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Barnet Council to Review Library Strategy Barnet Council is set to conduct a review of its library strategy, as indicated in the Cabinet Forward Plan presented at a recent Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting.
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Liberal Democrats Gain Carshalton Seat in By-Election; Sutton Council Acknowledges Outcome Following a by-election held on 22 May 2025, Lisa Webster of the Liberal Democrats has gained a seat in the Carshalton South and Clockhouse ward.
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Sutton Council Rejects Motion to Restore Funding for Mill Green Repairs Sutton's Mill Green is facing urgent repairs following years of funding cuts, Sutton Council heard on Monday. The neglect resulting from funding cuts impacts public amenity,...
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Sutton Council Addresses Rising Social Care Needs and Cost of Living Crisis, Calls for National Reform Sutton is grappling with increasing social care demands as residents face a cost of living crisis, the council heard on Monday, 14 July 2025.
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Lambeth Council to Review Brockwell Live Event Approval Process Following Urgency Procedure Lambeth Council is set to review the approval process for the Brockwell Live event, following a decision made under the council's special urgency procedure. The Special Urgency...
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Lambeth Council to Debate Cuts to Disability Benefit Payments Lambeth Council is set to debate a motion opposing potential cuts to disability benefit payments, amid concerns over the impact on vulnerable residents. The motion highlights...
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Lambeth to Investigate Accessibility at Loughborough Junction Station Lambeth Council is addressing accessibility concerns at Loughborough Junction Station, prioritising safety and step-free access for all passengers. The move follows concerns...
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Sutton Council Audit Finds Financial and Operational Concerns at Schools and in Housing Management Sutton Council's Audit and Governance Committee has reviewed internal audit findings that raise concerns regarding several key areas, including school finances and housing...
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Islington Health Committee to Review St Pancras Hospital and NCL Finance The Islington Health Committee is set to review St Pancras Hospital, according to the agenda for the upcoming North Central London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee...
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Sutton Council Worried About NHS Changes Impacting Local Care Sutton Council is worried that planned NHS changes could stretch its resources and hinder its ability to provide care and support for residents.
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Islington Secures £400k for Local Care Improvements Islington is set to benefit from £400,000 in section 106 funding to improve local care assets, as announced at the North Central London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny...
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Wandsworth Council Aims to Boost Apprenticeships for Staff Wandsworth Council is set to increase apprenticeship opportunities for both new and existing staff, aiming to boost skills and career development across the organisation.
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Mental Health Concerns Drive High Absence Rates at Wandsworth Council Wandsworth Council is grappling with high absence rates, with mental health concerns identified as the leading cause of long-term and overall employee absences. Exit interviews...
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Wandsworth Council Report Reveals Increase in Staff Using Salary Advance Tool Amid Financial Well-being Concerns Wandsworth Council has seen a rise in the number of staff using Wagestream, a salary advance tool, according to a report presented at the Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing...
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Wandsworth Council Agency Staffing Costs Rise by £1 Million; Review Underway Wandsworth Council's spending on agency staff has increased by £1 million in the past year, according to a report presented at the Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing...
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Delays Plague Hillingdon Budget Monitoring Reports, Raising Financial Oversight Concerns Hillingdon Council is grappling with delays in the delivery of crucial budget monitoring reports, raising concerns among councillors about financial oversight. The issue was...
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Council to Appoint New Finance Director Hillingdon Council has appointed Mr. Andy Goodwin as the interim Section 151 Officer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective until a permanent Corporate Director of Finance...
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Hillingdon Council Faces Scrutiny Over Green Waste Collection Charges Hillingdon Council is facing increased scrutiny over its decision to introduce a £70 subscription charge for green waste collection, a move that reverses a previous commitment...
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Hillingdon Council Urges Government to Increase Support for Asylum Seekers and Refund Local Costs Hillingdon Council has called on the government to provide more support for asylum seekers housed in the borough, citing an unsustainable burden on local residents and a £5...
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Council Urged to Reconsider RAGC Closure Amid Concerns Hillingdon Council is facing renewed pressure to reconsider its decision to close the retail operations of the Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC), following a motion proposed...