Money
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Hillingdon Council to Join West London Economic Prosperity Board Hillingdon Council is set to deepen its regional collaboration by joining the West London Economic Prosperity Board (WLEPB), a move aimed at boosting economic growth and...
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Hillingdon Council Seeks Public Input on Updated Licensing Policy Hillingdon Council is seeking public input on its updated draft Statement of Licensing Policy, which was discussed at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, 18 September 2025. The...
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Kingston Pension Fund to Review Divestment from Rights Violators Kingston upon Thames Council's Pension Fund Panel is set to review its responsible investment policy, with a particular focus on potential divestment from companies on the UN...
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Hillingdon Council Housing Service Gets C2 Rating After Inspection Hillingdon Council's social housing service has received a consumer grading of C2, the second highest possible, following an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing. This...
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Hillingdon to Transfer St Bernadette School to Diocese Trust Hillingdon Council is set to transfer St Bernadette Catholic Primary School to The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DoWAT), a move aimed at facilitating the school's...
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Lewisham Council Faces £2.5 Million Overspend in Special Needs Education Funding Lewisham Council is grappling with a projected £2.5 million overspend in its dedicated schools grant (DSG), specifically within the high needs block. This financial strain...
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Camden Council to Invest £4M+ in Voluntary Sector, Equality Programs Camden Council is set to invest over £4 million in the voluntary sector and equality programs, aiming to strengthen communities and create opportunities for all residents. The...
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Lewisham HRA Budget Boosts Housing Repairs by £6.2 Million Lewisham Council has significantly increased its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for housing repairs by £6.2 million, aiming to transform its services and address a...
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Lewisham Council Tax Collection Below Target; New Measures Planned Lewisham Council's tax collection rates have fallen below targeted levels, prompting the council to implement new measures to improve efficiency. The drop in collection rates...
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Lambeth Restructures Senior Management, Aims for £1M Savings Lambeth Council is restructuring its senior management team in a move expected to save the authority approximately £1 million. The restructure, which includes changing the title...
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Camden Council Recovers 70 Properties from Tenancy Fraud Camden Council has successfully recovered 70 properties from tenancy fraud between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, saving an estimated £4.62 million. This equates to an average...
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Camden Sees Spike in Right to Buy Applications Before Discount Cap Camden Council saw a significant surge in Right to Buy (RTB) applications ahead of a legislative change that capped the discount available to tenants. Many tenants submitted...
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Haringey Faces New Heat Network Regulations Haringey is preparing for new Heat Network regulations set to come into force in 2025, which aim to ensure fairer pricing, clearer billing, and improved service standards for...
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Haringey Extends Gas Maintenance Contracts Amid Retendering Delay Haringey Council has extended its gas maintenance contracts with Purdy Contracts Ltd and Sureserve Compliance Services Ltd for an additional six months, pushing the expiry date...
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Grant Thornton Flags Weaknesses in Barking and Dagenham Council Finances Barking and Dagenham Council faces significant financial challenges, with external auditors Grant Thornton identifying weaknesses in the council's financial sustainability,...
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B&D Council Misses Complaint Response Target, Despite Overall Complaint Reduction Barking and Dagenham Council has fallen short of its target for responding to complaints within the agreed timeframe. According to the Customer Feedback Team Annual Report, only...
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Tower Hamlets Pension Board to Develop Local Investment Framework in Response to Government Consultation Tower Hamlets is preparing to increase local investment within its pension fund, with the Pension Board agreeing to develop a framework by March 2026. This move comes as the...
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Tower Hamlets Pension Board to Boost Scheme Engagement Tower Hamlets Pension Board is set to enhance its engagement with scheme members following discussions at a meeting held on Monday, 15 September 2025. The board is looking to...
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Barnet Unveils Economic Development Framework 2025-2030 to Boost Borough's Economy Barnet Council has approved the Economic Development Framework 2025-2030, a plan designed to shape the borough's economic future over the next five years. The framework aims to...
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Barnet to Rescind Copthall Playing Fields Land Agreement Barnet Council is set to rescind a land agreement concerning Copthall Playing Fields, marking the end of a nine-year period without progress on the project. The decision was...