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Stories, page 133
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Lewisham Extends Supported Housing Contract for Young People Lewisham Council has extended its contract with Single Homeless Project (SHP) to continue providing specialist supported housing for young people in the borough.
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Vision RCL contract extension considered Redbridge Council is considering extending its contract with Vision RCL, the organisation that delivers leisure and culture services in the borough. The current funding and...
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Merton Council Faces Challenges Recruiting Foster Carers Merton Council is facing challenges in recruiting in-house foster carers, according to a performance monitoring report presented at the Children and Young People Overview and...
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Lewisham to Remove RAAC from Myatt Garden Primary Roof Lewisham Council has approved the complete removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from the roof of Myatt Garden Primary School in Brockley, prioritising the...
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Lewisham Approves Funding for Surrey Canal Station Lewisham Council has approved the use of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funds to support the delivery of the long-awaited Surrey Canal Station. The decision was...
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Ealing Pension Fund to Increase Private Debt and Infrastructure Investments to Meet Strategic Targets Ealing Council's Pension Fund is set to increase its investments in private debt and infrastructure, aiming to align its asset allocation with strategic targets. The decision...
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Lewisham Council to Retrofit 250 Homes for Energy Efficiency Lewisham Council is set to retrofit 250 homes with energy-efficient upgrades, thanks to £2.5m in funding from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. The council has also...
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Haringey Ensures Community Equipment After NRS Collapse Haringey Council has moved to ensure the continuity of community equipment services for its residents following the liquidation of Nottinghamshire Rehab Ltd (NRS Healthcare)....
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Haringey Awards New Community Equipment Contract with London Living Wage After Previous Provider Liquidation Haringey Council has committed to paying the London Living Wage in its new contract for the Integrated Community Equipment Service, ensuring fair compensation for workers...
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Soho Theatre Project Receives £800k Funding Increase Due to Extended Timelines Waltham Forest Council has approved an additional £800,000 in funding for the Soho Theatre project, citing extended timelines for completion of the works. The decision was made...
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Tower Hamlets seeks new HR Director amid transformation. Tower Hamlets Council is seeking a new Director of HR & OD to lead the Human Resources & Organisation Development division through a period of significant transformation. This...
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Tower Hamlets Council Seeks Director to Manage £1.6 Billion Property Portfolio Tower Hamlets Council is seeking a new Director of Corporate Properties and Estates to manage its non-residential property portfolio. The Director will be responsible for a...
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Westminster Council Delays McCloud Pension Underpin Calculations Until 2026 Due to Regulatory Issues and Lack of Information Westminster Council has announced a delay in publishing the McCloud pension underpin calculations for certain members until August 2026. The decision, made by the Pension Board...
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Bromley Faces £9.8M Overspend in Adult Care, Seeks Funding Release Bromley is facing a significant financial strain in its Adult Care and Health Portfolio, with a projected £9.8 million overspend by the end of the 2025/26 financial year. The...
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Westminster aims for 70% pension portal sign-up Westminster City Council is aiming to get 70% of its pension fund members actively using the member portal. As of July 2025, 53.07% of members were signed up, according to a...
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Bromley Well Reports High Demand and Increased Payments to Residents Bromley Well, a service dedicated to supporting the independence and wellbeing of Bromley residents, has reported high demand for its services and a boost in payments to...
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Westminster Panel Reviews Business Rate Relief Applications Westminster's Rating Advisory Panel convened on Tuesday to discuss applications for Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) discretionary and hardship relief, a measure that allows local...
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Council Seeks 'Safety-First' Housing Director Kensington and Chelsea Council is seeking a new Director of Housing Management, prioritising safety and leadership in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Newham to purchase food waste collection vehicles Newham Council is set to purchase six new refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) specifically designed for food waste collection, following a decision made on Monday, 8 September 2025.
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Wandsworth Pension Fund Accounts Approved Despite Valuation Concerns and Climate Disclosure Objection Wandsworth's Joint Pensions Committee has approved the Pension Fund Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025, but not without addressing concerns about investment valuations...