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Care Tech Expansion Aims to Help Residents Live Independently Wandsworth Council is set to expand its care technology service with a significant investment aimed at helping residents live independently and reducing pressure on adult social...
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Wandsworth Freezes Parking Charges Amid Cost of Living Crisis Wandsworth Council has decided to freeze parking charges for the upcoming year, acknowledging the financial pressures faced by residents due to the cost of living crisis. This...
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Harrow Pension Fund Adopts Net Zero 2050 Target and Approves Responsible Investment Policy Harrow's Pension Fund is set to align with a greener future, adopting a net zero 2050 target for its investment portfolio.
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Croydon and Lewisham to Upgrade Streetlights to LED in 2026, Reducing Carbon Emissions Croydon is set to upgrade its streetlights to LED technology in August 2026, pending legal sign-off, according to a report presented at the Croydon & Lewisham Street Lighting...
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Croydon Councillors Could See 3.2% Allowance Increase Croydon councillors could see a 3.2% increase in their allowances following a recommendation from the General Purposes Committee. The proposed uplift, which would be backdated...
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Cognus Faces £410k Deficit Amid Rising EHCP Demand Cognus, Sutton Council's education services company, is facing a £410,000 deficit due to increasing demand for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The Sutton Shareholdings...
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Sutton Council Questions Viridor's Environmental Record Sutton Council has raised concerns about the environmental compliance record of Viridor, the operator of the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), during a council meeting...
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Sutton Council to Review Business Improvement District Sutton Council is set to review its Business Improvement District (BID) following concerns raised by councillors regarding the organisation's effectiveness and value for money....
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Sutton Council Spent £100k on Unusable Toilet Sutton Council is under scrutiny after spending £100,000 on a Changing Places Toilet (CPT) at Beddington Park Pavilion, which was closed shortly after completion because the...
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Croydon Streetlight CO2 Emissions Down 65% Since 2016 Due to Energy-Efficient Measures Croydon has dramatically reduced its carbon footprint from street lighting, achieving a 65% decrease in CO2 emissions since 2016, according to a report presented at the Croydon...
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Hardship Fund Created for Tower Hamlets Tenants Facing Rent Hikes Tower Hamlets Council has established a hardship fund to support tenants facing rent increases in temporary accommodation. The decision, made at the Mayor's Executive Decision...
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Tower Hamlets to Increase Rent for Some in Temporary Housing Tower Hamlets Council is set to increase rents for some residents living in temporary housing, a move aimed at maximising Housing Benefit subsidy income and addressing a...
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Rising Construction Costs Impact Newham's Stock Street Project Newham's Stock Street Project, aimed at regenerating a heritage building into a community-led cultural and creative hub, is facing increased construction costs due to market...
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Stock Street Project Receives £734k Boost for Cultural Hub Plaistow's Stock Street Project, aiming to create a community-led cultural and creative hub, has received a significant boost with the allocation of £734,000 from the United...
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Croydon Council to Improve Information Governance Croydon Council is taking steps to bolster its information governance practices, aiming for a more robust and compliant approach across all departments. This initiative aims to...
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Hackney Council's Audit & Anti-Fraud Service Faces Staffing and Capacity Challenges Hackney Council's Audit & Anti-Fraud Service is facing staffing and capacity challenges that have impacted its ability to meet objectives, according to a progress report...
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Redbridge Council to Restructure Senior Management (Restricted Report) Redbridge Council is proceeding with the second phase of a senior management restructure, following discussions at the Staffing Sub-Committee meeting on Thursday, 30 October...
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Tower Hamlets to Review King George's Field Trust Finances, Fees, and Governance Tower Hamlets Council is set to review the finances of the King George's Field Trust (KGFT), which manages several green spaces and properties in the borough. The board's...
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Mile End Park Fees Could Change in 2025/26 Tower Hamlets Council is considering changes to fees at Mile End Park, potentially taking effect in the 2025/26 municipal year. The King George's Field Charity Board is...
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Greenwich Council to Invest More in Fly-Tipping Enforcement Greenwich Council is set to increase investment in tackling fly-tipping across the borough, following a council meeting on Wednesday 29 October 2025.