Money
Stories, page 136
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Merton Council Seeks Deputy Finance Chief and Creates New Property Director Role Merton Council is seeking a new Director of Resources (Deputy Section 151 Officer) to oversee the council's finances, as well as creating a new Director of Property and Asset...
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Pension Statements Delayed for Some Due to McCloud Remedy Some members of the Kensington and Chelsea Pension Scheme will experience delays in receiving complete pension statements due to complications arising from the McCloud remedy....
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Barking and Dagenham Council Invests Millions in Fire Door Replacement for Social Housing Barking and Dagenham Council is set to invest £8.5m to £12m over the next four years to replace fire doors in its social housing stock.
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Leisure contract change to bring £260k extra income Barking and Dagenham Council is set to receive an extra £260,000 per year in income following a change to its leisure contract. The cabinet approved the move to an 'Agency...
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Barking & Dagenham faces £12.6m budget gap in 2026/27, rising to £16.8m by 2028/29 Barking & Dagenham Council is facing a projected budget shortfall of £12.6 million for the 2026/27 financial year, according to an updated Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)...
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CarePort project to improve health services in Thames Freeport Barking and Dagenham Council is set to enhance healthcare services in the Thames Freeport area through the CarePort project, a three-borough initiative aimed at improving the...
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Barking and Dagenham Council extends out-of-hours phone contract with Capita for £1.4m Barking and Dagenham Council has extended its out-of-hours telephony contract with Capita Business Services Ltd for a total value of £1.4 million. The decision, made at a...
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Greenwich Council to Appoint New Communications Director Greenwich Council is progressing with the appointment of a new Director of Communications and Community Engagement. The Appointments Panel convened on 14 August 2025, to...
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Havering Council Unveils Workforce Strategy for 2025-2027 Focused on Skills, Inclusion, and Future Readiness Havering Council is proactively shaping its workforce for 2025-2027 with a refreshed Corporate Workforce Strategy, aiming to develop, attract, and retain skilled employees to...
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Havering Council Faces Budget Gap Despite Underspend Due to Funding Shortfalls and Demographic Pressures Havering Council is grappling with a budget shortfall despite forecasting an underspend in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, according to a recent cabinet...
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Council Approves Frozen Food Contract Worth Millions Havering Council has approved a multi-million pound framework agreement for frozen food and grocery supplies, ensuring the borough's catering services continue uninterrupted....
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Havering Extends Children's Services Improvement Plan Following DfE Notice Havering Council is extending its Starting Well Improvement Plan into its second year, aiming to bolster its children's social care services. The council aims to strengthen...
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Havering Council Writes Off Over £500k in Uncollectable Business Rates Debt Havering Council has written off £520,925.70 in uncollectable business rates debt, the cabinet revealed at a meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This figure represents the...
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Havering to Spend Millions on Sexual Health E-Service Havering Council is set to invest an estimated £2.7 to £3.1 million in a sexual health e-service over the next nine years. The decision was made during a Havering Council...
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Fields in Trust Grant to Boost Mile End & Stepney Green Parks The King George's Field Charity Board has approved an agreement with Fields in Trust to boost sports facilities in Mile End Park and Stepney Green Park. Fields in Trust has...
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Tower Hamlets Pursues Arrears, Considers Lease Assignment for King George's Field Tenant Tower Hamlets is actively pursuing outstanding arrears from a tenant leasing property from the King George's Field Trust. The King George's Field Charity Board convened on...
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Wood Green Creative Workspace Faces Funding Shift, Delayed to 2026 Haringey Council has announced a shift in funding strategy for the Wood Green affordable creative workspace, delaying its opening to September 2026. The project aims to support...
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Enfield Councillor Islam Faces Code of Conduct Breach Enfield Councillor Mohammad Islam is under scrutiny following a complaint that he may have breached the Councillor Code of Conduct by using his position to support visa...
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Broadwater Farm Electrical Work Costs Rise Due to Estate Issues Haringey Council is facing increased costs for essential electrical work on the Broadwater Farm Estate due to unforeseen issues, including illegally parked vehicles and an...
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Hackney Council Approves Disposal of Properties on London Lane and Other Sites Hackney Council has approved the disposal of several properties on London Lane as part of a capital update and property disposal and acquisition plan, aiming to generate funds...