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  1. New conditions imposed on Chequers pub licence The Chequers pub in Hornchurch has had its licence suspended for four weeks and its Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) removed following a violent disorder incident. The... Havering 14 April 2026
  2. Child safety concerns raised at Chequers pub review The licence for The Chequers pub in Hornchurch has been suspended for four weeks, and its Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) removed, following a review prompted by an... Havering 14 April 2026
  3. Youth safety concerns rise in Bexley, with younger residents reporting higher insecurity Youth safety concerns are on the rise in Bexley, with younger residents reporting higher levels of insecurity. A recent review of the community safety strategy highlighted a... Bexley 11 April 2026
  4. Bexley Council Approves 2026-2030 Community Safety Strategy Focused on Crime Reduction and Reassurance Bexley Council has officially approved its Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2030, a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing safety and tackling crime across the borough. The... Bexley 11 April 2026
  5. Bexley Council faces questions over unexplained drop in domestic abuse repeat incidents Bexley Council is facing scrutiny over a reported unexplained drop in domestic abuse repeat incidents. Figures presented in the Bexley Status Report for the third quarter of the... Bexley 11 April 2026
  6. Bexley Council forecasts £1.36m budget overspend, citing improved financial position Bexley Council is forecasting a budget overspend of £1.361 million for the financial year 2025/26, representing less than half a percent of its total net revenue budget of just... Bexley 11 April 2026
  7. Bexley Cabinet Member Criticises Rejection of £30 Million Highway Investment Councillor Cafer Munur, Bexley's Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, has criticised a vote that saw £30 million of investment in highways, including pavements, rejected over the... Bexley 11 April 2026
  8. Brent Council Enhances Telecare Services for Vulnerable Residents Brent Council has approved plans to enhance its telecare services, aiming to support vulnerable residents and their carers in maintaining independence at home. The decision,... Brent 9 April 2026
  9. Brent Council Approves Adult Social Care Management Restructure Amid CQC Concerns Brent Council's General Purposes Committee has approved a senior management restructure within Adult Social Care, reducing the number of senior managers from five to two. The... Brent 2 April 2026
  10. Brent Council Restructures Adult Social Care Management, Reducing Senior Roles Brent Council has approved a significant restructure of its Adult Social Care management team, reducing the number of senior managers from five to two. The decision, made by the... Brent 2 April 2026
  11. Patient feedback highlights GP access and A&E wait times in Hillingdon Patients in Hillingdon are experiencing significant delays in accessing both GP appointments and Accident & Emergency (A&E) services, according to feedback presented to the... Hillingdon 31 March 2026
  12. Hillingdon Council faces £6.5m overspend in health and social care due to rising demand Hillingdon Council is facing a projected overspend of £6.5 million in health and social care for the 2025/26 financial year, primarily driven by escalating demand for services. Hillingdon 31 March 2026
  13. Hillingdon Hospital Achieves 34% Reduction in 'No Criteria to Reside' Delays Hillingdon Hospital has achieved a significant reduction in delays for patients who are medically fit for discharge but are awaiting transfer to other care settings, with a 34%... Hillingdon 31 March 2026
  14. Hillingdon's 'Thrive' Initiative Shows Progress in Children's Mental Health Services Hillingdon's children's mental health services are demonstrating significant progress through the implementation of the 'Thrive' initiative, an integrated approach designed to... Hillingdon 31 March 2026
  15. Tower Hamlets Council Adopts New Domestic Abuse Policy for Housing Services Tower Hamlets Council has approved a new domestic abuse policy for its housing services, aiming to provide a more consistent, trauma-informed, and victim-centred response to... Tower Hamlets 29 March 2026
  16. Richmond's Post-16 Education Offer Deemed 'Suitable and Sufficient' Richmond's post-16 education and training offer for young people aged 16 to 18, and up to 25 for those with SEND, has been deemed suitable and sufficient to meet the local... Richmond upon Thames 28 March 2026
  17. Children's Services Budget Approved for Three Boroughs Children's services across three boroughs will receive a £242 million budget for the upcoming financial year, following approval by the Education and Children's Services Committee. Richmond upon Thames 28 March 2026
  18. Richmond's Attainment Gap for Disadvantaged Pupils Widens Despite Overall High Achievement Richmond upon Thames pupils continue to achieve strong overall results, exceeding national averages across all key stages. However, a persistent attainment gap for disadvantaged... Richmond upon Thames 28 March 2026
  19. Lambeth Council Approves 2024-25 Accounts Amidst Financial Recovery and Government Funding Lambeth Council has approved its final statement of accounts for the 2024-25 financial year, a significant step in its ongoing financial recovery. The Corporate Committee met on... Lambeth 27 March 2026
  20. New extra care housing planned for Holloway Park Islington Council's Executive has approved plans for new extra care housing at Lindsay Apartments on the Holloway Park site, a decision made at the Executive meeting on... Islington 27 March 2026