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  1. Richmond Council to Study COVID-19 Report Richmond Council is set to delve into the findings of the independent report on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a commitment to strengthen emergency... Richmond upon Thames 5 December 2025
  2. Richmond Council to Debate Adult Social Care Challenges Richmond Council has debated the challenges facing adult social care at a recent meeting, with discussions focusing on financial pressures and innovative solutions. Richmond upon Thames 5 December 2025
  3. Richmond Council Backs Medals for Police Community Officers Richmond Council has voted to support a national campaign for service medals to be awarded to Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who have dedicated 20 years to supporting... Richmond upon Thames 5 December 2025
  4. Enfield Sees Rise in Faith-Based Hate Crime Despite Overall Decrease Reports presented at a recent Equalities Board meeting in Enfield revealed a concerning increase in faith-based hate crime, despite an overall decrease in hate crime offences in... Enfield 5 December 2025
  5. Hillingdon Council to Launch Public Consultation on 2026-2031 Health Strategy Hillingdon Council is set to launch a public consultation on its draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2026-2031, aiming to create a fairer and healthier borough. The... Hillingdon 5 December 2025
  6. Hillingdon Faces OT Backlog for SEND Children; Recovery Plan Set Hillingdon is implementing a recovery plan to address a backlog in occupational therapy (OT) services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The... Hillingdon 5 December 2025
  7. Hillingdon Council Establishes Health Protection Committee to Safeguard Residents' Health Hillingdon Council is bolstering its commitment to public health by establishing a new Health Protection Committee. The decision, unanimously approved during the Health and... Hillingdon 5 December 2025
  8. Harrow Pensioners Face Suspension Over Unreturned Life Certificates Harrow pensioners who have not responded to multiple requests to confirm they are still alive will have their pension payments suspended from January 2026. Harrow 5 December 2025
  9. Camden Tackles Loneliness with Community Initiatives Camden is intensifying its efforts to combat loneliness and foster community connections through a range of initiatives, as discussed at the Health and Adult Social Care... Camden 5 December 2025
  10. Camden Examines NHS 10-Year Plan Implementation Camden Council's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee convened on 1 December 2025, to discuss the implementation of the NHS's 10-Year Plan within the borough. Camden 5 December 2025
  11. Haringey Awards Emergency Social Care Contracts After Insolvency Haringey Council has awarded emergency contracts for adult social care services following the insolvency of the previous provider, ensuring continued care for vulnerable... Haringey 5 December 2025
  12. Barnet Council Faces Resignation Calls Over Care Leaver Deaths Barnet Council is facing calls for the resignation of two of its leading members following the deaths of three young people with care experience. An opposition motion, debated... Barnet 5 December 2025
  13. Wandsworth Council Faces £4M Deficit at Bradstow School, Considers Closure Amidst Funding Dispute with Kent Wandsworth Council faces a significant financial challenge at Bradstow School, a special community school and children's home in Broadstairs, Kent, with a deficit nearing £4... Wandsworth 2 December 2025
  14. H&F Council Implements Fleet Safety System and Addresses Safety Concerns Following Audit Committee Meeting Hammersmith and Fulham Council is taking steps to improve safety across its operations, including implementing a new fleet safety system and addressing violence and aggression... Hammersmith and Fulham 2 December 2025
  15. H&F Housing Responds to Awaab's Law with Damp & Mould Team, Reports High Compliance with Decent Homes Standard Hammersmith and Fulham Council is strengthening its commitment to resident safety by establishing an in-house damp and mould team within its housing department, as part of its... Hammersmith and Fulham 2 December 2025
  16. H&F Council Prepares for Martyn's Law Implementation Hammersmith and Fulham Council is actively preparing for the implementation of Martyn's Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, which received Royal... Hammersmith and Fulham 2 December 2025
  17. Wandsworth to Increase Adult Social Care Fees by 2.2% to Address Overspend Wandsworth Council is set to increase fees for adult social care services by 2.2% from 1 April 2025, as revealed at the Health Committee meeting on Monday 01 December 2025. The... Wandsworth 2 December 2025
  18. Redbridge Council Discusses Education and SEND Director Post Redbridge Council's Staffing Sub-Committee convened on Friday, 28 November 2025, to discuss several staffing matters, including the Education and SEND Director post. Due to the... Redbridge 2 December 2025
  19. Kingston Council to Hear Blue Badge Appeal Behind Closed Doors Kingston Council's Blue Badge Appeals Panel is scheduled to convene on Friday, 28 November 2025, to address an appeal against the refusal of a Blue Badge. The meeting, however,... Kingston upon Thames 2 December 2025
  20. Islington Council Approves Recommendations to Improve School Attendance Islington Council is taking decisive action to address school attendance issues, approving recommendations from the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee following a deep... Islington 1 December 2025