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Woolwich Leisure Centre to be Demolished for Housing Greenwich Council has approved the demolition of the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre to make way for a new residential development. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting...
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Waltham Forest VAWG Services Secure Funding Until 2027 Waltham Forest's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) specialist services have secured funding until 2027, ensuring continued support for survivors of abuse. Funding for...
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Redbridge Council to Trace 'Gone Away' Pension Members and Modernize Pension Administration Redbridge Council is set to trace approximately 700 pension members who have a gone away indicator on their records. The team will undertake a trace operation for those members...
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Redbridge Council Pension Team to Cease Paper Benefit Statements and Move to Digital System Redbridge Council's Pension Team will stop sending annual benefit statements via post, in line with the council's digital programme and to save costs. Currently, 21.27% of...
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Hayes Regeneration Project Sees New Plans for Hundreds of Homes Hillingdon Council's Hayes Regeneration Project is moving forward with revised plans to construct hundreds of new homes across the Hayes Town Centre and Avondale Drive Estates....
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Bedfont Lakes Set for Major Upgrade with Lottery Funding Targeted Bedfont Lakes are set for a major upgrade, with Hounslow Council eyeing National Lottery funding to transform the popular green space. The council aims to create a 'visionary'...
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Bedfont Lakes Trust Faces Budget Shortfall Despite Investment Growth, Approves Improvement Plans and Appoints New Leadership The Bedfont Lakes Trust is facing a budget shortfall despite an increase in its investment fund, the Bedfont Lakes Trust Panel heard on Wednesday. The panel met to discuss the...
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Southwark Council Audit Committee to Discuss Corporate Risk and Financial Oversight Southwark Council's Audit, Governance and Standards Committee is convening on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, to address corporate risk and financial oversight. The meeting, led by...
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Southwark Council Discusses Anti-Fraud Efforts and Reviews Q3 Report Southwark Council's Audit, Governance and Standards Committee is set to convene on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, to discuss a range of critical issues, including the council's...
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Hillingdon to Adopt National Performance Framework in 2026 Hillingdon Council is set to adopt the national Local Government Outcomes Framework (LGOF) in April 2026, integrating its measures into the council's existing performance...
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Hillingdon Council Faces £30M Overspend Due to Social Care Demand and Savings Shortfalls Hillingdon Council is facing a significant £30.2 million overspend, primarily driven by increasing demand for social care services. Adult Social Care demand is contributing...
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Southwark Council Faces Scrutiny Over Housing Aids Contract Decision Southwark Council's Audit, Governance and Standards Committee is set to review a retrospective contract-related decision concerning housing aids and adaptations at its meeting...
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Southwark Council Reviews Progress of ERP System Replacement Programme Southwark Council is reviewing the progress of its Southwark360 programme, an initiative to replace the council's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The Audit,...
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Southwark Council to Review Customer Service Performance at Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Meeting Southwark Council is set to review its customer service performance at the upcoming Audit, Governance and Standards Committee meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. The...
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Haringey to Assess In-House Vehicle Removal Service Feasibility Haringey Council is set to explore the possibility of bringing its vehicle removal service in-house, alongside the extension of its current contract with Marston (Holdings)...
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Enfield Council Faces £3.3 Million Overspend in Children's Services Amidst Broader Financial Challenges Enfield Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, projecting a £3.3 million overspend in its children's services. This contributes to a larger £7.5 million...
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Merton to Bestow Freedom of Borough on Allan Barley, Stephen Hammond Merton Council is set to bestow the Honorary Freedom of the Borough on Allan Barley and Stephen Hammond, recognising their significant contributions to the community.
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Haringey Extends Nuisance Vehicle Removal Contract, Saving £14K Haringey Council has extended its Nuisance Vehicle Removal Contract with Marston (Holdings) Limited (MHL), securing a £14,479 saving for the borough. The decision, made on 19...
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Enfield Council Faces £63M Budget Gap by 2030 Amidst Rising Social Care Demands and Funding Uncertainty Enfield Council is projecting a significant budget shortfall of £63.4 million by the period spanning 2026/27 to 2029/30, according to a recent financial update presented to the...
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Enfield Council Allocates £1.5M for Housing Repairs in Response to Awaab's Law, Faces Overall Financial Challenges Enfield Council is set to allocate an additional £1.5 million to address housing repairs, primarily in response to Awaab's Law. The decision was revealed during the Overview &...