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  1. Hounslow Aims for 40% Walking/Wheeling Trips by 2030 with New Action Plan Hounslow Council is aiming for a significant shift in how residents get around, with a target of 40% of all trips to be made by walking and wheeling by 2030. Hounslow 8 July 2025
  2. K&C Committee to Focus on Youth Violence, Mental Health The Kensington and Chelsea Family Services Select Committee is set to prioritise youth violence and mental health in its upcoming work programme. These priorities are informed... Kensington and Chelsea 8 July 2025
  3. K&C Reviews North Kensington Inclusion Pilot and Expansion of Early Help Model The Kensington and Chelsea Family Services Select Committee convened on Thursday to review the North Kensington Inclusion Pilot and the expansion of the Early Help model. Kensington and Chelsea 8 July 2025
  4. Harrow Sees Improvement in Oral Health, Challenges Remain Harrow has seen improvements in oral health in recent years, but challenges remain, particularly for vulnerable populations, according to a new report discussed at the Harrow... Harrow 8 July 2025
  5. Merton Urged to Improve Transition Planning for Young Adults Merton Council is facing calls to improve its transition planning for young adults with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, particularly as they move from children's to... Merton 8 July 2025
  6. Southwark Reviews Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities Southwark Council is reviewing its short breaks provision for children with disabilities, aiming to strengthen preventative services and reduce inequality. Southwark 8 July 2025
  7. Merton Council Faces Scrutiny Over Agency Worker Checks Merton Council is under scrutiny following an internal audit that revealed inconsistencies in the checks carried out on agency workers. The audit, presented at the Governance,... Merton 8 July 2025
  8. Richmond's SEND Plan Praised Despite Funding Concerns Richmond's Schools Forum has praised the borough's SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Futures Plan, despite ongoing concerns about funding shortfalls. Richmond upon Thames 8 July 2025
  9. Redbridge Youth Council to Host Police Football Match to Foster Community Relations Redbridge Youth Council is planning a football match between young people and the police to foster positive relationships within the community. Redbridge 8 July 2025
  10. Richmond Special Needs School Opening Delayed Until 2027; Interim Measures Implemented Richmond's planned Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) special school, the London River Academy, will not open until 2027, further delaying the project. The Richmond... Richmond upon Thames 8 July 2025
  11. Ealing Council to Reconsider Children's Centre Closures After Scrutiny Committee Call-in Ealing Council is set to reconsider its decision to close several children's centres following a call-in by councillors. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 3... Ealing 8 July 2025
  12. Enfield Schools Face £17.4M Deficit Due to Rising SEND Costs Enfield schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with an overspend pushing the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit to £17.4 million. The primary driver of this... Enfield 8 July 2025
  13. Hackney Council Reduces Overspend but Faces Ongoing Financial Challenges in Housing and Social Care Hackney Council has made strides in reducing its projected overspend for the 2024/25 financial year, but significant financial challenges remain, particularly in housing and... Hackney 5 July 2025
  14. Wandsworth Aims to Make Smoking Obsolete: New Report Wandsworth is intensifying its efforts to eliminate smoking, focusing on targeted support and prevention, according to the annual director of public health report presented at... Wandsworth 5 July 2025
  15. Wandsworth Council Develops Biodiversity Action Plan Wandsworth Council is set to enhance its library services with the adoption of a new strategy, aiming to make libraries the central hub for community connection. The Environment... Wandsworth 5 July 2025
  16. Havering Sickness Absence Rate in London's Worst Quartile Havering Council's sickness absence rate is among the worst in London, according to a recent report presented to the Overview & Scrutiny Board. The Sickness Absence Benchmarking... Havering 4 July 2025
  17. Ofsted Praises Child Services, Flags Pre-Proceeding Delays Barking and Dagenham's child services have received praise from Ofsted for sustained improvements, but the watchdog has also highlighted delays in pre-proceeding processes. The... Barking and Dagenham 4 July 2025
  18. Havering Council Fails to Deliver £5M in Planned Savings, Raising Financial Stability Concerns Havering Council has fallen short of its savings targets, delivering only £10.3 million of the planned £15.3 million in savings for the 2024/25 financial year, according to a... Havering 4 July 2025
  19. Newham Council Faces Financial Challenges and Disclaimed Audit Opinion Despite 'Going Concern' Status Newham Council is facing significant financial headwinds, primarily driven by rising social care and housing costs, particularly the need to provide temporary accommodation.... Newham 4 July 2025
  20. Auditors Flag Concerns Over Newham's 2024/25 Accounts Newham Council's 2024/25 accounts have been flagged with concerns by external auditors, Ernst & Young (EY), raising questions about the council's financial practices and... Newham 4 July 2025