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  1. Havering Council Considers Staff Vote on Pensions Committee Havering Council is considering a proposal to grant staff members voting rights on the Pension Committee, a move that could reshape the committee's composition and... Havering 30 November 2025
  2. Lewisham Council Appointments Committee to Consider New Housing Director and Exclusion of Press Lewisham Council's Appointments Committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at 9:30 AM to appoint a new Director of Housing Strategy. The meeting's agenda... Lewisham 30 November 2025
  3. Harrow to Upgrade 144 Homes with £2M Energy Efficiency Funding Harrow Council is set to upgrade 144 homes with £2 million in funding aimed at improving energy efficiency, following a decision made at a Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting on... Harrow 30 November 2025
  4. Mercury Land Holdings Governance Under Scrutiny Governance practices at Mercury Land Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Havering Council, are under increased scrutiny following a recent Governance Committee meeting. Havering 30 November 2025
  5. Camden Council Tackles Rising Rent Arrears Amid Universal Credit Surge Camden Council is addressing a rise in rent arrears among its tenants, a situation compounded by an increasing number of residents receiving Universal Credit. However, as of... Camden 30 November 2025
  6. Camden's CCTV Upgrade Reaches 68% of Estates Camden Council is continuing its CCTV upgrade programme, with 68% of estates now equipped with the latest surveillance technology. Camden 30 November 2025
  7. Waltham Forest Budget Committee Discusses Reserve Strategy, Fees, and Financial Strategy Waltham Forest Council's Budget Scrutiny Committee met on 25 November 2025, to discuss the council's reserve strategy and proposed fee changes for the 2026/27 financial year. Waltham Forest 29 November 2025
  8. Waltham Forest Council to Review Fees and Charges for 2026/27 Waltham Forest Council is set to review its fees and charges for the 2026/27 financial year, with discussions scheduled at the Budget Scrutiny Committee meeting on 25 November... Waltham Forest 29 November 2025
  9. Hounslow Council's Lampton Group Faces Scrutiny Over £15M Losses Hounslow Council's wholly owned business venture, the Lampton Group, is facing increased scrutiny after accumulating over £15 million in losses since its establishment in 2013.... Hounslow 29 November 2025
  10. Hounslow Waives Attendance Rule for Councillors Due to Ill Health Hounslow Council has waived the six-month attendance rule for Councillors Jagdish Sharma, Richard Foote, and Afzaal Kiani, who have been unable to attend council meetings since... Hounslow 29 November 2025
  11. Newham Pension Fund Lays Out Plan for Pensions Regulator Compliance Newham Pension Fund is laying out its plan to achieve full compliance with the Pensions Regulator's new Code of Practice, ensuring adherence to regulations relevant to the Local... Newham 29 November 2025
  12. Islington Council Expands Food Waste Collection to Flats Above Shops Islington Council is expanding its food waste collection service to include flats above shops, aligning with a statutory requirement for all local authorities to provide such... Islington 29 November 2025
  13. Adult Social Care in Harrow Risks Service Delivery Failures Due to Budget, Staffing, and Equipment Issues Harrow Council faces potential service delivery failures within its adult social care sector, according to a recent meeting of the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and... Harrow 29 November 2025
  14. Newham to Spend £11M on Corporate Security Services Newham Council is set to spend £11 million on corporate security services over the next four years. The decision, made during an Officer Key Decision meeting on 25 November... Newham 29 November 2025
  15. Harrow Children's Services Face Budget Overspend and Complaints Procedure Risks Harrow Council's Children's Services are facing significant financial strain and heightened scrutiny regarding their handling of complaints, according to a recent meeting of the... Harrow 29 November 2025
  16. Harrow Council's External Audit Reveals Significant Weaknesses in Schools Grant, PFI Contract, Children's Social Care, and Fraud Governance Harrow Council's external audit for 2024/25 has revealed significant weaknesses in several key areas, including children's social care and governance arrangements. The findings... Harrow 29 November 2025
  17. Harrow's Anti-Fraud Team struggles with housing fraud targets Harrow's Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT) is facing challenges in meeting its targets for recovering social housing units and disrupting fraudulent Right to Buy applications,... Harrow 29 November 2025
  18. Kentish Town Tenants Face Potential Rent and Service Charge Hikes in 2026 Kentish Town residents in council housing may see their rents increase in April 2026, as Camden Council grapples with financial pressures on its Housing Revenue Account (HRA).... Camden 29 November 2025
  19. Hackney Council Responds to LGPS Consultation on Scheme Improvements, Access, and Protections Hackney Council has formally responded to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) consultation, outlining its position on proposed changes to the scheme. Hackney 29 November 2025
  20. Haringey Council to Review Councillor Allowance Scheme Haringey Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of its constitution, including the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2025-2026. The constitution outlines how the council... Haringey 29 November 2025