£57m of funding announced for estate next to Grenfell

25 July 2019
£57m of funding announced for estate next to Grenfell
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is set to invest £57 million to transform the Lancaster West estate, next to Grenfell Tower.
According to the council’s Executive Decision Report, the estate will be fitted with double glazing, updated heating system and new kitchens and bathrooms, in order to deliver 'a model 21st century social housing estate'.

£12.6m overspend for new Dorset Council

25 July 2019
£12.6m overspend for new Dorset Council
Dorset Council is expecting to breach its ‘directly-controlled’ budget by £7.1m and funding for education by up to £5.5m.