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  1. Lewisham Planning Committee A Approves New 3G Pitch at Whitefoot Lane Playing Field Lewisham's Planning Committee A has approved a significant planning application for the development of a new 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) at Whitefoot Lane Playing Field,... Lewisham 17 March 2026
  2. Greenwich Council Pilots AI for Social Care Notes and Meeting Minutes Greenwich Council is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency across its services, with pilot projects showing promising results. Greenwich 17 March 2026
  3. Barnet Council Launches New Strategy to Combat Serious Youth Violence Barnet Council has launched a new strategy to tackle serious youth violence, building on existing efforts to enhance community safety across the borough. The strategy was... Barnet 17 March 2026
  4. Richmond Council Launches Transport Strategy 2040 with Focus on Active Travel and Emissions Reduction Richmond Council has unveiled an ambitious Transport Strategy 2040, aiming to reshape the borough's transport network over the next two decades. The strategy, developed... Richmond upon Thames 17 March 2026
  5. Barnet Secures Three Years of Substance Misuse Funding, Prioritizing LGBTQ+ and Chemsex Support Barnet has secured an additional three years of substance misuse funding, set to run from 2026/27 to 2028/29, with the protected drug and alcohol budget seeing an increase. The... Barnet 17 March 2026
  6. Barnet Fire Stations See Decrease in Incidents Due to AFA Policy Barnet fire stations attended 5,127 incidents in the past year, a decrease of approximately 300 from the previous year. This reduction in incidents is partly attributed to a new... Barnet 17 March 2026
  7. Barnet's modern slavery strategy focuses on prevention Barnet's strategy to combat modern slavery is placing a strong emphasis on prevention, aiming to identify and mitigate risks before exploitation occurs. The strategy, published... Barnet 17 March 2026
  8. Barnet Council Launches 'Step in Barnet' Strategy to Combat Domestic Abuse and VAWG Barnet Council has launched a new strategy aimed at combating domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG), building on existing initiatives and partnerships. Barnet 17 March 2026
  9. Ealing Council Awards Five-Year Contract for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services to Change Grow Live Ealing Council's Cabinet has approved a new five-year contract for drug and alcohol treatment services with Change Grow Live Services Limited (CGL). The decision, made at a... Ealing 17 March 2026
  10. Young Adult Services to Move to Clarendon Road College Young Adult Services are set to relocate from 48 Station Road to the Clarendon Road College building as part of a wider council strategy to consolidate services and improve cost... Haringey 17 March 2026
  11. Croydon council invests £4m in voluntary sector for youth support Croydon Council has committed £4 million to bolster its voluntary sector in a significant investment aimed at enhancing youth support services across the borough. The funding,... Croydon 16 March 2026
  12. Croydon Children's Services Show Mixed Performance: Public Health Nursing Improves, Education Standards Lag Croydon's children's services are showing a mixed performance, with notable improvements in Public Health Nursing contrasted by ongoing concerns in education standards. Croydon 16 March 2026
  13. Croydon youth services to receive £4 million funding boost for early help, mental health, and engagement Croydon's youth services are set to receive a significant funding boost, with over £4 million allocated to voluntary and community sector organisations. This investment, planned... Croydon 16 March 2026
  14. Croydon Council's Children's Services Sub-Committee Reviews Public Health Nursing Transformation Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to review updates on public health nursing, with a particular focus on the... Croydon 16 March 2026
  15. Childcare provision sufficient in Greenwich Greenwich Childcare Provision Deemed Sufficient Greenwich 15 March 2026
  16. Greenwich invests £36.4m to expand SEND provision, including Rowan Wood and new centre Greenwich Council has committed £36.4 million to enhance provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Greenwich 15 March 2026
  17. Elective Home Education Sees Significant Rise in Greenwich, Reflecting National Trend The number of children being educated at home in Greenwich has seen a significant rise, with 882 children registered for elective home education (EHE) during the 2024-25... Greenwich 15 March 2026
  18. Greenwich secondary schools see rise in pupil suspensions due to complex needs Greenwich Secondary Schools See Rise in Suspensions Amidst Growing Pupil Needs Greenwich 15 March 2026
  19. Audit Committee Highlights Weaknesses in Tower Hamlets Council's 'Golden Triangle' Leadership and Governance Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee meeting on Thursday 12 March 2026 revealed significant weaknesses in the council's leadership and governance, particularly concerning the... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
  20. Merton Council Committee Approves Next Year's Work Programme Merton Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has formally agreed its work programme for the upcoming year, with the aim of holding the Council's Executive (the Cabinet) to... Merton 15 March 2026