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  1. Gym granted temporary use of industrial land Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has granted temporary planning permission for a community gym and outreach centre to operate from units within the Mahatma... Lambeth 29 July 2026
  2. Brent Council Approves £500k Investment for Social Care Staff Retention and Recruitment Brent Council has approved a £500,000 annual investment to retain social care staff, aiming to combat significant recruitment challenges and reduce reliance on expensive agency... Brent 28 July 2026
  3. Brent Council Continues Recruitment and Retention Payments for Social Care Staff Brent Council has approved the continuation of recruitment and retention payments for social care staff, a move aimed at bolstering the workforce and reducing reliance on agency... Brent 28 July 2026
  4. Biggin Hill youth centre to host new family services Biggin Hill's Spitfire Youth Centre is set to become the new home for combined Children and Family Centre services, following a decision by Bromley Council's Executive. The move... Bromley 28 July 2026
  5. Brent Council Extends Senior Roles Contracts Amid Recruitment Efforts Brent Council has approved the extension of fixed-term contracts for two senior roles as part of ongoing recruitment efforts, citing a challenging recruitment market and a high... Brent 28 July 2026
  6. Havering Youth Justice Plan 2026-27 Approved, Focusing on Impact and Outcomes Havering Council has officially approved the Havering Youth Justice Plan for the 2026-27 period, outlining a comprehensive strategy for local youth justice services. The plan,... Havering 27 July 2026
  7. New Member Champion of Faith appointed Councillor Henry Williams has been appointed as the new Member Champion of Faith for Havering Council, a decision made during a full council meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Havering 27 July 2026
  8. Hackney backs £431k scheme to keep boys out of youth justice Hackney Council has approved a £431,000 scheme to provide five places in a supported accommodation project aimed at preventing young boys aged 16 and 17 from entering the youth... Hackney 26 July 2026
  9. Hackney Council Approves £24m Investment in Transport for Vulnerable Residents Hackney Council has approved a significant investment of up to £24 million to fund vital transport services for vulnerable residents. This includes children with Special... Hackney 26 July 2026
  10. Hackney Council Approves £1.9m Floating Housing Support Service for Vulnerable Residents Hackney Council has approved the procurement of a new floating housing support service, valued at up to £1,932,000 (excluding VAT) over a maximum of seven years, with a planned... Hackney 26 July 2026
  11. Central Line noise complaints to be raised with TfL Residents in Kensington and Chelsea are facing persistent noise and vibration from the Central Line, with concerns set to be raised with Transport for London (TfL). Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  12. Pembridge Hospice future uncertain as inpatient unit closes Pembridge Hospice's inpatient unit has closed due to workforce challenges, casting uncertainty over its future, though outpatient services continue to operate. Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  13. Portobello Road phone theft linked to organized gangs, councillors told Portobello Road phone thefts are being linked to organised gangs, with the crimes accounting for a significant portion of the total crime in the affected ward, councillors were... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  14. One in three young people miss out on mental health support One in three young people miss out on vital mental health support Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  15. Hillingdon launches Age Friendly Plan for older residents Hillingdon Council has officially launched its Age Friendly Plan, a comprehensive five-year strategy designed to enhance the health and well-being of its older residents and... Hillingdon 25 July 2026
  16. Uxbridge to get new care homes and affordable housing on Nelson Lane site Uxbridge is set to benefit from new care homes and affordable housing developments following a Hillingdon Council Cabinet meeting. Hillingdon 25 July 2026
  17. Newham Council Adopts Updated Medium-Term Financial Strategy with Reduced Budget Gap Newham Council's Cabinet has adopted an updated Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for the period 2027 to 2032, projecting a reduced budget gap compared to previous... Newham 25 July 2026
  18. Hillingdon approves £4.5m for children's therapy services Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has approved a £4.5 million investment in children's therapy services, aiming to enhance support for young people with special educational needs and... Hillingdon 25 July 2026
  19. Hillingdon Council awards £23.7m contract for integrated sexual health services Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has approved a six-year contract for integrated sexual health services, valued at up to £23.7 million. The contract, which will run from April 2030... Hillingdon 25 July 2026
  20. Newham Council projects £5.9m budget overspend driven by social care and housing pressures Newham Council is facing a projected £5.9 million budget overspend for the 2026/27 financial year, according to the council's Month 2 budget monitoring report. The overspend is... Newham 25 July 2026