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  1. Barking and Dagenham Winter Plan 2025/26 Focuses on Proactive Care, Hubs, and Prevention Barking and Dagenham is gearing up for winter with a comprehensive plan that prioritises proactive care, community hubs, and preventative measures to support residents through... Barking and Dagenham 13 September 2025
  2. Hackney Council to close Leadenhall sexual health clinic Hackney Council is set to close its Leadenhall Street sexual health clinic in the City of London by the end of November 2025, citing declining attendance and high operational... Hackney 13 September 2025
  3. Hackney launches tender for substance misuse services to boost treatment access Hackney Council is seeking providers for substance misuse services through a competitive tender process, aiming to boost treatment access and improve outcomes for residents. The... Hackney 13 September 2025
  4. North Middlesex Hospital Maternity Service still 'inadequate' The North Middlesex University Hospital's (NMUH) Maternity Service remains 'inadequate' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in December 2024, the Enfield... Enfield 13 September 2025
  5. Bromley's Complaints Up, Ombudsman Critical of Response Times Bromley Council has seen an increase in complaints and faces criticism from the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) regarding response times, according to the... Bromley 9 September 2025
  6. Lambeth to Consult on Gambling Policy, Casino Ban Remains Lambeth Council is set to launch a public consultation on its updated Gambling Policy for 2025-2028, while maintaining its existing ban on casinos. The Licensing Committee... Lambeth 8 September 2025
  7. Lewisham GPs Increase Face-to-Face Appointments to 75% Lewisham residents are increasingly accessing GP appointments face-to-face, with a rate of 75.74% reported in June 2025. In that month, Lewisham GP practices delivered 111,636... Lewisham 8 September 2025
  8. Greenwich Council Committee to Review Police Priorities and Community Safety Report Greenwich Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened on 4 September 2025, to discuss policing priorities and community safety in the borough. These discussions reflect... Greenwich 8 September 2025
  9. Waltham Forest faces £31.4M budget overspend Waltham Forest is grappling with a significant budget overspend of £31.4 million, according to a recent report presented to the Budget Scrutiny Committee. Like many other local... Waltham Forest 8 September 2025
  10. Council spends £656k on emergency equipment service Waltham Forest Council is set to spend £656,149 on an emergency Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) following the insolvency of NRS Healthcare. Councillor Louise... Waltham Forest 8 September 2025
  11. Kingston Council Funds Community Cafe and Audio Bus Guides to Support Vulnerable Residents Kingston Council has approved funding for a free community café and audio bus guides, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents and fostering community connections. The funding... Kingston upon Thames 8 September 2025
  12. Tower Hamlets HR Addresses Slow Case Closure Rates, Prepares for New Employment Laws Tower Hamlets' HR department is grappling with slow case closure rates while preparing for upcoming employment legislation, according to a recent Human Resources Committee meeting. Tower Hamlets 4 September 2025
  13. St Mary's Infant School Site to Become SEND Resource Provision Haringey Council has approved a plan to transform the St Mary's Infant School site into a resource provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).... Haringey 22 August 2025
  14. Pension Statements Delayed for Some Due to McCloud Remedy Some members of the Kensington and Chelsea Pension Scheme will experience delays in receiving complete pension statements due to complications arising from the McCloud remedy.... Kensington and Chelsea 22 August 2025
  15. Barking & Dagenham faces £12.6m budget gap in 2026/27, rising to £16.8m by 2028/29 Barking & Dagenham Council is facing a projected budget shortfall of £12.6 million for the 2026/27 financial year, according to an updated Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)... Barking and Dagenham 20 August 2025
  16. CarePort project to improve health services in Thames Freeport Barking and Dagenham Council is set to enhance healthcare services in the Thames Freeport area through the CarePort project, a three-borough initiative aimed at improving the... Barking and Dagenham 20 August 2025
  17. Barking and Dagenham Council extends out-of-hours phone contract with Capita for £1.4m Barking and Dagenham Council has extended its out-of-hours telephony contract with Capita Business Services Ltd for a total value of £1.4 million. The decision, made at a... Barking and Dagenham 20 August 2025
  18. Kingston Council's Home to School Travel Policy Explained Kingston Council has published its Home to School Travel Assistance Policy, outlining the criteria for eligibility for travel assistance for pupils aged 5 to 16. The policy... Kingston upon Thames 19 August 2025
  19. Havering Council Unveils Workforce Strategy for 2025-2027 Focused on Skills, Inclusion, and Future Readiness Havering Council is proactively shaping its workforce for 2025-2027 with a refreshed Corporate Workforce Strategy, aiming to develop, attract, and retain skilled employees to... Havering 17 August 2025
  20. Havering Council Faces Budget Gap Despite Underspend Due to Funding Shortfalls and Demographic Pressures Havering Council is grappling with a budget shortfall despite forecasting an underspend in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, according to a recent cabinet... Havering 17 August 2025