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  1. Hackney Council notes progress on LGA Peer Challenge implementation Hackney Council's Corporate Committee has reviewed the progress made in implementing recommendations from the Local Government Association's (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge... Hackney 22 March 2026
  2. Newham Council Satisfaction High, Survey Finds, Driven by Value and Transparency Newham residents have expressed high levels of satisfaction with the council's performance, according to a recent survey. Newham 22 March 2026
  3. Newham Adopts New Strategy to Combat Domestic Abuse Newham Council has adopted a new strategy aimed at combating domestic abuse across the borough. The Newham Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-2031 and its accompanying action plan for... Newham 22 March 2026
  4. Islington Council Sees Decline in Whistleblowing Referrals Amidst Rising Complexity Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee has noted a biennial report indicating a decrease in the number of whistleblowing referrals, despite an increase in their... Islington 22 March 2026
  5. Newham Council Faces Obesity Challenge: Strategy Outlined Newham Council is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle the borough's high rates of obesity, with a particular focus on children and young people. Newham 22 March 2026
  6. GLA grant to fund 'Rebel Borough' cultural programme Haringey Council has officially accepted a substantial grant of £2,165,000 from the Greater London Authority (GLA) to fund its ambitious London Borough of Culture 2027... Haringey 22 March 2026
  7. Newham Council's Best Value Self-Assessment Shows Progress Newham Council's Best Value Self-Assessment, presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday 17 March 2026, indicates significant progress in financial stability,... Newham 22 March 2026
  8. Barnet Council Pushes NHS Partners to Adopt London Living Wage Barnet Council is urging its NHS partners to adopt the London Living Wage as part of a broader strategy to improve the financial well-being of residents and tackle health... Barnet 22 March 2026
  9. Fit & Active Barnet: Over 58,000 sign-ups, new action plan targets expansion Barnet's 'Fit & Active Barnet' (FAB) initiative has seen a significant surge in participation, with over 58,000 residents now signed up for its FAB Card. The program, which aims... Barnet 22 March 2026
  10. Barnet Health Board Tackles Stalled Life Expectancy and Health Inequalities with 'Fit and Active Barnet' and Food Plan Barnet's Health and Wellbeing Board has convened to address the concerning trend of stalled life expectancy and healthy life expectancy and persistent health inequalities across... Barnet 22 March 2026
  11. Barnet Food Plan 2026-2028 Approved: Focus on Healthy Eating, Sustainability, and Food Security Barnet Council has officially approved the Barnet Food Plan 2026-2028, a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable food environment... Barnet 22 March 2026
  12. H&F Hospital Discharge Targets Missed Due to Winter Pressures Hospitals in Hammersmith and Fulham are struggling to meet discharge targets, particularly concerning emergency admissions for individuals aged 65 and over, due to winter... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 March 2026
  13. Greenwich Council Demands Action on Gambling Laws Greenwich Council has formally demanded action on national gambling laws, calling for urgent reform to empower local communities and restrict the proliferation of betting shops. Greenwich 20 March 2026
  14. Hammersmith and Fulham launches new plan to boost low vaccination rates Hammersmith and Fulham Council is launching a new plan to tackle low vaccination rates across the borough, aiming to increase uptake to 95% and protect residents from... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 March 2026
  15. H&F Council Launches 'Best Start in Life' Plan to Enhance Child Development and Family Support Hammersmith and Fulham Council has launched its Best Start in Life plan, a comprehensive strategy aimed at boosting child development and supporting families from birth to age... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 March 2026
  16. Southwark Council Awards £12.8m in Contracts for Mental Health Supported Housing Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved the award of eight contracts totalling £12.88 million for the provision of mental health supported housing, aiming to provide stable and... Southwark 20 March 2026
  17. H&F Council and NHS Trust Formalise Mental Health Service Integration Hammersmith and Fulham Council and the West London NHS Trust have formalised their commitment to integrated mental health services through a new Memorandum of Understanding... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 March 2026
  18. New Extra Care Housing Services to be Commissioned Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved the commissioning of new extra care housing services, a move set to benefit hundreds of vulnerable residents across the borough. Hounslow 20 March 2026
  19. Hounslow Boosts SEND Support with Programme Extension Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved plans to extend the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Programme until the end of October... Hounslow 20 March 2026
  20. Havering Council Strengthens SEND Provisions with Unanimous Vote Havering Council has unanimously voted to strengthen its provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. The decision was made during a full council... Havering 20 March 2026