Money
Stories, page 117
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Barnet Council Considers Limiting Gambling and Fast Food Outlets to Address Health Concerns Barnet Council is considering a campaign to limit the number of gambling and fast food outlets in the borough, citing health concerns and the need for greater local control. The...
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Barnet Design Consultants to Cover Costs of Regents Park Road Bus Lane Redo Barnet Council has confirmed that design consultants will cover the costs of redoing works on the Regents Park Road bus lane. The council will not incur any additional expenses...
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Bexleyheath BID Gets Green Light for Events Licence The Bexley Licensing Committee has approved a 6-month event licence for the Bexleyheath Business Improvement District (BID), paving the way for more vibrant markets, festivals...
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Lewisham to Change Bulky Waste Disposal Service Lewisham Council is set to implement changes to its bulky waste disposal service, aiming to reduce costs and combat fly-tipping across the borough.
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Lewisham Extends NHS Health Checks Contract Lewisham Council has extended its contract with One Health Solutions (OHL) for NHS Health Checks support services for an additional two years. The decision, made at a Mayor and...
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Lewisham to Lease 35 Flats for Temporary Accommodation Lewisham Council is set to lease 35 flats from L&Q to provide temporary accommodation for homeless households, as decided at a Mayor and Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 22 October...
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Lewisham Extends Advice Services Grant Through 2029 Lewisham Council has extended its Advice Services Grant through 2029, ensuring continued support for residents seeking guidance on a range of issues.
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Lewisham Seeks New Solution for Ladywell Playtower Restoration Lewisham Council is seeking a new path forward for the restoration of the Ladywell Playtower after the withdrawal of its initial restoration partner. The decision was made...
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Kensington and Chelsea Council Considers Using Pension Fund to Acquire Temporary Housing Kensington and Chelsea Council is exploring the possibility of using its pension fund to acquire temporary housing in an effort to address the growing pressure on temporary...
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Merton Council Faces £5.4M Budget Gap for 2026/27 Due to Inflation and Service Pressures Merton Council is facing a significant budget challenge, with a projected £5.4 million gap for the 2026/27 financial year. The cabinet addressed this issue at a meeting on 20...
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Merton to Procure New School Meals Catering Contract Merton Council has approved a new school meals catering contract to provide nutritious and balanced meals to pupils in primary, secondary, and special schools.
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Council to Decide on Interim Director Appointments Barking and Dagenham Council's JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Monday, 20 October 2025, to discuss several key appointments, including interim director...
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Ealing Council Reappoints Beever and Struthers as Auditors for Greener Ealing Ltd and Reviews GEL's Financial Performance Ealing Council has reappointed Beever and Struthers as the external auditors for Greener Ealing Ltd (GEL) for the financial year 2025/26. The decision was made during the...
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K&C to Waive Council Tax for Terminally Ill Kensington and Chelsea Council is set to introduce a full council tax waiver for residents medically certified as terminally ill with a life expectancy of 12 months or less. The...
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Barking & Dagenham Council to Consider Appointment of New Enforcement Director Barking & Dagenham Council is considering the appointment of a new Director of Enforcement, Regulatory Services and Community Safety. The role is crucial for maintaining order...
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Bexley Council Approves New Asset Management Strategy for 2025-2029 Bexley Council has approved a new asset management strategy to guide the management, investment, and utilisation of the council's property assets from 2025 to 2029. The strategy...
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Richmond to trial AI pothole detection Richmond upon Thames Council is set to trial the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect potholes, as part of a broader effort to improve efficiency, save money, and...
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Greener Ealing Ltd Profit Drops, No Dividends Paid Greener Ealing Ltd (GEL), Ealing Council's wholly-owned company responsible for waste, recycling, and street cleaning, experienced a drop in profits for the financial year...
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Bexley Council Forecasts £2.184m Overspend for August 2025, Defends Financial Position Bexley Council is currently forecasting a £2.184m overspend for August 2025, according to the Revenue Budget Monitoring report presented at a Public Cabinet meeting on Thursday...
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Sir Joseph Hood Rec. Artificial Pitch Requires Council Approval Merton Council's cabinet has approved plans for a new £1,353,000 artificial pitch at Sir Joseph Hood Recreation Ground, with funding sourced from the Strategic Community...