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  1. Newham Council Committee to Review Budget Performance In-Year Newham Council is set to scrutinise its budget performance in the coming year, following a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. The move... Newham 25 July 2025
  2. Newham Considers Using Housing Fund Outside Borough Amid Financial Pressures and Best Value Notice Newham Council is considering using its housing acquisition fund outside of the borough, officials revealed at a recent Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting. The move comes... Newham 25 July 2025
  3. Newham Council Faces Scrutiny Over Rising Children in Care Costs; Plans New Children's Home Newham Council is facing increased scrutiny over the rising costs of children in care, despite plans to open a new home for young people with complex needs. The issue was... Newham 25 July 2025
  4. Wandsworth Flats Plan Approved Despite Affordable Housing Concerns Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved a proposal to reconfigure flats at 150a-170 Penwith Road, sparking concerns over the reduction of affordable... Wandsworth 25 July 2025
  5. Harrow Council's Risk Register Flags Homelessness, Finances, and Other Key Concerns Harrow Council's financial risk register has flagged increasing homelessness and budget pressures as key concerns, alongside challenges in adult social care and health and... Harrow 25 July 2025
  6. Lambeth Council Considers Selling Garages, Land for Housing Lambeth Council is considering selling off garages and other land holdings to help fund investment in its existing housing stock, as revealed at a recent Overview and Scrutiny... Lambeth 25 July 2025
  7. Haringey Formally Recognises Latin American Community Haringey Council has formally recognised the Latin American community, acknowledging their significant contributions and addressing issues of statistical invisibility and... Haringey 25 July 2025
  8. Haringey Council Declares No Confidence in Thames Water Haringey Council has declared no confidence in Thames Water, citing the company's poor performance, high bills, and environmental breaches that include sewage spills. The... Haringey 25 July 2025
  9. Council to Open Children's Homes to Address Placement Issues Barking and Dagenham Council is planning to open its own children's homes to address ongoing placement issues for vulnerable youngsters. The decision was revealed during the... Barking and Dagenham 25 July 2025
  10. Council Pays Tribute to Former Councillor David Smith Barking and Dagenham Council has paid tribute to former Councillor David Smith, who represented the Eastbury Ward from 1986 to 1990. At a recent Assembly meeting, councillors... Barking and Dagenham 25 July 2025
  11. Hackney to Buy 125 Homes for Temporary Accommodation Hackney Council is set to purchase 125 homes to be used as temporary accommodation, addressing a critical need for stable housing and aiming to alleviate the council's current... Hackney 25 July 2025
  12. Tower Hamlets Faces £16.9m Homelessness Budget Pressure Amid Rising Temporary Accommodation Numbers Tower Hamlets is grappling with significant budgetary pressures, particularly in addressing homelessness, with a projected £16.9m overspend. The issue was brought to light... Tower Hamlets 23 July 2025
  13. Lambeth's Homelessness Strategy Focuses on Prevention, Accommodation Lambeth Council is intensifying its efforts to prevent homelessness and provide appropriate accommodation, according to an update presented at the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee... Lambeth 22 July 2025
  14. Lambeth Faces £2.6B Housing Repair Bill Over Next 30 Years Lambeth Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with an estimated £2.6 billion needed over the next 30 years to maintain and improve its housing stock. This figure... Lambeth 22 July 2025
  15. Lambeth to Insource Call Centre, Outsource Debt Recovery Lambeth Council is set to insource its call centre operations while outsourcing debt recovery, marking a significant shift in its approach to customer service and financial... Lambeth 22 July 2025
  16. Waltham Forest Aims to Scrap 'No Ball Games' Signs Waltham Forest Council is considering a motion to remove 'No Ball Games' signs from council estates, signalling a shift towards encouraging play and recreation for children. The... Waltham Forest 21 July 2025
  17. Westminster Builds Profits Down Due to Service Charge Increase Westminster Builds, the housing investment arm of Westminster City Council, has reported a lower-than-expected operating profit due to higher service charges, according to a... Westminster 21 July 2025
  18. Westminster Community Homes Misses Resident Satisfaction Targets, Reports Operating Deficit, and Implements New Strategies Westminster Community Homes (WCH) has fallen short of resident satisfaction targets, according to a performance review presented at the Shareholder Committee meeting on 17 July... Westminster 21 July 2025
  19. Southwark Council Discusses Housing Revenue Account Recovery Plan Southwark Council's Audit, Governance and Standards Committee convened on 14 July 2025, to discuss the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Recovery Plan, a critical initiative aimed... Southwark 21 July 2025
  20. Southwark Council Reviews Financial Management Compliance Southwark Council's Audit, Governance and Standards Committee convened on Monday, 14 July 2025, to review the council's financial management and governance practices. The... Southwark 21 July 2025