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  1. Task Groups Report on Allotment Management, Food Security, and Fostering Barnet Council's Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on Monday, January 26, 2026, to receive updates from several task and finish groups. Discussions... Barnet 28 January 2026
  2. Haringey Council Approves Updated Damp and Mould Policy for Tenants Haringey Council has approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy for its tenants, aiming to provide a clear and transparent framework for addressing these issues in council-owned... Haringey 24 January 2026
  3. Main Grants Programme pivots to community infrastructure Lewisham Council's Main Grants Programme is set to undergo a significant transformation, pivoting to focus on community infrastructure to better support the voluntary and... Lewisham 23 January 2026
  4. Urgent contract awarded for direct payment support Bromley Council has awarded an urgent interim contract for its Direct Payment Support Service to The Disability Syndicate, following the insolvency of the previous provider,... Bromley 23 January 2026
  5. Redbridge sexual health services to be directly commissioned Redbridge Council's Cabinet has approved the direct commissioning of specialist integrated sexual health services (ISHS) to Barts Health NHS Trust and Barking, Havering and... Redbridge 23 January 2026
  6. Redbridge Council Approves New Five-Year Agreement for Adults Emergency Duty Team with NELFT Redbridge Council's Cabinet has approved a new five-year agreement for the Adults Emergency Duty Team (EDT) with North-East London Foundation NHS Trust (NELFT), a decision made... Redbridge 23 January 2026
  7. Lewisham Council Awards 11 Contracts for Substance Misuse Services Lewisham Council has awarded 11 contracts to existing providers for residential rehabilitation and day programmes aimed at individuals struggling with substance misuse. Lewisham 23 January 2026
  8. Lewisham Wellbeing Hub contract extended for 12 months amid service review Lewisham Council has approved a 12-month contract extension for the Lewisham Wellbeing Hub, operated by Together for Mental Wellbeing. The decision, made during a Mayor and... Lewisham 23 January 2026
  9. New SEN unit to open at Deptford Park Primary Lewisham Council has approved plans to establish a new Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit at Deptford Park Primary School, which will cater for up to 40 children with severe... Lewisham 23 January 2026
  10. Havering Council to formalise ongoing financial support for Volunteer Centre Havering Council has formally committed to providing ongoing financial support for the Havering Volunteer Centre. The decision was made during a Council meeting held on... Havering 22 January 2026
  11. Orchard Medical Centre lease extended Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet has approved the extension of the lease for Orchard Medical Centre on Gascoigne Road, Barking, to 999 years. The decision, made at a... Barking and Dagenham 22 January 2026
  12. Croydon Council seeks transformation partner for CYPE Directorate's 'Helping Families Thrive' program Croydon Council is seeking a strategic transformation partner to drive forward significant changes within its Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate, aiming to... Croydon 22 January 2026
  13. Redbridge to implement new SEND framework aligned with government reforms Redbridge is set to overhaul its services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in response to a forthcoming government white paper, which is... Redbridge 20 January 2026
  14. Hillingdon Care Company to Offer Nursing Care at The Burroughs Following Acquisition and CQC Registration Hillingdon Care Company is set to offer nursing care at The Burroughs Care Home, following a decision by the Shareholder Committee to approve a change for care delivery. The... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
  15. Harrow Council targets £9m savings amid rising costs and service demand Harrow Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, aiming to achieve £9 million in savings over the next three years amidst escalating costs and increasing... Harrow 18 January 2026
  16. Richmond Council to Monitor VAWG in Contracts Richmond Council is set to implement new measures to monitor and address violence against women and girls (VAWG) within its procurement contracts, a move that has been welcomed... Richmond upon Thames 18 January 2026
  17. Harrow improves care leaver support Harrow Council is overhauling its support for care leavers following an Ofsted inspection that identified significant shortcomings, leading to an overall 'inadequate' judgment... Harrow 18 January 2026
  18. Harrow Adult Social Care on track for 'good' CQC rating after leadership overhaul Harrow's Adult Social Care services are nearing a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), marking significant progress since a previous inspection that... Harrow 18 January 2026
  19. Barnet Council approves supported living facility Barnet Council has approved plans for a new supported living facility in Edgware, located at 25 Green Lane. Barnet 17 January 2026
  20. Autism is the highest SEND need in Greenwich, with EHCPs increasing significantly Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the most prevalent primary need among children and young people requiring Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in Greenwich, according to... Greenwich 11 January 2026