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  1. 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
  2. New councillors to get induction and training boost Tower Hamlets councillors are set to benefit from an enhanced induction and training programme designed to equip them for their roles, particularly in the lead-up to the May... Tower Hamlets 14 March 2026
  3. Barnet Council Increases Foster Carer Households Amidst London-Wide Decline Barnet Council has successfully increased its number of foster carer households, bucking a London-wide trend of decline. The Fostering Task and Finish Group reported at a... Barnet 14 March 2026
  4. Draft Older People's Housing Strategy Goes to Consultation Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a draft Older People's Housing Strategy for public consultation. The strategy, which aims to provide a coordinated approach to housing... Haringey 14 March 2026
  5. K&C Council Reviews Bi-borough Social Care Transformation Plans Kensington and Chelsea Council's Family Services Select Committee has reviewed significant reforms planned for the borough's social care services, aiming to meet Department for... Kensington and Chelsea 14 March 2026
  6. SEND reforms discussed by K&C Family Services Committee The Kensington and Chelsea Family Services Select Committee met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to discuss significant reforms impacting children and young people with special... Kensington and Chelsea 14 March 2026
  7. Thousands of young carers in Barnet remain unidentified despite improved identification efforts Thousands of young carers in Barnet remain unidentified, with an estimated 6,500 individuals aged five to 17 living in the borough, according to a report presented to the... Barnet 14 March 2026
  8. Barnet Council Enhances Care Leaver Transition Planning Following Ofsted Feedback Barnet Council is enhancing its transition planning for care-experienced young people, incorporating feedback from a recent Ofsted focused visit. The Children and Education... Barnet 14 March 2026
  9. Barnet Council Confirms Sufficient Childcare Provision, Identifies Two Wards for Focus Barnet Council has confirmed sufficient childcare provision across the borough, with a recent Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting identifying two... Barnet 14 March 2026
  10. New Digital Inclusion Policy Adopted by Haringey Council Haringey Council has officially adopted a new Digital Inclusion Policy, aiming to ensure all residents can access council services digitally by choice and preventing anyone from... Haringey 14 March 2026
  11. Haringey Council Accepts £2.1m Grant for Rough Sleeping Prevention Haringey Council has accepted a significant grant of £2,137,751 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to bolster its efforts in preventing and... Haringey 14 March 2026
  12. Haringey Council to Procure Home Care and Reablement Services Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved the commencement of a procurement process for adult social care home care and reablement services. The decision, made during a meeting on... Haringey 14 March 2026
  13. Rough Sleeper Numbers Surge in Barking and Dagenham, Council Aims for Zero by 2031 The number of rough sleepers in Barking and Dagenham has seen a marked increase, with a peak of 19 individuals recorded in January 2026. This figure represents a significant... Barking and Dagenham 13 March 2026
  14. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre relocation plans debated Plans to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a site adjacent to Watford General Hospital have been debated by Harrow's Health and Wellbeing Board. The proposed move,... Harrow 13 March 2026
  15. Harrow Launches New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Through Early Intervention and Partnership Harrow Council has launched a new strategy aimed at preventing homelessness before it reaches crisis point, focusing on early intervention and partnership working to support... Harrow 13 March 2026
  16. Harrow faces TB crisis with second-highest incidence in England, prompting multi-pronged public health response Harrow faces a significant public health challenge with the second-highest incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in England, a situation that has seen a notable increase since 2018.... Harrow 13 March 2026
  17. Croydon Councillors Declare Gifts and Hospitality Received from Various Organizations Croydon councillors have declared a range of gifts and hospitality received from various organisations, as noted at a Croydon Ethics Committee meeting. Croydon 13 March 2026
  18. Harrow Council's scrutiny report highlights key priorities Harrow Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has outlined its key priorities for the 2025-2026 municipal year in its annual report, presented on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.... Harrow 12 March 2026
  19. Tower Hamlets Council Debates Future of Community Equipment Services Commissioning Tower Hamlets Council's Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee has reviewed the future commissioning of community equipment services, a vital resource for enabling individuals... Tower Hamlets 12 March 2026
  20. Barnet Council Approves Budget Amidst Opposition's Alternative Financial Model Barnet Council has approved its budget for the upcoming year, following a robust debate that saw opposition councillors present an alternative financial model. The council... Barnet 12 March 2026