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  1. Royal Marsden Hospital Expansion Approved by Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee The Royal Marsden Hospital's expansion plans have been unanimously approved by the Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee, paving the way for a significant increase in... Kensington and Chelsea 20 July 2026
  2. K&C Council faces £127m budget gap by 2031 Kensington and Chelsea Council faces a projected budget gap of £32.8 million in 2027/28, escalating to £127.2 million over the four-year period to 2030/31. The stark warning... Kensington and Chelsea 20 July 2026
  3. Bromley Council Approves New Four-Bedroom Children's Home Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 has approved plans for a new children's home, which will provide care for up to four children aged between 12 and 16 years old. The... Bromley 20 July 2026
  4. H&F Council tackles cuckooing with new strategy Hammersmith and Fulham Council is enhancing its strategy to combat cuckooing, a form of exploitation where vulnerable residents' homes are taken over by perpetrators, often... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  5. H&F Council Community Safety Board to Host Local Evidence Sessions for Resident Feedback Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Community Safety Board is set to host a series of local evidence sessions to gather direct feedback from residents and frontline partners. This... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  6. H&F Council's youth violence unit supports 215 Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Gangs, Violence and Exploitation Unit (GVEU) has supported 215 young people in the borough, focusing on investigations into county lines and... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  7. H&F Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit Faces Significant Caseload Increase Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit (ASBU) has experienced a significant increase in its caseload, with a 141% rise over the past three years. The unit,... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  8. Hackney to insource Family Group Conferencing Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee has agreed to bring the Family Group Conferencing (FGC) service back in-house, creating a new Family Led Decision... Hackney 19 July 2026
  9. Hackney Council to Tender Children's Occupational Therapy Services Worth Up to £4.7 Million Hackney Council is set to tender for children's occupational therapy (OT) services, with a contract valued at up to £4.7 million, aiming to improve outcomes for children and... Hackney 19 July 2026
  10. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Debates and Passes Motion on Brexit's Impact A special motion concerning the 10-year anniversary of the EU referendum sparked a passionate debate at Hammersmith and Fulham's Full Council meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Hammersmith and Fulham 19 July 2026
  11. Mayor Appoints Four Charities for Mayoral Year Mayor Sharon Holder has announced her nominated charities for the upcoming mayoral year, reappointing Nubian Life, Fulham Good Neighbours, and the Fulham Pearly Kings and... Hammersmith and Fulham 19 July 2026
  12. Greenwich Council to fund food vouchers for SEND children educated at home Greenwich Council's Cabinet has agreed to introduce food provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are educated at home. Greenwich 19 July 2026
  13. Newham Council to Audit Pension Fund for Ethical Investments Newham Council has committed to a transparent audit of its pension fund investments to identify and divest from companies involved in human rights violations. The decision was... Newham 19 July 2026
  14. Newham Council Unanimously Pledges Unity Against Hatred and Extremism Newham Council has pledged to stand united against hatred and extremism, affirming its commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering community cohesion. Newham 19 July 2026
  15. New Chief Executive Appointed to Lead Newham Council Newham Council has appointed Maria Christofi as its new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, a decision confirmed at a full council meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026. Newham 19 July 2026
  16. Newham Council Defers Motion on Toilet Access A motion aimed at improving toilet access in Newham was deferred to the next council meeting, scheduled for Monday, 5 October 2026. The decision was made during the Newham... Newham 19 July 2026
  17. Waltham Forest Council Pledges Enhanced Safety for Muslim Community Following Islamophobic Attack Waltham Forest Council has pledged to enhance the safety and security of its Muslim community following an Islamophobic attack outside the Noor Ul Islam mosque, with councillors... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  18. Waltham Forest Council to Enhance Accessibility Following Resident Concerns Waltham Forest Council has committed to a raft of measures to enhance accessibility across the borough, following significant concerns raised by residents about inclusivity. Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  19. Council to Send Letter to Minister on Trans Rights Waltham Forest Council has agreed to send a letter to the Minister for Women and Equalities, calling for legislative support for trans and non-binary people. The decision was... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  20. Council to Review Policies for Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex Inclusion Waltham Forest Council has committed to a comprehensive review of its policies to ensure greater inclusion for transgender, non-binary, and intersex (TIN) residents. The... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026