Money
Stories, page 126
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Lewisham Pension Fund Addresses Data Issues, Including Deceased Members and ABS Processing Lewisham Council's Pension Board is addressing data quality to ensure accurate pension administration, following the identification of several issues through ongoing data...
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Kingston Council Reconsiders Child Friendly City Status Due to Cost Kingston upon Thames Council is reassessing its commitment to the Unicef Child Friendly Cities and Communities status due to significant cost implications, the People Committee...
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Kingston Extends Carer Support Contract and Increases Funding Due to Rising Demand Kingston upon Thames Council is set to extend its adult carer support contract until March 2028, with an increased contract price to manage rising demand for carer assessments...
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Camden Council Restructures Home Ownership Team, Focuses on Leaseholder Services Camden Council has restructured its Home Ownership Team, according to a report presented at the Leaseholders' Forum meeting on 23 September 2025. The council aims to improve...
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Camden's Right to Buy Scheme Remains Suspended; Leaseholder Services Team Addresses Backlog and Service Charge Accuracy Camden's Right to Buy scheme remains suspended, according to a report presented at the Leaseholders' Forum meeting on 23 September 2025. While the meeting information confirms...
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Camden Leaseholders Face Backlog in Lease Extension Applications Camden leaseholders are experiencing delays in the processing of their lease extension applications, according to the Leaseholder Services CLF report 23 Sept 2025 presented at...
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Wandsworth Council Faces £1.6M Overspend Due to Housing and Health Pressures Wandsworth Council is facing a projected £1.6 million overspend, primarily driven by increasing demands on housing and health services. The council addressed these financial...
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Tower Hamlets Transformation and Assurance Board Discusses Senior Recruitment Process, Continuous Improvement Plan, and Team Changes Tower Hamlets Council is set to review its senior recruitment process, according to updates provided at the Transformation and Assurance Board (TAB) meeting on Monday, 22...
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Haringey Integrates Connected Communities Service into Adult Social Care, Projects £700k Savings Haringey Council is integrating its Connected Communities service into Adult Social Care, a move projected to save £700,000. The decision was discussed at the Adults & Health...
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Merton Council to Expand Sexual Health Service Consortium Merton Council is set to broaden its collaboration on sexual health services by welcoming the London Borough of Sutton into its existing consortium with Wandsworth and Richmond...
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Wormwood Scrubs: UKPN lease extended, rent up 44% Hammersmith and Fulham Council has extended UK Power Networks' (UKPN) lease to occupy land at Wormwood Scrubs for another seven years, with a 44% increase in rent.
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Haringey Council Faces £34.1M Overspend, Adult Services Under Strain; Council Reviews Partnership Board and Community Services Haringey Council is facing significant financial challenges, projecting a £34.1 million overspend, particularly affecting adult services, according to reports discussed at the...
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Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust forecasts budget shortfall due to KAA2 site decommissioning The Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust is facing a potential budget shortfall of £88,042, according to a recent forecast presented at the Trust Committee meeting on Wednesday 24...
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Merton Council Warns of £700m London-Wide Funding Cut Due to Fair Funding Review 2.0 Merton Council has issued a stark warning about potential government funding cuts across London, estimating a loss of up to £700 million due to proposed changes in how funding...
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Lambeth Council's Debt Nears £1.12 Billion Lambeth Council's debt stood at £1.116 billion as of 30 June 2025, according to the Treasury Management Quarterly Performance Report presented at a Corporate Committee meeting...
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Old Oak Family Hub MUGA resurfacing delayed until late Sept due to summer camp, budget increased due to sub-base damage The resurfacing of the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) behind the Old Oak Family Hub will be delayed until late September, according to a Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust Committee...
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Hackney Leads London Boroughs in Green Flag Awards for Parks and Open Spaces Hackney Council has been recognised for its commitment to green spaces, topping the list of London boroughs for Green Flag awards with 33 parks and open spaces. This achievement...
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Forty Hall Parking Charges and CPZ Halted After Resident Backlash Following a significant backlash from residents, Enfield Council has halted plans to introduce parking charges at Forty Hall and a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in the...
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Dugdale Arts Centre Faces Financial Strain, Future Under Review The Dugdale Arts Centre (DAC) in Enfield is facing financial difficulties, prompting a review of its future management. The Culture and Environment Scrutiny Panel received an...
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Lambeth Council Faces £20 Million Overspend Despite Savings Efforts Lambeth Council has reviewed its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025-26, revealing significant financial challenges stemming from rising demand for statutory...