Health and social care

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1. Internal Audit Report Finds Barking and Dagenham Council's Controls 'Generally Satisfactory' with Areas for Improvement The Barking and Dagenham Audit and Risk Committee has received an internal audit report for the 2025/26 financial year, which concluded that the council's framework of... Barking and Dagenham 3 July 2026
2. Eastcroft House Residents Protest Reintroduction of Food Waste Bins Due to Vermin and Odour Concerns Residents of Eastcroft House have formally objected to the reintroduction of communal food waste bins, citing a litany of previous negative experiences including severe vermin... Harrow 3 July 2026
3. Wealdstone Centre future to be explored by council Harrow Council is to urgently review the future of the Wealdstone Centre following the departure of the Harrow Association of Disabled People (HAD) from the premises. A motion... Harrow 3 July 2026
4. Council to review Wealdstone Centre's future Harrow Council is set to review the future of the Wealdstone Centre following the departure of a key tenant, with a commitment to an open and transparent process for selecting a... Harrow 3 July 2026
5. Council to pay £1,200 compensation over housing case Barking and Dagenham Council has agreed to pay £1,200 in compensation to a resident following a critical report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO)... Barking and Dagenham 3 July 2026
6. Lambeth Council Faces Concerns Over Community Safety Indicators Lambeth's community safety performance is under scrutiny, with a recent council meeting revealing several key indicators are failing to meet targets. The Lambeth Cabinet... Lambeth 3 July 2026
7. Lambeth Council Faces £15.9 Million General Fund Overspend Despite Q4 Improvements Lambeth Council is facing a significant £15.9 million overspend on its General Fund for the 2025/26 financial year, despite improvements noted in the fourth quarter. The Quarter... Lambeth 3 July 2026
8. Lambeth Council Projects £15.9m Overspend Amidst Demand-Led Service Pressures Lambeth Council is facing a projected overspend of £15.9 million for the financial year 2025/26, a figure that, while improved from previous forecasts, highlights significant... Lambeth 3 July 2026
9. Islington Council supports Holloway Women's Building proposal Islington Council has formally expressed its support for a proposal to establish a Women's Building on the former Holloway prison site, a move hailed as life-saving support that... Islington 3 July 2026
10. Islington Council vows to fight extremism and racism in memory of Jo Cox and Sir David Amess Islington Council has formally remembered the legacy of Jo Cox MP and vowed to tackle extremism and racism in all its forms, with specific initiatives planned to address these... Islington 3 July 2026
11. Islington Youth Council questions council on NEET reduction strategies Islington's Youth Council has pressed the local authority on its strategies for reducing the number of young people Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), and how... Islington 3 July 2026
12. Islington Council to provide advice on trans inclusion Islington Council has pledged to offer advice and support to trans-friendly organisations navigating new guidance on single-sex spaces. Councillor Saiqa Pandor, Executive Member... Islington 3 July 2026
13. Islington Council Enhances Paternity and Adoption Leave to Six Weeks Fully Paid Islington Council has approved a significant boost to its paternity and adoption leave policy, increasing it to six weeks fully paid for all eligible employees. Islington 3 July 2026
14. Brent Council Scrutiny Committee Reviews Safeguarding Adults Board Data Needs and Strategic Plan Brent Council's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the safeguarding data needs of the borough, with a particular focus on the annual reports from the Brent... Brent 2 July 2026
15. Brent Councillors Demand Better Data and Trend Analysis in Safeguarding Adults Reports Brent councillors have called for significant improvements in how safeguarding data is collected and presented, citing a lack of baseline information that hinders the effective... Brent 2 July 2026
16. Brent Safeguarding Adults Board plans for future Brent Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) has unveiled its strategic plans for the next two years, with a strong emphasis on protecting adults with complex needs and intervening... Brent 2 July 2026
17. Brent Safeguarding Children Partnership Prioritizes Neglect and Exploitation Brent Safeguarding Children Partnership is placing a renewed emphasis on tackling neglect, a key priority for the coming year, alongside continuing work on capturing the voices... Brent 2 July 2026
18. Brent Council Launches 'Phone Pledge' Initiative to Enhance Online Safety for Young People Brent Council is launching a new initiative, the Phone Pledge, designed to bolster online safety for children and young people. This initiative aims to provide advice and... Brent 2 July 2026
19. Lewisham's Dementia Strategy on Track for 2026 Approval Lewisham's updated dementia strategy, set to cover the period 2026-2030, is on track for final sign-off in November 2026. The strategy aims to improve outcomes by focusing on... Lewisham 1 July 2026
20. SLaM's action plan after CQC inspection South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) has outlined a comprehensive action plan to address areas for improvement identified in a Care Quality Commission (CQC)... Lewisham 1 July 2026