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  1. Islington Council Reviews Adult Social Care Accommodation Islington Council has reviewed and responded to the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee's report on Adult Social Care (ASC) accommodation. The Executive... Islington 1 December 2025
  2. Islington Council to Review General Fund Fees and Charges for 2026/27 Islington Council is set to review its General Fund Fees and Charges for the 2026/27 period, with a decision made at the Executive meeting on 27 November 2025. Islington 1 December 2025
  3. Hounslow Social Housing Gets C2 Grade; Improvements Needed Hounslow Council's social housing landlord service has received a C2 grade following a recent inspection, indicating that improvements are needed. Despite being the second... Hounslow 1 December 2025
  4. Harrow Council to Debate Legally Settled Migrant Deportation Harrow Council is set to debate a motion condemning the deportation of legally settled migrants at its meeting on 27 November 2025. Harrow 1 December 2025
  5. Haringey Council to Review Adult Social Care Communications Haringey Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee will examine the effectiveness of its communications with residents in adult social care, aiming to improve service... Haringey 1 December 2025
  6. Bexley Council Considers 4.99% Council Tax Hike From 2026/27 to Address Budget Gaps Bexley Council is considering a 4.99% council tax increase from 2026/27 onwards as part of its efforts to balance the budget amid increasing financial pressures. The council... Bexley 1 December 2025
  7. Bexley Opens First Family Hub in Erith Bexley Council has opened its first Family Hub in Erith, located on West Street. The hub is part of the council's broader Future Bexley: Transforming Our Borough Together... Bexley 1 December 2025
  8. Bexley Council Faces £2.37M Overspend, Adult Social Care Hit Hardest Bexley Council is facing a £2.37 million overspend, primarily driven by challenges in Adult Social Care, according to the latest budget monitoring report. The Public Cabinet... Bexley 1 December 2025
  9. Kensington and Chelsea Council Committee to Examine Oral Health, Pharmacies, and Suicide Prevention as Part of 2025/2026 Work Programme Kensington and Chelsea Council's Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee is set to delve into key public health issues, including oral health, community pharmacies, and... Kensington and Chelsea 30 November 2025
  10. Kensington and Chelsea Council Considers Changes to Mental Health Short Breaks Model Amid Budget Shortfall Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering changes to its mental health short breaks model, as well as other measures, as part of a wider effort to address a significant... Kensington and Chelsea 30 November 2025
  11. K&C Considers Self-Funder Fee for Arranging Adult Social Care Amid Budget Shortfall Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering introducing a new fee for residents who pay for their own adult social care but ask the council for help arranging it. The council... Kensington and Chelsea 30 November 2025
  12. Battersea Park parkrun Celebrates Successful First Year with 24,700 Participants Battersea Park parkrun has marked its first anniversary with a celebration of community and fitness. The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee at Wandsworth Council... Wandsworth 30 November 2025
  13. Merton Council Considers Savings in SEND Transport and Adult Social Care to Address Budget Gap Merton Council is exploring potential savings in its budget for the upcoming years, with a focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport and adult social... Merton 30 November 2025
  14. Safer Streets Wardens: Drug Treatment Referrals Spike in Merton Merton's Safer Streets Neighbourhood Wardens are making a significant impact on early intervention for drug and alcohol issues, with referrals for treatment spiking from 4 to 39... Merton 30 November 2025
  15. Merton Council Faces Growing Budget Gap: £20M Shortfall by 2029 Merton Council is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, projected to reach £20 million by 2029, according to reports discussed at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee... Merton 30 November 2025
  16. K&C Committee Examines ICB Merger Impact on Local Health, Reviews Work Programme, Discusses Budget and Performance, and Observes Grenfell Silence The Kensington and Chelsea Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee convened on 26 November 2025, to examine the potential effects of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) merger... Kensington and Chelsea 30 November 2025
  17. Croydon Council Action Plan Addresses Delays in Healthcare for Children in Care Croydon Council is implementing a targeted improvement plan to address delays in initial health assessments for children in care. The council aims to request 70% of initial... Croydon 30 November 2025
  18. Hounslow Waives Attendance Rule for Councillors Due to Ill Health Hounslow Council has waived the six-month attendance rule for Councillors Jagdish Sharma, Richard Foote, and Afzaal Kiani, who have been unable to attend council meetings since... Hounslow 29 November 2025
  19. Hounslow Backs Gambling Reform Amid Addiction Concerns Hounslow Council is backing national gambling reform, recognising the significant social and economic consequences of gambling addiction. At a meeting on Tuesday 25 November... Hounslow 29 November 2025
  20. Adult Social Care in Harrow Risks Service Delivery Failures Due to Budget, Staffing, and Equipment Issues Harrow Council faces potential service delivery failures within its adult social care sector, according to a recent meeting of the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and... Harrow 29 November 2025