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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Council pays £500 over delayed housing for mum
Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay £500 to a mother, referred to as Ms X, after a watchdog investigation found significant delays and poor communication in providing her with housing. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman cited the council's failings in assessing her homelessness application and offering accommodation.
Wandsworth3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · IslingtonIslington Council consults on new Traveller site amid opposition
Islington Council is considering a new Gypsy and Traveller site on the Aubert Court estate. The proposal faces opposition, with a petition gaining 1,800 signatures, while members of the Traveller community report feeling intimidated by the campaign.
Islington4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45