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  1. Bexleyheath Homeowner Restricted by Old Planning Rule Bexleyheath residents are impacted by a planning rule originating from 1979, as highlighted during Bexley Council's Planning Committee review of application ref 25/01116/FUL at... Bexley 2 August 2025
  2. Havering's Suicide Rate Higher Than Expected for Women Havering has seen a higher proportion of female deaths by suicide than expected, according to the 2024 Suicide Prevention Annual Report. The report, presented at the Havering... Havering 1 August 2025
  3. Havering Council to Lobby C2C on Unhealthy Food Ads Havering Council is set to lobby the nationalised rail company, C2C, to restrict advertising of unhealthy food on its trains and platforms. Havering 1 August 2025
  4. Havering Pharmacies: Adequate, But ICB Advice Gaps Remain Havering residents have adequate access to essential pharmaceutical services, but more needs to be done to address gaps in advice commissioned by the Integrated Care Board... Havering 1 August 2025
  5. Harrow Council to Implement New Safety Strategy to Combat Rise in Staff Assaults Harrow Council is set to implement a new health and safety strategy for 2025-2028, prioritising the reduction of assaults on staff, particularly in special educational needs and... Harrow 1 August 2025
  6. Harrow Council to Investigate 'Others' Category in Medigold Occupational Health Data Harrow Council is set to investigate a significant portion of its occupational health appointment data that falls under the 'others' category. The issue was raised during a... Harrow 1 August 2025
  7. Harrow Council Audits Find Asbestos Compliance Concerns in Schools, Prompting Review and Action Plans Harrow Council's Employees' Consultative Forum has reviewed the annual health and safety report for 2024-2025, revealing concerns about asbestos compliance in schools. The... Harrow 1 August 2025
  8. Harrow Council to Review Agency Staff Health and Safety Training Following Concerns Over Adequacy Harrow Council is set to review health and safety training for agency staff following concerns raised at a recent Employees' Consultative Forum. The review aims to ensure that... Harrow 1 August 2025
  9. Harrow Council Escalates Risk Over Uncooperative Managers Hindering Health and Safety Audits Harrow Council is facing increased risk due to a lack of cooperation from some managers in providing necessary information for health and safety audits. The issue is... Harrow 1 August 2025
  10. Haringey Council to Consult on New Licensing Policy Haringey Council is set to consult with the public on a new licensing policy aimed at shaping the borough's entertainment and night-time economy. The council aims to gather... Haringey 1 August 2025
  11. Royal London Hospital Improves A&E Wait Times The Royal London Hospital has demonstrated improved and stabilised performance in A&E wait times over the past year, according to Neil Ashman, CEO of Royal London & Mile End... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2025
  12. Tower Hamlets to Expand Same Day GP Access Hubs to Improve Primary Care Tower Hamlets residents can expect improved access to GPs with the expansion of the Same Day Access Hubs, an initiative aimed at reducing primary care presentations at A&E and... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2025
  13. Council Prepares for CQC Inspection of Adult Social Care Tower Hamlets Council is preparing for an upcoming inspection of its adult social care services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2025
  14. Tower Hamlets Faces Rising Demand for Sexual Health Services Amid Budget Constraints Tower Hamlets is facing increasing strain on its sexual health services due to demographic growth, particularly among its young population. This challenge is compounded by... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2025
  15. Hackney Approves Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-28 Hackney Council has approved the Youth Justice Strategic Partnership Plan for 2025-2028, outlining a vision for children involved with the Youth Justice System (YJS). The plan,... Hackney 29 July 2025
  16. Hackney Council to Review VAWG Service Commissioning and Enhance Prevention Efforts Hackney Council is set to review its commissioning practices for services addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG), aiming to align them with statutory guidance. Hackney 29 July 2025
  17. Ofsted Urges Havering to Update Corporate Parenting Strategy; Panel Discusses Children in Care Initiatives and Data Ofsted has advised Havering Council to update its Corporate Parenting Strategy following a recent monitoring visit. The recommendation came to light during the Council meeting... Havering 29 July 2025
  18. Croydon: 90% of Care Homes Rated Good or Outstanding Croydon's care homes are providing high-quality service, with nearly 90% being rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This was revealed in the... Croydon 29 July 2025
  19. Croydon Council to Review Adult Safeguarding Operating Model Croydon Council is set to review its adult safeguarding operating model, aiming to improve the experiences and outcomes for residents. The decision was made during a recent... Croydon 29 July 2025
  20. Rio's Piri Piri Licence Bid Sparks Crime, Health Concerns Redbridge Council is considering a new premises licence application from Rio's Piri Piri, a grilled chicken restaurant located at 171 Ilford Lane. The application, submitted by... Redbridge 26 July 2025