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  1. Hounslow Schools Forum Considers Raising Surplus Balance Threshold and De-delegating Budget for Various Services Hounslow schools could soon have more flexibility in managing their finances, with a proposal to raise the threshold for surplus balances. The Hounslow Council Schools Forum met... Hounslow 22 November 2025
  2. Hounslow Schools to Get £203k Financial Contingency Fund in 2026-27 Hounslow schools are set to receive a £203,000 financial boost in 2026-27, thanks to a newly established contingency fund. The Hounslow Council Schools Forum agreed to the... Hounslow 22 November 2025
  3. Hounslow Council to Launch Loan Scheme and Revise Financial Regulations for Schools Hounslow Council is set to launch a loan scheme for schools, offering financial support to manage large, one-off capital expenditures. The loans are specifically intended for... Hounslow 22 November 2025
  4. Hounslow Schools Face New Financial Scrutiny Hounslow schools are facing increased financial scrutiny as the Schools Forum reviews budget proposals and considers changes to financial regulations, including a new... Hounslow 22 November 2025
  5. Lewisham Council Investigates Councillors for Multiple Code of Conduct Breaches Lewisham Council is investigating several councillors for potential breaches of the Members' Code of Conduct, according to a report presented at the Standards Committee meeting... Lewisham 22 November 2025
  6. Kingston schools face £19M deficit driven by High Needs costs; forum discusses solutions Kingston schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £19 million deficit by the end of the financial year, driven largely by increasing High Needs... Kingston upon Thames 22 November 2025
  7. Hillingdon Council Implements Measures to Address Audit Backlog and Strengthen Financial Governance Hillingdon Council is taking decisive action to address its audit backlog, implementing new measures to streamline financial processes and enhance governance. The council is... Hillingdon 22 November 2025
  8. Councillor Islam Faces Further Sanctions for Non-Compliance with Conduct Committee Directives Enfield Councillor Mohammad Islam is facing further scrutiny after failing to comply with sanctions imposed by the Councillor Conduct Committee in August. The committee is now... Enfield 22 November 2025
  9. UNISON to Address Camden Council on School Support Staff Pay Camden Council convened on Monday, 17 November 2025, and heard a deputation from UNISON raising concerns about the pay and workload of school support staff, particularly those... Camden 22 November 2025
  10. Croydon Considers Landlord Accreditation Scheme and Other Measures to Improve Private Rented Housing Croydon Council is exploring the possibility of launching a recognition or accreditation scheme for landlords who adhere to regulations, drawing inspiration from a similar... Croydon 22 November 2025
  11. Croydon Faces Unsustainable Finances Despite Budget Deficit Reduction Efforts Croydon's financial position remains unsustainable despite efforts to reduce its budget deficit, according to a recent review. The council's struggle is largely due to the cost... Croydon 22 November 2025
  12. Croydon Council to Increase Council Tax by 4.99% Amid Financial Challenges Croydon residents will see a 4.99% increase in their council tax bills next year, as the council grapples with ongoing financial challenges stemming from a £1.4 billion debt... Croydon 22 November 2025
  13. Croydon Council Appeals for Fairer National Funding Amid Financial Challenges Croydon Council is appealing for a fairer share of national funding, citing a 'postcode lottery' that disadvantages its residents and businesses. The council warns that a... Croydon 22 November 2025
  14. Croydon Council to Implement Targeted Strategy for Universal Credit Payment Collections Croydon Council is set to implement a more targeted strategy to improve Universal Credit payment collections within its Homes Directorate. The move comes as the council grapples... Croydon 22 November 2025
  15. Barnet to redevelop Silk House and Shoelands Court Barnet Council is set to redevelop Silk House and Shoelands Court in Colindale South, aiming to provide modern, affordable housing for its residents. The decision was made... Barnet 20 November 2025
  16. Barnet Faces £31M Bill Without Action on Temporary Housing Barnet Council faces a potential £31 million budget shortfall by 2030 if action isn't taken to reduce the reliance on temporary housing. Key barriers to successfully... Barnet 20 November 2025
  17. Barnet awards contract after provider liquidation Barnet Council has awarded a contract for Integrated Community Equipment Services to Provide Care Solutions Limited (Provide) after the previous provider, NRS Healthcare... Barnet 20 November 2025
  18. Mildmay Ward Polling Station to Move to St Augustine's Church Islington Council has announced that the Mildmay ward polling station, previously situated at Highbury Quadrant School, will be relocated to nearby St Augustine's Church. The... Islington 20 November 2025
  19. Richmond Allotment Rents to Rise for Out-of-Borough Residents Richmond Council has approved an increase in allotment rents for residents living outside the borough, effective from 1 October 2026. The decision, impacting non-resident plot... Richmond upon Thames 20 November 2025
  20. Croydon Council to Consider Scrutiny Recommendations Croydon Council is set to review recommendations from its scrutiny committees, covering a range of issues from street cleansing to housing and children's services. The... Croydon 20 November 2025