#housing-issues

#housing-issues

London Councils report that the capital is experiencing a significant drop in demand for school places due to a declining birth rate, down by 20% since 2012.

We feel insulted. Our lives are worth 100. It's not just about the lift not working, I think it's borderline negligence.

Peter Yu expressed deep concerns for his safety and health, stating: “What if there is a fire? What if I have a heart attack? Who will come and get me? Lives are at stake here.”

At one stage, Hayes was taken to hospital after her lips swelled up to twice their normal size after she went into anaphylactic shock.

According to Havering Council, an enforcement notice has been issued to 107 South End Road amid suspicions it is being used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without permission.

Since I moved here there have been no repairs. The hot water isn't working in my bathroom. I have no shower at the moment, so I can not even wash my baby.

"If you've ever lived in a home where you can hear your neighbor sneezing through the wall-or worse, arguing at 2 a.m.-you know the frustration of thin walls."

Many residents expressed concerns during a recent survey about the city’s plans to build low-income housing on downtown parking lots, fearing it would harm local businesses.

"I can't believe it... They should be named and shamed. It's embarrassing. It's incompetent, to say the least."

The tragedy of the DUI crash in Napa highlights the devastating impact of impaired driving, particularly on innocent children whose lives were cut short.

In a bold move, the Department of Housing is proposing a €500 charge targeting households that significantly exceed average water usage, advocating for responsibility in resource management.

Stephen Yeates, a resident of Malcolm House, expressed deep frustration over the broken lift, claiming he's largely stranded in his flat since early December. He cited his various health conditions that make walking difficult, and his fear of using stairs due to their sharp edges. Yeates noted, 'I'm having to use Uber Eats to get my food, which is so expensive, and I've also missed a cardiologist appointment.' He feels abandoned, adding that no one from Hackney Council has checked on him or other tenants.