Lambeth proposes changes to rules on priority for temporary accommodation
Lambeth has put forward a series of changes to its Placement Policy, amid a huge increase in spending on housing homeless families
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New landlord licensing scheme to extend higher housing standards throughout Lambeth
Tens of thousands of private sector tenants can demand better conditions and tougher protections from rogue landlords from today [September 1] as the council’s new property licensing scheme is...
High Court rejects challenge to Lambeth plans to reclaim over 160 former council homes to tackle housing crisis
A High Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge against Lambeth’s decision to take back over 160 former council homes being rented in the private sector, to instead house...
Lambeth: Chancellor’s first Budget is a welcome move to restoring vital services – but more needs to be done
Lambeth Council has welcomed the Government’s Budget as an essential first step on the road to rebuilding Britain’s under-pressure front-line services.
Cabinet member blog: The impact the housing crisis is having on Lambeth Council’s services
Providing social housing is one of the most important things we do as local councils - but the demand for our services has risen to unprecedented levels.
Lambeth calls for urgent Budget help with temporary accommodation crisis
Councils need “urgent” help to cope with demands including the spiralling costs of finding homes for the growing numbers of homeless people across the country, Lambeth has warned the...
Lambeth launches new licensing scheme to boost housing quality
Lambeth Council has launched its new property licensing scheme, designed to tackle rogue landlords and improve conditions for people living in private rented accommodation in parts of the borough.
Lambeth takes back council homes from fraudulent tenants
Lambeth is seizing back scores of fraudulently rented council homes, as part of its drive to increase the number of properties available for people who need a roof above...