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  1. Hillingdon Council Considers Charging Non-Residents for Ruislip Lido Access Following Public Request Hillingdon Council is considering implementing an entrance fee for visitors from outside the borough to Ruislip Lido, following a request from a member of the public. The issue... Hillingdon 16 July 2025
  2. Hillingdon Council to Impose 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes Starting in 2026/27 Hillingdon Council has approved a 100% premium on council tax for second homes, set to take effect in the 2026/27 financial year. The council defines second homes as dwellings... Hillingdon 16 July 2025
  3. Govt. 'Minded To' Send Commissioners into Croydon Council Croydon Council is facing potential government intervention as the Secretary of State is 'minded to' send in commissioners. The council convened an extraordinary meeting on... Croydon 16 July 2025
  4. Kensington and Chelsea Council Faces £118M Budget Shortfall Due to Funding Reform Kensington and Chelsea Council is facing a budget shortfall of £118 million over the next four years, primarily due to proposed changes in local authority funding. The financial... Kensington and Chelsea 13 July 2025
  5. Tower Hamlets Council Announces Holiday Activities and Food Programme Funding for 2024/25 and Discusses 2025/26 Delegated Authority Tower Hamlets Council has announced funding allocations for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for the upcoming year. The HAF programme aims to provide enriching... Tower Hamlets 13 July 2025
  6. Lewisham Extends Housing Support for Young People Lewisham Council is preparing to extend its supported housing contract with Riverside Lewisham for young people. The decision is slated for discussion at the Mayor and Cabinet... Lewisham 13 July 2025
  7. Tower Hamlets Expands Wraparound Childcare: See Which Schools Benefit Tower Hamlets is set to expand its wraparound childcare programme, with several schools and organisations poised to benefit from new grant awards. The programme is being rolled... Tower Hamlets 13 July 2025
  8. Lewisham Council Considers Budget Cuts for 2026/27 Lewisham Council is preparing for difficult decisions as it looks to balance its budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The proposed savings were discussed at a Mayor and... Lewisham 13 July 2025
  9. Mayor's Community Grant Programme Performance Report Released Tower Hamlets Council's Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee received a performance report for the Mayor's Community Grant Programme (MCGP) for January to March 2025. Tower Hamlets 13 July 2025
  10. Lewisham Council Advances Social Housing Plan Lewisham Council is progressing with its Building for Lewisham Programme, an initiative designed to increase the availability of social housing within the borough. The council... Lewisham 13 July 2025
  11. Lewisham Council to Decide on Main Grants Programme 2026-29 Lewisham Council is set to decide on the Main Grants Programme for 2026-29, a crucial initiative that provides funding to various organisations within the borough. Lewisham 13 July 2025
  12. Waltham Forest Council Concerned About Impact of Government Funding Reforms Waltham Forest Council is voicing concerns regarding the government's proposed reforms to local government funding, slated for implementation in the 2026/27 financial year, with... Waltham Forest 13 July 2025
  13. Waltham Forest Council Overspends on Social Care and Temporary Housing, Faces £24.458 Million Budget Pressure Waltham Forest Council faced significant financial challenges in the 2024/25 financial year, with substantial overspends in adult and children's social care and temporary... Waltham Forest 13 July 2025
  14. Waltham Forest Council Faces £24.5M Budget Shortfall Due to Social Care and Temporary Housing Costs Waltham Forest Council is facing a significant financial challenge, grappling with a £24.5 million budget pressure, according to a recent report presented to the Budget Scrutiny... Waltham Forest 13 July 2025
  15. K&C Pension Fund: Baillie Gifford Underperforms Benchmark, Faces Scrutiny Kensington and Chelsea's Pension Fund, valued at £1,821,954,000 as of 31 March 2025, saw one of its key investment managers, Baillie Gifford, underperform its benchmark,... Kensington and Chelsea 13 July 2025
  16. Camden's £44.9M Better Care Fund Plan Integrates Health and Social Care Spending Camden Council and the North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB) are set to integrate their spending through the Better Care Fund (BCF) plan for 2025-26, with a pooled... Camden 13 July 2025
  17. Discretionary Housing Payment Reviews Held Behind Closed Doors Westminster Council's Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel is holding reviews of refused Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) behind closed doors to protect... Westminster 13 July 2025
  18. Islington Council Debates and Approves Amended Motion Opposing Proposed PIP Cuts Islington Council debated proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at its meeting on 10 July 2025, ultimately supporting an amended motion that seeks to balance... Islington 13 July 2025
  19. Finsbury Leisure Centre Redevelopment Project Halted Islington Council has halted the Finsbury Leisure Centre redevelopment project, citing escalating costs and a reassessment of local needs. The decision, made by the Executive on... Islington 13 July 2025
  20. Richmond Council to Review Therapy Services and Update SEND Futures Plan Richmond Council is set to review therapy services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aiming to standardise the support offered across Richmond... Richmond upon Thames 13 July 2025