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  1. Hackney Rolls Over Members' Allowances Scheme for 2025/26, Citing Lack of National Pay Settlement Hackney Council has rolled over its Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2025/26 municipal year, maintaining the 2024/25 rates due to the absence of a national pay settlement for... Hackney 29 July 2025
  2. Havering Council to Improve Communication with Foster Carers Following Carer Resignations Havering Council is addressing communication challenges with its foster carers following feedback from departing carers, according to discussions at a recent Corporate Parenting... Havering 29 July 2025
  3. Havering Children in Care Numbers Rise 19% in a Year Havering has seen a significant increase in the number of children in care, with figures rising by 19% in a single year. The increase was highlighted in the Corporate Parenting... Havering 29 July 2025
  4. Southall Community Centre Redevelopment Approved Despite Affordable Housing and Building Concerns Ealing Council's Planning Committee has approved the redevelopment of the Southall Community Centre site on Merrick Road, despite concerns about the loss of a locally listed... Ealing 29 July 2025
  5. Croydon to Improve Casework Training for Homelessness Services Croydon Council is set to enhance casework training for its homelessness services, aiming to improve support for residents facing housing challenges, with a particular emphasis... Croydon 29 July 2025
  6. Brent Council Borrowing Rises to £900 Million Brent Council's outstanding borrowing has reached £900.02 million as of 31 March 2025, an increase of £85.8 million over the past financial year, according to the Treasury... Brent 29 July 2025
  7. Haringey Mulls Council Tax Hike Up to 4.99% Amid Financial Pressures Haringey residents could see their council tax bills rise by up to 4.99% as the council grapples with significant financial pressures driven by increasing demand for adult... Haringey 26 July 2025
  8. New Director of Housing Services to be Appointed in Newham Newham Council is in the process of appointing a new Director of Housing Services, a decision that follows interviews conducted by the Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee... Newham 26 July 2025
  9. Ealing Council Launches Rental Deposit Loans for Employees Ealing Council is set to launch a rental deposit loan scheme for its employees, as part of a broader effort to attract and retain talent and foster a supportive work... Ealing 26 July 2025
  10. Croydon Council Balances Budget with One-Off Reserves Despite Overspend and Debt Concerns Croydon Council has provisionally balanced its 2024-25 budget by using £67.9 million in one-off reserves and capitalisation directions, according to the 2024-25 Provisional... Croydon 26 July 2025
  11. Croydon Council to Assess Impact of Housing Actions on Other Services Following Homes Sub-Committee Recommendations Croydon Council is set to assess the impact of its housing actions on other council services and the voluntary sector, following a recommendation from its Homes Sub-Committee.... Croydon 26 July 2025
  12. Croydon Council Considers Incentives for Social Housing Residents to Downsize Croydon Council is exploring a new approach to social housing, encouraging residents in larger properties who require additional support to downsize. This initiative aims to... Croydon 26 July 2025
  13. Croydon Considers Compensation Clauses for Out-of-Borough Housing Providers Croydon Council is considering implementing compensation clauses in contracts for out-of-borough housing placements. These clauses would be triggered if providers fail to... Croydon 26 July 2025
  14. Newham Population Soars: ONS Data Shows 36,000 Increase Since 2021 New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate a significant population surge in Newham, with an estimated 36,000 new residents since 2021. The data,... Newham 25 July 2025
  15. K&C Faces £82M Funding Loss; Council Tax Hike Possible Kensington and Chelsea Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a potential £82 million funding loss projected over the next three years. This could lead to a... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2025
  16. Internal Audit Finds Weaknesses in Lambeth Council Governance, Raising Financial Stability Concerns Lambeth Council's Corporate Committee recently reviewed an internal audit that revealed weaknesses in the council's governance, raising concerns about financial stability and... Lambeth 25 July 2025
  17. Newham to Retrofit 359 Homes with £1.5M Warm Homes Grant Newham is set to retrofit 359 homes with energy-efficient upgrades thanks to a £1.5 million grant from the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund. The homes, many of which have known... Newham 25 July 2025
  18. Council Blames Covid for Depot Safety Failures Kensington and Chelsea Council has attributed delays in addressing structural safety concerns at the Pembroke Road depot to the Covid-19 pandemic, though residents dispute this... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2025
  19. Newham Faces £115M Budget Shortfall by 2029, Public Consultation Planned Newham Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £115 million budget shortfall by 2029. Key factors contributing to this shortfall include rising... Newham 25 July 2025
  20. Lewisham Council Faces Budget Challenges and PSTN Switch-Off Risks Lewisham Council's Audit and Risk Committee has pinpointed budget challenges and the impending Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch-off as key concerns, according to... Lewisham 25 July 2025