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  1. Hillingdon Secures £677k DfE Grant for 'Staying Close' Initiative to Support Young People Leaving Care Hillingdon Council has secured a grant of £677,948 from the Department for Education (DfE) to bolster its 'Staying Close' initiative, aimed at supporting young people... Hillingdon 22 February 2026
  2. Hillingdon Council Endorses New Community Safety Strategy Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has endorsed a new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, outlining four key priorities to enhance safety across the borough. The strategy,... Hillingdon 22 February 2026
  3. Newham Council Pauses Fortnightly Waste Collection Plan Amidst Public Health Concerns Newham Council's Cabinet has agreed to pause plans for fortnightly residual waste collections, following concerns raised about the potential impact on public health and service... Newham 20 February 2026
  4. New service to tackle domestic abuse perpetrators Barking and Dagenham Council is set to launch a new service aimed at tackling domestic abuse by working with perpetrators to change their behaviour. Barking and Dagenham 20 February 2026
  5. Hillingdon Council Sees Rise in Upheld Ombudsman Complaints After New Codes Implementation Hillingdon Council is experiencing an increase in upheld complaints to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, a trend that has emerged following the implementation of... Hillingdon 20 February 2026
  6. Hounslow Council awards CAMHS contract to NHS Trust Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved a contract award to West London NHS Trust for the provision of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Tier 2. Hounslow 16 February 2026
  7. Wandsworth Health Board Focuses on Learning Disabilities Health Inequalities Following Share Community Seminar Wandsworth's Health and Wellbeing Board has discussed a series of initiatives aimed at tackling health inequalities, with a particular focus on improving the health outcomes for... Wandsworth 16 February 2026
  8. Barnet Council Launches New Suicide Prevention Strategy Barnet Council has launched a new strategy aimed at preventing suicides across the borough, following discussions at the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee... Barnet 16 February 2026
  9. Richmond Council Committee to Review Social Value in Procurement Richmond upon Thames Council's Finance, Policy and Resources Committee is set to review the council's approach to Social Value in Procurement as part of its future work... Richmond upon Thames 14 February 2026
  10. Lewisham Council approves £1.5m in grants for local organisations Lewisham Council has approved a £1.5 million package of grants for local organisations, aimed at supporting community initiatives and services across the borough. Lewisham 13 February 2026
  11. Barking & Dagenham EHC Plan Delays Reach 85%, Far Below National Average Barking and Dagenham Council Faces Significant Delays in Education, Health, and Care Plan Assessments Barking and Dagenham 13 February 2026
  12. Barking & Dagenham Council to Enhance SEND Services Amidst Rising Demand Barking and Dagenham Council is set to enhance its services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), following discussions at the... Barking and Dagenham 13 February 2026
  13. Lewisham Council approves £693,000 grant for youth project Lewisham Council has approved a £693,000 grant for a youth project aimed at supporting young people in Downham. Lewisham 13 February 2026
  14. Lewisham Council approves new SEN provision at Deptford Park Primary Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet has approved plans to establish a new Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision at Deptford Park Primary School. The decision, made at a... Lewisham 13 February 2026
  15. Islington Council's Financial Resilience Praised Amidst Economic Challenges Islington Council's financial resilience has been praised by its Overview and Scrutiny Committee, with a balanced budget for 2026/27 set to be achieved without drawing on... Islington 7 February 2026
  16. Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee reviews fragmented healthy weight support Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model, which aims to address the borough's... Barking and Dagenham 6 February 2026
  17. National Standards Reform for Councillor Conduct to Introduce Mandatory Code and National Appeals Body Councillors are set to face a significant overhaul of national standards and conduct regulations, with new legislation expected to introduce a mandatory code of conduct,... Barking and Dagenham 6 February 2026
  18. Lewisham libraries see 10% rise in incidents Lewisham's libraries have seen a significant rise in reported health and safety incidents over the past year, with a concerning increase in verbal and threatening behaviour.... Lewisham 6 February 2026
  19. Erith Family Hub Shows Early Success Amidst Challenges in Engagement and Outcome Measurement The Erith Family Hub has shown early promise in its first six months, supporting over 180 families and delivering more than 80 group sessions. However, the hub faces significant... Bexley 6 February 2026
  20. Bexley Council's Adult Social Care faces £3.6m overspend due to increased placements and inflation Bexley Council's Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate is facing a projected overspend of £3.621 million for the current financial year, as revealed in draft budget... Bexley 6 February 2026