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  1. Verbal abuse surges in Lewisham libraries Lewisham libraries are grappling with a significant rise in abusive incidents, with verbal and threatening behaviour now making up over half of all reported cases. Data... Lewisham 6 February 2026
  2. Bexley Children's Services Commissioning Review Identifies Opportunities for Needs-Led Changes and Cost Management Bexley's Children's Services is undergoing a significant transformation, with a particular focus on improving how services are commissioned to better meet the needs of... Bexley 6 February 2026
  3. Lewisham Council Reviews Fire Evacuation Procedures After Recent Incidents Lewisham Council's Health and Safety Committee has reviewed fire evacuation procedures at Laurence House, the council's administrative building, following two recent fire... Lewisham 6 February 2026
  4. Islington Council Tackles Youth Vaping with New School Interventions Islington Council is intensifying its efforts to combat the growing concerns surrounding vaping among young people, with a new educational intervention set to launch in early 2026. Islington 6 February 2026
  5. Bexley Council to expand reablement services to boost resident independence Bexley Council is set to significantly expand its reablement services, aiming to help more residents regain independence and reduce reliance on long-term care. The Adult Social... Bexley 6 February 2026
  6. HSE Confirms Lewisham Council Complied with Asbestos Improvement Notice Lewisham Council has been informed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that an asbestos improvement notice has been fully complied with, marking the closure of a minor... Lewisham 6 February 2026
  7. Barnet Council Approves Publication of Annual Equalities Report Barnet Council's Cabinet has approved the publication of its Annual Equalities Report, which details the council's commitment to its statutory responsibilities under the... Barnet 4 February 2026
  8. Council to support Zane's Law on contaminated land Barking and Dagenham Council has pledged its support for Zane's Law, a campaign advocating for improved regulation and management of contaminated land. The motion, passed by the... Barking and Dagenham 2 February 2026
  9. Hackney Council Launches Borough of Sanctuary Plan Hackney Council has officially launched its Borough of Sanctuary plan, aiming to establish the borough as a welcoming place for those seeking refuge. Hackney 2 February 2026
  10. Hackney Council Endorses Children and Families Service Report Hackney Council has formally endorsed the Children and Families Service Full Year Report for 2024-25, signalling council-wide approval of its performance and activities. Hackney 2 February 2026
  11. Richmond Children's Services Face £1.4m Overspend Driven by Placement Costs Richmond Council's children's services are facing a projected overspend of £1.4 million, primarily driven by the rising costs of placing children in care. This financial... Richmond upon Thames 1 February 2026
  12. Richmond Schools Face £5.3m Deficit in Dedicated Schools Grant Due to High Needs Funding Shortfall Richmond's schools are facing a projected deficit of £5.3 million in their Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the current financial year, leading to a cumulative deficit of £5.5... Richmond upon Thames 1 February 2026
  13. Richmond Council Committee Recommends Housing Priority for Care-Experienced Youth Richmond upon Thames Council's Education and Children's Services Committee has recommended that care-experienced young people be granted priority in the borough's housing... Richmond upon Thames 1 February 2026
  14. Croydon Council Approves New Adult Social Care and Health Strategy for 2026-30 Croydon Council's Cabinet has approved a new Adult Social Care and Health Strategy for 2026-30, alongside its first annual action plan. The strategy, developed with input from... Croydon 1 February 2026
  15. Croydon Council's redundancy pay calculator faces scrutiny over potential age bias Concerns have been raised that Croydon Council's redundancy pay calculator may be discriminatory due to its age-based calculations. The issue was highlighted during a meeting of... Croydon 31 January 2026
  16. New co-optees join Children's committee Lewisham Council has welcomed two new co-opted members to its Children and Young People Select Committee. Emma McIntosh has been appointed as the Primary School Parent Governor... Lewisham 31 January 2026
  17. New drug strategy to tackle supply and demand Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to implement a new drug strategy aimed at tackling both the supply and demand of illicit substances within the borough, with plans for... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
  18. Hammersmith and Fulham Safeguarding Adults Board addresses abuse concerns and annual report Concerns over the abuse of adults at risk were discussed at a recent Hammersmith and Fulham council meeting, with a particular focus on an increase in racial abuse directed at... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
  19. Council condemns online hate speech Hammersmith and Fulham Council has formally condemned online hate speech, reaffirming its commitment to fostering unity and understanding within the borough. The condemnation... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
  20. Charing Cross Hospital to Implement Accessibility Improvements Following Disability Advocate Review Issues surrounding accessibility at Charing Cross Hospital have been highlighted, with recommendations made to improve the experience for disabled patients and visitors. Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026