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  1. Alzheimer's Society secures £656k grant for dementia support Southwark Council has secured a £656,000 grant for the Alzheimer's Society, which will recommence on September 1, 2026, and run for four years. This funding will re-establish... Southwark 23 July 2026
  2. Southwark Council to protect vital youth mental health service The Nest Southwark Council has pledged to protect The Nest, a vital mental health service for children and young people, preventing its scheduled closure in November 2026. The council's... Southwark 23 July 2026
  3. Hounslow Council backs early literacy drive Hounslow Council has officially backed an early literacy drive, approving a motion to join Dolly Parton's 'Imagination Library' scheme. This initiative will provide free books... Hounslow 23 July 2026
  4. New Rules for Councillors Joining Local Government Pension Scheme New rules are set to govern how councillors can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) following a decision by the Brent Pension Board. Brent 23 July 2026
  5. Thames Fishery Research Experiment receives £4,800 grant The City of London Corporation has awarded a £4,800 grant to support the 54th City of London Thames Fishery Research Experiment, scheduled to take place on October 10, 2026. The... City of London 23 July 2026
  6. Adult social care demand drives costs Lambeth Council is grappling with a substantial financial deficit, projecting an overspend of nearly £11 million for the current financial year and a cumulative budget gap... Lambeth 23 July 2026
  7. Children's services face budget pressures Lambeth Council is grappling with significant budget pressures, with children's services facing a projected overspend of £2.018 million for the current financial year. This is... Lambeth 23 July 2026
  8. Council warns of funding cuts impact Lambeth Council is grappling with a severe financial crisis, forecasting an £11 million overspend for the current financial year and a staggering £93 million budget gap over the... Lambeth 23 July 2026
  9. Barnet Council's Adult Social Care Faces Invoicing Systemic Issues Barnet Council's Finance and Growth Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee has raised significant concerns regarding invoicing issues within adult social care, pointing to systemic... Barnet 22 July 2026
  10. Barnet Council faces £13.3m DSG deficit due to increased SEND demand Barnet Council is facing a projected deficit of £13.3 million in its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the current financial year, a report presented to the Finance and Growth... Barnet 22 July 2026
  11. Barnet Council scrutinises Safer Communities Partnership Board's annual report Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to scrutinise the Safer Communities Partnership Board's annual report for 2025-26. The... Barnet 21 July 2026
  12. Barnet Youth Justice Service Reports Reduction in First-Time Entrants and Sustained Zero Custody Rate Barnet Youth Justice Service has reported a significant reduction in first-time entrants into the youth justice system, achieving a 4.6% decrease. This achievement, coupled with... Barnet 21 July 2026
  13. Resident details intimidation concerns at Edgware event, police confirm 14 arrests Concerns have been raised regarding the policing of an event in Edgware, with a resident detailing experiences of intimidation and fear during the gathering. Barnet 21 July 2026
  14. Harrow Council's fraud team recovers £2m Harrow Council's Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT) has recovered and avoided losses totalling over £2 million in the last financial year, achieving a return on investment of... Harrow 21 July 2026
  15. Harrow Council's health & safety incidents rise Harrow Council recorded an 8% increase in health and safety incidents in the 2025-26 financial year, with a total of 524 incidents reported compared to 485 in the previous year.... Harrow 21 July 2026
  16. Redbridge Council Performance Report Shows Mixed Results Across Key Areas Redbridge Council's Cabinet has received a mixed performance report for the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting both achievements and areas requiring attention. Redbridge 21 July 2026
  17. Tower Hamlets Council Addresses Housing Repair Backlog Amidst Resident Concerns Tower Hamlets Council is facing concerns over a significant backlog in housing repairs, with one resident experiencing an eight-to-nine-month wait for a critical repair. Tower Hamlets 21 July 2026
  18. Redbridge Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy Faces Uncertainty Redbridge Council faces significant financial uncertainty, with projections indicating a substantial funding gap from the 2029/30 financial year onwards. Despite securing an... Redbridge 21 July 2026
  19. Tower Hamlets Pension Board Tackles Cyber Security Risks and Strategic Threats Tower Hamlets Pension Board convened on Monday, July 20, 2026, to address a range of critical issues, with a significant focus on enhancing the fund's resilience against... Tower Hamlets 21 July 2026
  20. Redbridge Council Continues Regional Fostering Recruitment Service Redbridge Council has confirmed its continued participation in a regional fostering recruitment service, a move aimed at boosting the number of foster carers across the borough. Redbridge 21 July 2026