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  1. Redbridge council sets housing priorities for next year Redbridge Council's Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee has outlined its priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on improving health and well-being through... Redbridge 19 March 2026
  2. Auditors Question Greenwich Council's Financial Sustainability Due to Reliance on Reserves and Unmet Savings Targets Greenwich Council's financial sustainability has been questioned by its auditors, who have identified a significant weakness in the council's arrangements for managing its... Greenwich 19 March 2026
  3. Havering Council sees downward trend in staff sickness absence Havering Council has reported a continued downward trend in staff sickness absence, with the average number of days lost per employee decreasing from 10.8 in 2023/24 to 10.2 in... Havering 19 March 2026
  4. Havering Council Considers In-House Agency to Reduce Agency Worker Costs Havering Council is exploring the possibility of establishing an in-house agency to recruit local residents for council roles, a move that could potentially reduce its reliance... Havering 19 March 2026
  5. Croydon Sets Ambitious Target for Early Childhood Development, Backed by £6.2 Million Funding Croydon has set an ambitious target to boost early childhood development, aiming for 78.3% of children to achieve a 'Good Level of Development' (GLD) by the end of their... Croydon 19 March 2026
  6. Croydon Expands Family Support with 0-19 Family Hubs Model Croydon is set to significantly expand its support for families with the transition to a 0-19 (up to 25 with SEND) Family Hubs model. This significant shift, noted by the Health... Croydon 19 March 2026
  7. Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund Faces Ongoing Challenges in Administration Despite LPPA Improvements The Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund is navigating a complex landscape, facing ongoing challenges in pension administration. The Pension Fund Committee convened on Tuesday,... Hammersmith and Fulham 19 March 2026
  8. Director of Public Health urges 'Health in All Policies' approach Croydon's Director of Public Health, Ruth Hutchinson, is urging a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to decision-making across the borough, emphasizing that health outcomes... Croydon 19 March 2026
  9. New strategies to boost infant feeding and parental mental health New strategies aimed at enhancing infant feeding practices and bolstering parental mental health have been endorsed by the Croydon Health and Wellbeing Board. The board met on... Croydon 19 March 2026
  10. Croydon survey shows improved pupil wellbeing, but bullying concerns persist A recent survey in Croydon has revealed a positive trend in pupil wellbeing, with a majority of young people reporting good general health. However, concerns about bullying and... Croydon 19 March 2026
  11. Islington's healthy weight programme aims for 'healthiest option' Islington Council is launching a comprehensive healthy weight programme, aiming to make healthier choices the easiest option for residents. The initiative, presented to the... Islington 19 March 2026
  12. Redbridge Council Intensifies Poverty Reduction Efforts with New Strategy and Funding Redbridge Council is intensifying its efforts to combat poverty through a newly adopted strategy and dedicated funding streams. The Strategy and Resources Policy Development... Redbridge 19 March 2026
  13. Lewisham council mourns passing of IT leaders Tim Green and Frank Lee The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, was marked by a somber acknowledgement of the recent passing of two key members of the Shared... Lewisham 19 March 2026
  14. Croydon Enhances Neighbourhood Health Services with Integrated Teams and Expanded Family Hubs Croydon is set to enhance its neighbourhood health services with plans for integrated teams to improve local care delivery. Key to these plans is the ongoing development of... Croydon 19 March 2026
  15. New McGonagall Reader to Assist Visually Impaired Voters in Tower Hamlets Visually impaired voters in Tower Hamlets will have access to a new device designed to assist them with casting their ballot in upcoming elections. The McGonagall Reader, an... Tower Hamlets 19 March 2026
  16. Islington's homelessness crisis: 'system-made' report urges major reform Islington's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee has concluded that homelessness in the borough is a system-made crisis and has urged for significant reforms at both local... Islington 19 March 2026
  17. Islington Health Board Approves Strategy to Reduce Life Expectancy Gap Islington's Health and Wellbeing Board has approved a new strategy aimed at reducing the gap in life expectancy between different communities within the borough. The strategy,... Islington 19 March 2026
  18. Maternity Services at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Achieve 'Good' CQC Rating Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust's (BHRUT) maternity services have achieved a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a significant... Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026
  19. Barking & Dagenham Launches 'It Starts Here' Vision for Partnership-Driven Improvement Barking and Dagenham has unveiled a new overarching vision for its future, titled 'It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change'. This ambitious plan, endorsed by the Health &... Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026
  20. Roehampton Library redevelopment to include youth centre and healthcare Roehampton Library is set to be redeveloped as part of a wider scheme that will include a new youth centre and healthcare facilities. The plans, discussed at a Wandsworth... Wandsworth 19 March 2026