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  1. Richmond's Falls Prevention Initiatives Show Progress, but Integration with Emergency Services Needs Improvement Richmond upon Thames is making strides in supporting its older residents, particularly in falls prevention, according to a recent Health and Wellbeing Board meeting. Richmond upon Thames 13 July 2025
  2. Measles Outbreak Hits Camden Primary School; 8 Children Infected A measles outbreak at a Camden primary school has infected eight children, prompting a health protection update from Kirsten Watters, Director of Public Health, at a recent... Camden 13 July 2025
  3. Healthwatch Report Highlights Richmond Healthcare Improvements Healthwatch Richmond's annual report for 2024/25, presented to the Richmond Health and Wellbeing Board on Thursday, highlights significant improvements in local healthcare... Richmond upon Thames 13 July 2025
  4. Richmond Council to Review Therapy Services and Update SEND Futures Plan Richmond Council is set to review therapy services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aiming to standardise the support offered across Richmond... Richmond upon Thames 13 July 2025
  5. Southwark to Make Parks Safer for Teenage Girls Southwark Council is set to improve the safety and inclusivity of parks and open spaces for teenage girls, following a motion passed at the Council Assembly meeting on 9 July 2025. Southwark 13 July 2025
  6. Southwark Council Opposes Welfare Cuts and Supports Amendment Southwark Council has voiced its opposition to planned welfare cuts by the Labour Government, while also supporting an amendment recognising local efforts to mitigate the... Southwark 13 July 2025
  7. Southwark Welcomes 400th Refugee Family Southwark has welcomed its 400th refugee family, reaffirming its commitment to being a Borough of Sanctuary. The motion, moved by Councillor Jasmine Ali and seconded by... Southwark 13 July 2025
  8. Bexley Council Faces £2.1M Overspend, Launches Transformation Plan to Address Financial Challenges Bexley Council is facing a £2.1 million overspend and has initiated a transformation plan, Making Bexley Even Better: Transforming Council Services for our Residents, to tackle... Bexley 13 July 2025
  9. Bexley Libraries Aim to be 'Dynamic Hubs' in New 5-Year Strategy Bexley Council is set to transform its libraries into dynamic hubs of opportunity with a new five-year strategy, aiming to empower residents through enhanced services and... Bexley 13 July 2025
  10. Merton Council Rejects Motion on Abortion Law Changes Merton Council has rejected a Conservative motion concerning changes to abortion law, specifically the New Clause One amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill. The motion was... Merton 13 July 2025
  11. Council Approves Absence for Councillor Williscroft Merton Council has granted Councillor James Williscroft a request for absence from council meetings until 9 July 2025 due to ill health. Merton 13 July 2025
  12. Merton Council Rejects Youth Mental Health Summit Proposal Merton Council has rejected a motion to host a Youth Mental Health & Body Image Summit, despite concerns about the mental health challenges faced by young people in the borough. Merton 13 July 2025
  13. Ealing Council to Launch LPG Gas Safety Campaign at Acton Business Centre Ealing Council is set to launch a targeted campaign to improve LPG gas safety at the Acton Business Centre, as part of its broader Health and Safety Service Plan for 2025-2026.... Ealing 13 July 2025
  14. Ealing Council Reports 88% Food Hygiene Compliance Rate Among 3,500 Businesses Ealing Council has reported that 88% of its 3,500 food businesses are compliant with food hygiene standards. The figure was revealed during a General Purposes Committee meeting... Ealing 13 July 2025
  15. Ealing Council to Launch Workplace Stress Awareness Campaign in 2025-26 Ealing Council is set to launch a campaign in 2025-26 to tackle work-related stress (WRS), focusing on prevention and management of WRS risks in the workplace. Ealing 13 July 2025
  16. Tower Hamlets Council to Review Councillor Code of Conduct and Implement Political Mentoring Program Tower Hamlets Council is set to review its Councillor Code of Conduct and implement a political mentoring program, following discussions at the Standards Advisory Committee... Tower Hamlets 12 July 2025
  17. Westminster City Council Overspends by £13.6M, Offset by Reserves; Treasury Management Exceeds Budget Westminster City Council experienced a £13.6 million overspend in the 2024/25 financial year, primarily due to increased temporary accommodation costs and overspends in... Westminster 12 July 2025
  18. Redbridge Schools Lag in Science, Politics A-Levels Redbridge schools are underperforming in key A-level subjects, particularly in the sciences and government and politics. Overall A-level outcomes in Redbridge are below national... Redbridge 12 July 2025
  19. H&F Food Plan Aims to Cut Food Insecurity by 2030 Hammersmith and Fulham Council is aiming to significantly reduce food insecurity in the borough by 2030 with a new comprehensive food plan. The council will monitor and evaluate... Hammersmith and Fulham 12 July 2025
  20. H&F Council Acknowledges Need for Adult Social Care Improvement and Outlines Priority Workstreams Hammersmith and Fulham Council has acknowledged the need for improvements in its adult social care services, following a professional assessment and a Care Quality Commission... Hammersmith and Fulham 12 July 2025