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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Merton Council's budget and savings proposals face scrutiny amid financial pressures Merton Council's budget and business plan, including proposals for further savings, were scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.... Merton 15 March 2026
  5. DBS check delays persist, Audit Committee notes Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee has raised concerns over significant delays in Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, with some outstanding for nearly two and a... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
  6. Enfield Council adopts new strategy for supported accommodation Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved a new strategy aimed at improving the quality and availability of supported accommodation for vulnerable single homeless individuals. The... Enfield 15 March 2026
  7. Croydon's homelessness services improve customer experience with new appointment system and faster phone response Croydon's homelessness services are undergoing significant improvements to enhance the customer experience, following a review by the Housing Assurance Board. The board, which... Croydon 15 March 2026
  8. Enfield Council Approves Ten-Year Strategy to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved a new ten-year strategy aimed at tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the borough. The Enfield Safer Stronger... Enfield 15 March 2026
  9. Enfield Council to distribute £7.4m crisis and resilience fund Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved the distribution of a £7.4 million annual fund aimed at providing crisis support and building resilience for residents facing financial... Enfield 15 March 2026
  10. Frailty programme cuts hospital admissions in Richmond A pioneering frailty programme in Richmond has demonstrated significant success in reducing hospital admissions for vulnerable residents, according to a report presented to the... Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
  11. Richmond's Healthy Schools Programme Featured in New Film 'It Takes a Village' Richmond's commitment to fostering healthy environments in its schools has been highlighted in a new film, It Takes a Village, which serves as the borough's Annual Director of... Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
  12. Health Committee Expresses Alarm Over Palantir's NHS Data Plans Health committee members have voiced significant concerns over the proposed use of Palantir technology within NHS data systems, citing issues of trust, accountability, and... Islington 14 March 2026
  13. Islington Adult Social Care Faces Care Home Admission Challenges Despite Strong Reablement Performance Adult social care in Islington is facing challenges with new admissions to care homes, despite strong performance in reablement services. Islington 14 March 2026
  14. Mental health strategy aims to tackle racial inequality Richmond upon Thames is set to enhance its mental health services with a new strategy aiming to tackle racial inequality. The South West London Mental Health Strategy, now in... Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
  15. Barnet Council to Host Conference to Address Educational Attainment Gap for Black Pupils Barnet Council is set to host a conference in July aimed at improving educational outcomes for Black pupils across the borough, addressing a persistent attainment gap identified... Barnet 14 March 2026
  16. Whittington Hospital Faces Scrutiny Over Outdated Facilities and Infrastructure Needs Whittington Hospital is facing scrutiny over its outdated facilities, with a recent Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee meeting highlighting concerns that... Islington 14 March 2026
  17. Kensington and Chelsea Council Faces Scrutiny Over Rising Youth Violence and Exploitation Incidents Kensington and Chelsea Council's Family Services Select Committee convened on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to address escalating concerns surrounding serious youth violence (SYV)... Kensington and Chelsea 14 March 2026
  18. Diabetes Prevention Efforts in Richmond Show Mixed Results Despite Targeted Initiatives Efforts to prevent and manage diabetes in Richmond are yielding mixed results, with some initiatives showing promise while others face challenges in reaching their full potential. Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
  19. Islington Council to Launch Strategy Tackling Health Inequalities Islington Council is set to implement a comprehensive strategy to address health inequalities across the borough, following discussions at the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social... Islington 14 March 2026
  20. Richmond boasts lowest smoking rates nationally, but targeted efforts needed for vulnerable groups Richmond has achieved the nation's third lowest smoking rates, with an adult smoking prevalence of 6.7% as of 2022/24, a figure significantly lower than the national average of... Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026