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  1. Waltham Forest Council Approves £75.8 Million Contract for Children's Health Services Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet has approved a significant £75.8 million contract for children's health services, a move designed to enhance early intervention and support for... Waltham Forest 6 June 2026
  2. Waltham Forest to lead regional fostering recruitment and assessment model Waltham Forest Council is set to lead a new regional fostering recruitment and assessment model, a strategic move designed to boost capacity and standardise practices across the... Waltham Forest 6 June 2026
  3. Home and Settle Service funding shifts to Public Health Grant Newham Council has approved a shift in funding for its Home and Settle Service, with the initiative now to be supported by the Public Health Grant. Newham 6 June 2026
  4. Home and Settle Service supports 'Ageing Well' priority Newham Council's Home and Settle Service, which supports residents returning home from hospital, has been approved for continuation, aligning with the council's 'Ageing Well'... Newham 6 June 2026
  5. Newham Council to continue Home and Settle Service Newham Council has approved the continuation of its Home and Settle Service, a vital support system for residents returning home from hospital. The decision, made during an... Newham 6 June 2026
  6. Age UK East London secures new five-year contract Age UK East London has secured a new five-year contract to continue providing the Home and Settle Service for Newham residents, a decision approved at an Officer Key Decision... Newham 6 June 2026
  7. Council approves £600k contract for hospital discharge support Newham Council has approved a £600,000 contract to continue a vital service that supports hospital patients returning home. The Home and Settle Service, provided by Age UK East... Newham 6 June 2026
  8. New tennis contract to boost participation Hackney Council has approved the commencement of a tender process for a new contract to manage its tennis facilities and develop community tennis programmes, aiming to boost... Hackney 5 June 2026
  9. Council seeks private operator for tennis courts Hackney Council is launching a tender process to find a private operator to manage its tennis facilities, aiming to secure best value for money and maximise income from these... Hackney 5 June 2026
  10. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Gambling Policy Faces Judicial Review Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy is facing a legal challenge from two gambling trade bodies, The Bingo Association and BACTA, who are questioning its restrictive... Hammersmith and Fulham 4 June 2026
  11. Barnet Council to gain enhanced powers over gambling licenses with new legislation Barnet Council is poised to gain significantly enhanced control over gambling licenses, a development stemming from discussions at a recent Licensing and General Purposes... Barnet 3 June 2026
  12. Children's input shapes new Hackney care homes Hackney Council has awarded a contract to Provider B to operate two new children's homes, Blossom House and Starbright House, in a move designed to improve the quality of care... Hackney 3 June 2026
  13. Barnet Council's Trading Standards Seizes Over £500k in Illegal Goods, Issues £123k in Fines Barnet Council's Trading Standards has seized over £500,000 worth of illegal goods and issued £123,000 in fines, according to the Trading Standards Annual Report for 2025-2026.... Barnet 3 June 2026
  14. Hackney rejects insourcing children's care due to risks Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee has opted against insourcing children's care services, citing significant financial, regulatory, and operational... Hackney 3 June 2026
  15. Hackney approves £15.1m contract for children's homes Hackney Council has approved a contract worth up to £15.1 million to commission children's homes, aiming to improve care and keep young people closer to their communities. The... Hackney 3 June 2026
  16. New children's homes named Blossom House and Starbright Hackney Council has approved the commissioning of two new children's homes, Blossom House and Starbright House, which will provide a total of six care arrangements for children... Hackney 3 June 2026
  17. Barnet Council to consult on gambling policy Barnet Council is preparing to consult the public on its Gambling Statement of Principles, a crucial document that will guide the regulation of gambling premises across the... Barnet 3 June 2026
  18. Lambeth Council Approves Revised Members' Allowances Scheme to Boost Diversity Lambeth Council has approved a revised members' allowances scheme, aiming to ensure public service remains accessible to individuals from all backgrounds. The decision was made... Lambeth 3 June 2026
  19. Mayor Names Bureau of Silly Ideas and Gallery 198 as Chosen Charities Lambeth's Mayor has announced their chosen charities for their term: The Bureau of Silly Ideas and Gallery 198. The selection reflects a commitment to community engagement,... Lambeth 3 June 2026
  20. Lambeth Council Approves £250m for Adult Social Care and Other Key Services Lambeth Council has approved a significant budget for adult social care, allocating £250 million towards services for the borough's most vulnerable residents. This funding is... Lambeth 30 May 2026