters Estate project. Some councilors worried about rising costs. The project’s borrowing costs jumped from…
Lambeth faces selling properties to repay a £40M bailout needed for its housing account. Future funding may also be required. Lambeth Borough May Sell Homes to Repay £40 Million Government Bailout Lambeth needs to repay a £40 million bailout. The government gave Lambeth this money. The council might sell homes to get cash. Lambeth’s finance…
The Carpenters Estate’s renewal in Stratford sees cost jump by £600M, raising concerns among Newham councillors. Stratford Estate Regeneration Faces Concerns as Costs Soar to £1.4 Billion Newham councillors are worried. A housing project’s cost jumped to £1.4 billion. The Carpenters Estate’s renewal price rose by £600 million over two years. A report says building…
Hallsville Tavern in Newham could be demolished for a six-story block with flats and shop space. Council vote next week. East London Pub Demolition Possible for New Six Storey Flat Block Hey, guess what’s happening in Newham? An old pub might disappear. They want to build flats where Hallsville Tavern is now. Adamsons Investments wants…
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…