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1. Council to support Zane's Law on contaminated land Barking and Dagenham Council has pledged its support for Zane's Law, a campaign advocating for improved regulation and management of contaminated land. The motion, passed by the... Barking and Dagenham 2 February 2026
2. Croydon Council Approves New Adult Social Care and Health Strategy for 2026-30 Croydon Council's Cabinet has approved a new Adult Social Care and Health Strategy for 2026-30, alongside its first annual action plan. The strategy, developed with input from... Croydon 1 February 2026
   
3. New drug strategy to tackle supply and demand Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to implement a new drug strategy aimed at tackling both the supply and demand of illicit substances within the borough, with plans for... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
4. Hammersmith and Fulham Safeguarding Adults Board addresses abuse concerns and annual report Concerns over the abuse of adults at risk were discussed at a recent Hammersmith and Fulham council meeting, with a particular focus on an increase in racial abuse directed at... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
5. Charing Cross Hospital to Implement Accessibility Improvements Following Disability Advocate Review Issues surrounding accessibility at Charing Cross Hospital have been highlighted, with recommendations made to improve the experience for disabled patients and visitors. Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
6. Family Hubs celebrate second anniversary Hammersmith and Fulham's Family Hubs are celebrating their second anniversary, marking two years of providing vital support to local families. Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
7. Teddington Police Station site for community use? Richmond upon Thames Council is considering repurposing the former Teddington Police Station site for community use, following discussions at a recent Council meeting. The site... Richmond upon Thames 30 January 2026
8. New carers' charter to be adopted by council Richmond Council is set to adopt a new charter aimed at supporting unpaid carers across the borough, with a focus on improving their health, wellbeing, and access to essential... Richmond upon Thames 30 January 2026
9. Mental Health Patients Face Long A&E Waits in Redbridge Despite Overall Improvements Mental health patients are facing prolonged waits in Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments in Redbridge, according to a report presented to the Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee. Redbridge 30 January 2026
   
10. Barnet Council to explore Council Tax exemption for terminally ill residents Barnet Council is set to explore the possibility of introducing a Council Tax exemption or discount for residents who are terminally ill and facing financial hardship. Barnet 30 January 2026
11. Barnet Council to Congratulate Mayor on Pollution Reduction Barnet Council is set to formally congratulate the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, on his success in reducing toxic nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution across the capital. Barnet 30 January 2026
12. Haringey Council Approves Updated Damp and Mould Policy for Tenants Haringey Council has approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy for its tenants, aiming to provide a clear and transparent framework for addressing these issues in council-owned... Haringey 24 January 2026
13. Redbridge sexual health services to be directly commissioned Redbridge Council's Cabinet has approved the direct commissioning of specialist integrated sexual health services (ISHS) to Barts Health NHS Trust and Barking, Havering and... Redbridge 23 January 2026
14. Redbridge Council Approves New Five-Year Agreement for Adults Emergency Duty Team with NELFT Redbridge Council's Cabinet has approved a new five-year agreement for the Adults Emergency Duty Team (EDT) with North-East London Foundation NHS Trust (NELFT), a decision made... Redbridge 23 January 2026
15. Lewisham Council Awards 11 Contracts for Substance Misuse Services Lewisham Council has awarded 11 contracts to existing providers for residential rehabilitation and day programmes aimed at individuals struggling with substance misuse. Lewisham 23 January 2026
    
16. Lewisham Wellbeing Hub contract extended for 12 months amid service review Lewisham Council has approved a 12-month contract extension for the Lewisham Wellbeing Hub, operated by Together for Mental Wellbeing. The decision, made during a Mayor and... Lewisham 23 January 2026
17. Orchard Medical Centre lease extended Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet has approved the extension of the lease for Orchard Medical Centre on Gascoigne Road, Barking, to 999 years. The decision, made at a... Barking and Dagenham 22 January 2026
18. Hillingdon Care Company to Offer Nursing Care at The Burroughs Following Acquisition and CQC Registration Hillingdon Care Company is set to offer nursing care at The Burroughs Care Home, following a decision by the Shareholder Committee to approve a change for care delivery. The... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
19. Emirates Stadium to Host Islington Attendance Summit in May 2025 Islington will host a borough-wide Attendance Summit at the Emirates Stadium in May 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve school attendance across the borough. The... Islington 31 December 2025
20. Camden Health and Wellbeing Board to Discuss Drug-Related Harm Reduction Strategies Camden Council is set to consider new actions to reduce drug-related harm at the upcoming Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Camden 21 December 2025