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  1. Tower Hamlets has highest non-decency rate for social housing Tower Hamlets Council has the highest rate of non-decent social housing in the borough, according to a recent Social Landlords Performance Report. At a Housing & Regeneration... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2025
  2. Tower Hamlets Housing Service Faces "Serious Failings" According to Regulator's Report; Improvement Plan Initiated Tower Hamlets Council's Housing Management Service is facing serious failings according to a recent report by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). The RSH concluded there were... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2025
  3. Greenwich Council Faces £10.4M Savings Shortfall in 2024/25 Greenwich Council is facing a £10.4 million shortfall in its savings programme for the 2024/25 financial year, contributing to a £0.2 million General Fund overspend, according... Greenwich 17 July 2025
  4. Waltham Forest Council Prioritizes Health Equity Initiatives in Response to Marmot Review Waltham Forest Council is intensifying its focus on health equity through its response to the Marmot Review, prioritising initiatives aimed at reducing disparities in... Waltham Forest 17 July 2025
  5. Waltham Forest Tackles MMR Decline with Targeted Vaccination Push Waltham Forest is intensifying its efforts to combat a decline in MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination rates among children. The move comes amid growing concerns over... Waltham Forest 17 July 2025
  6. Waltham Forest First London Council to Sign Disability Charter Waltham Forest Council has become the first local authority in London to sign the National Disability Employment Charter, marking a significant step towards becoming a more... Waltham Forest 17 July 2025
  7. Islington Approves Strategy to Boost Young Black Men's Mental Health Islington is set to bolster its support for young Black men's mental health with a newly approved strategy aimed at addressing disparities in access to care and outcomes. Islington 17 July 2025
  8. Council to Build Specialist Children's Homes Locally Barking and Dagenham Council has approved a plan to construct specialist children's homes within the borough, aiming to provide better care for young people with complex needs.... Barking and Dagenham 17 July 2025
  9. Bromley Schools Face £7.3M Overspend, SEN Costs a Key Driver Bromley schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £7.3 million overspend, primarily driven by the rising costs of special educational needs (SEN).... Bromley 17 July 2025
  10. Barking & Dagenham to Consult on New 'Our B&D' Vision to Address Post-Brexit, Pandemic, and Cost of Living Challenges Barking & Dagenham Council is set to consult with residents on a new vision for the borough, dubbed 'Our B&D', aiming to address the evolving needs of the community in the wake... Barking and Dagenham 17 July 2025
  11. Sutton Council Rejects Motion to Restore Funding for Mill Green Repairs Sutton's Mill Green is facing urgent repairs following years of funding cuts, Sutton Council heard on Monday. The neglect resulting from funding cuts impacts public amenity,... Sutton 17 July 2025
  12. Lambeth Council Debates Supreme Court Ruling on Sex and Gender, Reaffirms Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusion Lambeth Council convened on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, to address the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment on sex and gender. Lambeth 17 July 2025
  13. Sutton Council Addresses Rising Social Care Needs and Cost of Living Crisis, Calls for National Reform Sutton is grappling with increasing social care demands as residents face a cost of living crisis, the council heard on Monday, 14 July 2025. Sutton 17 July 2025
  14. Sutton to Mark Parkinson's Awareness Day with Parkinson's UK Sutton Council is set to partner with Parkinson's UK to mark World Parkinson's Day on 11 April, aiming to raise awareness of the condition that affects an estimated 153,000... Sutton 17 July 2025
  15. Lambeth Council to Debate Transgender Safety After EHRC Guidance Lambeth Council is set to debate a motion addressing transgender safety following interim guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The discussion is... Lambeth 17 July 2025
  16. Lambeth Council to Debate Cuts to Disability Benefit Payments Lambeth Council is set to debate a motion opposing potential cuts to disability benefit payments, amid concerns over the impact on vulnerable residents. The motion highlights... Lambeth 17 July 2025
  17. NCL Pharmacies Offer More Services, See High Patient Trust North Central London (NCL) residents are increasingly relying on their local pharmacies for a wider range of services, with high levels of trust reported across the region. Islington 16 July 2025
  18. Free Meds Scheme Keeps Islington Residents Out of GP Offices A scheme providing free medicines for common ailments is significantly reducing the number of Islington residents needing to visit their GP, according to a recent report. The... Islington 16 July 2025
  19. Islington Health Committee to Review St Pancras Hospital and NCL Finance The Islington Health Committee is set to review St Pancras Hospital, according to the agenda for the upcoming North Central London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee... Islington 16 July 2025
  20. Sutton Council Worried About NHS Changes Impacting Local Care Sutton Council is worried that planned NHS changes could stretch its resources and hinder its ability to provide care and support for residents. Sutton 16 July 2025