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  1. Council to Decide on Interim Director Appointments Barking and Dagenham Council's JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Monday, 20 October 2025, to discuss several key appointments, including interim director... Barking and Dagenham 24 October 2025
  2. K&C to Waive Council Tax for Terminally Ill Kensington and Chelsea Council is set to introduce a full council tax waiver for residents medically certified as terminally ill with a life expectancy of 12 months or less. The... Kensington and Chelsea 24 October 2025
  3. Sutton Council to Assess Pharmaceutical Needs for Next Three Years Sutton Council is set to evaluate the borough's pharmaceutical needs for the next three years, following a discussion at the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on 20 October 2025. Sutton 24 October 2025
  4. Bexley Council Forecasts £2.184m Overspend for August 2025, Defends Financial Position Bexley Council is currently forecasting a £2.184m overspend for August 2025, according to the Revenue Budget Monitoring report presented at a Public Cabinet meeting on Thursday... Bexley 24 October 2025
  5. K&C Aims to Become a Borough of Sanctuary Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, joining other London boroughs in creating a welcoming environment for refugees, asylum seekers and... Kensington and Chelsea 24 October 2025
  6. Bexley Council Adopts Joint Sexual Health Strategy with London Boroughs Bexley Council is collaborating with Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, and Bromley to launch a joint strategy aimed at enhancing sexual and reproductive health across the boroughs. Bexley 24 October 2025
  7. Haringey Council Reviews Services for Children Under One Haringey Council is reviewing the services it provides for children under the age of one, with a focus on ensuring equitable access and meeting the needs of this crucial... Haringey 24 October 2025
  8. Waltham Forest Urgency Powers Used for Care Contracts After Firm Fails Waltham Forest Council has invoked special urgency powers to ensure the continuation of care contracts after the insolvency of NRS Healthcare. The council awarded two contracts... Waltham Forest 20 October 2025
  9. Cavendish Square Gardens Set for £42M Redevelopment Westminster's Cavendish Square Gardens are poised for a £42 million redevelopment, following a recent decision by the Westminster City Council Cabinet. Westminster 20 October 2025
  10. Adult Social Care Exceeds Reablement Targets in Islington Islington's Adult Social Care services are exceeding expectations in helping residents regain independence, according to a recent report. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated... Islington 20 October 2025
  11. Redbridge Extends Emergency Duty Team Service with 3-Year Deal Redbridge Council has extended its Emergency Duty Team (EDT) service agreement for another three years, ensuring continued support for vulnerable children and families in the... Redbridge 20 October 2025
  12. Council to engage youth council in decision making Haringey Council is set to deepen its engagement with young people by formally involving the Haringey Youth Council in its decision-making processes, ensuring their voices are... Haringey 20 October 2025
  13. Citizens Advice Sutton Offers Advice Services to Hackbridge, St Helier, and The Wrythe Residents Citizens Advice Sutton is offering advice services to residents in the Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe areas. Sutton 20 October 2025
  14. Hounslow to Expand Extra Care Housing for Vulnerable Residents Hounslow Council is set to expand its extra care housing provision for vulnerable residents, aiming to provide up to 200 new units over the next decade. The decision, agreed... Hounslow 19 October 2025
  15. K&C Responds to Review of Resilience After Grenfell Inquiry Kensington and Chelsea Council is taking action to improve its resilience following a review prompted by the Grenfell Tragedy Inquiry. The Leadership Team considered a report... Kensington and Chelsea 19 October 2025
  16. Newham Committee Discusses Impact of Cass Review on Gender Identity Services, Restrictions on Puberty Blockers Newham's Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (INEL JHOSC) convened on 15 October 2025, to discuss the impact of the Cass Review on LGBTQ+ health... Newham 19 October 2025
  17. Haringey invests £2.7M in short breaks for disabled children Haringey Council is set to invest an estimated £2.7 million in short breaks services for disabled children and young people, aiming to enhance support for carers and provide... Haringey 19 October 2025
  18. Ealing Extends Rough Sleeping Services with St Mungo's Ealing Council is extending its rough sleeping services through an interim contract with St Mungo's, ensuring continuity of support for vulnerable individuals in the borough.... Ealing 19 October 2025
  19. Leyton Children's Care Home Approved Despite Resident Concerns Waltham Forest's Planning Committee has approved the conversion of a single-family dwelling into a children's care home in Leyton, despite concerns raised by local residents.... Waltham Forest 18 October 2025
  20. Bromley's Connect to Work Scheme Update: Supporting Residents in Finding Employment Bromley Council is continuing its efforts to support residents in finding employment through the Connect to Work scheme. The initiative was discussed at the Bromley Economic... Bromley 18 October 2025