London
Pupils get a taste of Africa with Genesis
Pupils at a Hackney primary school have taken part in a workshop to learn about the arts of African drumming, dancing and storytelling, thanks to funding from Genesis Housing Group’s ‘Community Chest’ fund.
Notting Hill Housing Trust staff to strike
UNISON members working at Notting Hill Housing Trust (NHHT) will take strike action on Monday 15 March, after more than 93 per cent of them voted in favour of industrial action.
Urban artwork marks start of residential scheme
Work is underway on Highbury Gardens, a major new £29 million residential scheme in Islington.
Kitchen garden launched to encourage residents to grow their own food
A kitchen garden has been launched in Church Street, Westminster, in a bid to encourage residents to grow their own food.
£900,000 boost to help homeless in London
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced a £900,000 funding boost to help hundreds of the capital’s homeless gain essential skills and get back to work.
Residents vote to transfer homes to London and Quadrant
Residents have voted in favour of transfering ownership of their Lewisham Council homes to London and Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q).
Westminster Council to transform 1950s estates
Westminster Council has agreed the 'blueprint' to transform unsustainable 1950s estates in central London into 21st century housing.
Healey responds to Mayor’s affordable housing plan
Housing Minister John Healey has warned that the Mayor of London’s plans for affordable housing in the capital are not enough, but he has held back from using his ministerial powers that enable him to compel changes.
Green light for Barham Park Estate redevelopment
The Mayor of London and Brent Council has this week approved plans for the phased demolition and redevelopment of Barham Park Estate.
Hillingdon plans to close its ALMO
Hillingdon will become the first local authority in the country to close its arms length management organisation (ALMO) and return housing management to the council.
