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  1. Hillingdon Council to Debate Street Cleanliness Decline Hillingdon residents have observed a decline in street cleanliness this year, sparking debate at the Hillingdon Council meeting on 11 September 2025. Hillingdon 15 September 2025
  2. Hillingdon Council to Review Garden Waste Collection Errors Hillingdon Council is reviewing its garden waste collection service after reports of errors, including collections from homes that have not paid for the service. The review... Hillingdon 15 September 2025
  3. Bromley Council Gears Up for Single-Use Vape Ban in 2025 Bromley Council is preparing for the implementation of a ban on single-use vapes, set to take effect on 1 June 2025, across England. The ban aims to reduce environmental... Bromley 14 September 2025
  4. Recycling bins to be rolled out in 2027/28 Redbridge residents can expect to receive new wheeled recycling bins starting in 2027/28, aligning with the commencement of the new East London Waste Authority (ELWA) disposal... Redbridge 14 September 2025
  5. Lewisham Expands Air Quality Monitoring with 100 New Sensors Lewisham Council is significantly expanding its air quality monitoring capabilities with the installation of 100 new small automatic air quality sensors across the borough. Lewisham 14 September 2025
  6. Lewisham Council to Retrofit 250 Homes for Energy Efficiency Lewisham Council is set to retrofit 250 homes with energy-efficient upgrades, thanks to £2.5m in funding from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. The council has also... Lewisham 14 September 2025
  7. Islington Expands Bunhill Heat Network, Adds 1,000 Homes; Council Reviews Broader Climate Action Initiatives Islington Council is expanding its Bunhill Heat Network to connect City Forum and Telfor House, adding 1,000 homes to the network. Islington 13 September 2025
  8. Newham to purchase food waste collection vehicles Newham Council is set to purchase six new refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) specifically designed for food waste collection, following a decision made on Monday, 8 September 2025. Newham 13 September 2025
  9. Wandsworth Pension Fund Accounts Approved Despite Valuation Concerns and Climate Disclosure Objection Wandsworth's Joint Pensions Committee has approved the Pension Fund Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025, but not without addressing concerns about investment valuations... Wandsworth 13 September 2025
  10. Barnet Prepares for Mandatory Food Waste Collection in 2026 Barnet Council is preparing to roll out mandatory food waste collection for all households by the end of March 2026, in accordance with the Environment Act 2021. The move aims... Barnet 13 September 2025
  11. Surbiton Christmas Trees Funded by Council Kingston upon Thames council has allocated £6,346.40 from Councillor Ward Funding to provide Christmas trees in Surbiton and Tolworth this year, continuing a tradition of using... Kingston upon Thames 13 September 2025
  12. Camden Recycling Rates Lag Behind Target, New Laws Loom; Council Seeks Solutions Camden faces pressure to improve recycling rates as new legislation looms, according to a recent meeting of the Kentish Town District Management Committee (DMC). The council's... Camden 13 September 2025
  13. Crofton Roman Villa to get Facelift Thanks to Lottery Funding Crofton Roman Villa is set to undergo a significant transformation thanks to a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant. Bromley 9 September 2025
  14. Greenwich Council to Review Borough Parks Strategy Greenwich Council is set to review its strategic planning for borough parks, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, climate resilience, and community involvement. The review was... Greenwich 8 September 2025
  15. Westminster invests £1.6M in Sustainable Drainage Systems Westminster Council is set to invest £1.6 million in Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for the 2025/26 financial year. The investment is part of a larger £3.7 million... Westminster 8 September 2025
  16. Protected Oak Tree Removal Approved Amid Damage Concerns Harrow Council has approved the removal of a protected oak tree at 263 The Ridgeway, following concerns that it was causing damage to a neighbouring property. Harrow 5 September 2025
  17. Balham Residents Gain Protection for Local Trees Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has confirmed two Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) in Balham and South Balham, providing protection for mature trees and... Wandsworth 23 August 2025
  18. Roe Green event faces scrutiny over noise, resident concerns. Roe Green residents have raised concerns about potential noise and disruption from the upcoming Rangeelu Gujarat 2025 event, leading to scrutiny from Brent Council's Alcohol and... Brent 23 August 2025
  19. Merton Council to Appoint New Property Director with £142k Salary Merton Council is preparing to appoint a new Director of Property and Asset Management, offering a salary package that could reach £142,910 per annum. The Appointments Committee... Merton 22 August 2025
  20. Havering Council Faces Budget Gap Despite Underspend Due to Funding Shortfalls and Demographic Pressures Havering Council is grappling with a budget shortfall despite forecasting an underspend in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, according to a recent cabinet... Havering 17 August 2025