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  1. Sutton Launches Multi-Agency Panel for Adult Safeguarding Sutton Council is launching a new multi-agency panel in April 2025 to enhance adult safeguarding, aiming for clearer outcomes and better support for vulnerable residents. The... Sutton 12 July 2025
  2. Southwark Council Expands SD-WAN to Housing Estates and Schools Southwark Council is expanding its Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) to connect housing estates and schools, aiming to improve connectivity and efficiency. The... Southwark 12 July 2025
  3. Hackney aims for 1,000 new social rent homes by 2026 Hackney is aiming to deliver 1,000 new homes for social rent by 2026, despite facing significant challenges including rising construction costs and building safety regulations. Hackney 12 July 2025
  4. Lambeth Council to Prioritise Skills Training for Councillors Lambeth Council is set to place a greater emphasis on skills-based training for its councillors, aiming to equip them with the tools needed to effectively serve their... Lambeth 12 July 2025
  5. Haringey Fails to Secure Provider for Young Women's Housing Haringey Council has been unable to secure a provider for housing support services specifically tailored for young women, raising concerns about the future of this vital service. Haringey 12 July 2025
  6. Haringey to Prioritise Over-55s for New Tottenham Hale Homes Haringey Council is set to prioritise residents aged 55 and over for 119 new homes in Tottenham Hale, aiming to address the needs of its ageing population and free up larger... Haringey 12 July 2025
  7. Haringey Extends Support for Prison Leavers Haringey Council is set to continue its commitment to supporting prison leavers by extending a key contract aimed at reducing re-offending rates and promoting community safety.... Haringey 12 July 2025
  8. Kingston to Fight Welfare Reform Bill's Disability Benefit Cuts Kingston upon Thames Council has pledged to fight proposed cuts to disability benefits outlined in the government's Welfare Reform Bill. The council voted to work with local MPs... Kingston upon Thames 12 July 2025
  9. Camden Council Faces £22.8m General Fund Overspend Amidst Rising Costs and Uncertain Funding Camden Council faces significant financial challenges, reporting a £22.8m overspend in its General Fund and a £3.2m overspend in the Housing Revenue Account. This financial... Camden 12 July 2025
  10. Bromley Council Approves £23.7M for Poverest Housing Development Bromley Council has approved a £23.7 million investment for housing development on the Poverest Adult Education Centre site and surrounding land. The decision was made at a... Bromley 11 July 2025
  11. Hounslow Council Faces £91.3M Budget Gap by 2028/29 Hounslow Council is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, projected to reach £91.3 million by the 2028/29 financial year, according to a revised medium-term financial... Hounslow 11 July 2025
  12. Hounslow Council Approves Extra Care Housing Development at Nene Gardens Hounslow Council has approved plans to develop an affordable Extra Care Housing scheme at Nene Gardens in Hanworth Village, aiming to provide up to 50 socially rented units for... Hounslow 11 July 2025
  13. Southwark Council Approves 'Good Landlord' Plan to Address Housing Shortcomings Southwark Council is set to improve housing standards after approving a new 'Good Landlord' plan during a Cabinet meeting on Monday, 7 July 2025. Southwark 11 July 2025
  14. Haringey Housing Delivery Exceeds Target, AMR Report Shows Haringey has exceeded its housing delivery targets, according to the latest Authority Monitoring Report (AMR). The report, which covers 2020-2024, was presented to the Strategic... Haringey 11 July 2025
  15. Ealing Council Urged to Improve Support for Kinship Carers Following Scrutiny Panel Review Ealing Council has been urged to strengthen its strategy for supporting kinship carers, individuals who provide care for children unable to live with their parents but with whom... Ealing 11 July 2025
  16. Hackney to Award SEND Internship Contract Hackney Council is set to award contracts for the construction of 305 new homes across nine sites, marking the first phase of its ambitious New Homes Programme (NHP). The... Hackney 11 July 2025
  17. Hackney Council to Undertake Fire Safety Remedial Works on High-Rise Buildings with Government Funding Hackney Council is set to procure fire safety remedial works across its high-rise buildings to meet new regulations, utilising government funding to cover the costs. The... Hackney 11 July 2025
  18. Harrow Council Faces Scrutiny Over Inadequate Care Leaver Services Harrow Council is facing increased scrutiny after a recent Ofsted inspection deemed its services for care leavers inadequate. The inspection, conducted in January 2025, found... Harrow 11 July 2025
  19. Haringey Council to Increase Temporary Accommodation Rents Haringey Council is set to increase rents for temporary accommodation, impacting residents in General Fund properties and those in accommodations leased from private landlords.... Haringey 11 July 2025
  20. Hackney to Build 305 New Council Homes Hackney Council is set to construct 305 new council homes across nine development projects, marking the first phase of its ambitious New Homes Programme (NHP). The decision was... Hackney 11 July 2025