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  1. Brent Council Borrowing Rises to £900 Million Brent Council's outstanding borrowing has reached £900.02 million as of 31 March 2025, an increase of £85.8 million over the past financial year, according to the Treasury... Brent 29 July 2025
  2. Brent Council Prepares for Martyn's Law Implementation Brent Council is preparing for the implementation of Martyn's Law, officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The law aims to enhance public safety by... Brent 29 July 2025
  3. Haringey Mulls Council Tax Hike Up to 4.99% Amid Financial Pressures Haringey residents could see their council tax bills rise by up to 4.99% as the council grapples with significant financial pressures driven by increasing demand for adult... Haringey 26 July 2025
  4. Haringey Considers Reinstating Fees for Adult Learning to Address Financial Challenges Haringey Council is considering reinstating fees for its adult learning service, Haringey Learns, for the academic year 2025/26, after having waived them since the Covid... Haringey 26 July 2025
  5. Haringey Council Faces £143M Funding Cut and Rising Universal Credit Claims, Considers Council Tax Hikes and Service Fees Haringey Council is facing significant financial strain as core funding from the government has decreased by £143 million since 2010. At the same time, the number of residents... Haringey 26 July 2025
  6. Hillingdon Council to Review Social Care Catering Services Hillingdon Council is set to review its social care catering services, according to the Cabinet Forward Plan discussed at the Health and Social Care Select Committee meeting on... Hillingdon 26 July 2025
  7. Haringey to Appoint Safeguarding Director Without Open Process Haringey Council is set to appoint a Director of Safeguarding and Social Care on a fixed-term contract without the usual open recruitment process, according to the agenda of the... Haringey 26 July 2025
  8. New Director of Housing Services to be Appointed in Newham Newham Council is in the process of appointing a new Director of Housing Services, a decision that follows interviews conducted by the Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee... Newham 26 July 2025
  9. Ealing Council Launches Rental Deposit Loans for Employees Ealing Council is set to launch a rental deposit loan scheme for its employees, as part of a broader effort to attract and retain talent and foster a supportive work... Ealing 26 July 2025
  10. Ealing Council Invests in AI Training and Workforce Development Initiatives Ealing Council is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) training for its employees as part of a broader workforce strategy aimed at fostering continuous learning and... Ealing 26 July 2025
  11. Ealing Council's Your Voice Your Town Initiative Exceeds Expectations in Community Engagement Ealing Council's innovative approach to community engagement, known as Your Voice Your Town (YVYT), has exceeded initial expectations, according to a value for money report... Ealing 26 July 2025
  12. Ealing Council's Workforce is Aging, Few Young Recruits Ealing Council is addressing a demographic imbalance within its workforce, with a large percentage nearing retirement and challenges in attracting younger employees. This issue... Ealing 26 July 2025
  13. Government Intervention Threatens Croydon's Transformation Plan Amid Financial Concerns Croydon's ambitious transformation plan, aimed at overhauling the council into a more efficient and resident-centred organisation, faces potential disruption as the government... Croydon 26 July 2025
  14. Croydon Council Balances Budget with One-Off Reserves Despite Overspend and Debt Concerns Croydon Council has provisionally balanced its 2024-25 budget by using £67.9 million in one-off reserves and capitalisation directions, according to the 2024-25 Provisional... Croydon 26 July 2025
  15. Croydon Council to Assess Impact of Housing Actions on Other Services Following Homes Sub-Committee Recommendations Croydon Council is set to assess the impact of its housing actions on other council services and the voluntary sector, following a recommendation from its Homes Sub-Committee.... Croydon 26 July 2025
  16. Croydon Council Considers Incentives for Social Housing Residents to Downsize Croydon Council is exploring a new approach to social housing, encouraging residents in larger properties who require additional support to downsize. This initiative aims to... Croydon 26 July 2025
  17. Croydon Considers Compensation Clauses for Out-of-Borough Housing Providers Croydon Council is considering implementing compensation clauses in contracts for out-of-borough housing placements. These clauses would be triggered if providers fail to... Croydon 26 July 2025
  18. Waltham Forest Chooses Heywood for Pension Dashboard Software Waltham Forest Council has selected Heywood as its software supplier to connect to the national pension dashboards scheme. Waltham Forest 25 July 2025
  19. H&F to Charge Roadworks £2.5k/day on Key Roads from 2026 Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to introduce a Lane Rental Scheme in 2026, potentially charging utility companies between £1,000 and £2,500 per day for roadworks on 50 key... Hammersmith and Fulham 25 July 2025
  20. K&C Faces £82M Funding Loss; Council Tax Hike Possible Kensington and Chelsea Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a potential £82 million funding loss projected over the next three years. This could lead to a... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2025