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  1. Merton Council to Review Financial Regulations Amid Pressures Merton Council is set to review its financial regulations and procedures in response to increasing financial pressures, as highlighted during a recent Governance, Standards and... Merton 8 July 2025
  2. Merton Urged to Improve Transition Planning for Young Adults Merton Council is facing calls to improve its transition planning for young adults with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, particularly as they move from children's to... Merton 8 July 2025
  3. Islington Council Committee to Review Budget Outturn, Complaints, and Performance Islington Council's Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee is set to review the borough's financial performance for the 2024-25 financial year at its meeting on 3... Islington 8 July 2025
  4. Islington Council Committee to Review Annual Complaints Report Islington Council's Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee is set to review the annual complaints report at its meeting on 3 July 2025. Islington 8 July 2025
  5. Westminster Council Hears Appeal from Former Employee Westminster Council's Staff Appeals Sub-Committee convened on Friday, 4 July 2025, to hear an appeal from a former employee. The meeting took place at City Hall. Westminster 8 July 2025
  6. Merton Council Faces Scrutiny Over Agency Worker Checks Merton Council is under scrutiny following an internal audit that revealed inconsistencies in the checks carried out on agency workers. The audit, presented at the Governance,... Merton 8 July 2025
  7. Enfield Pension Team Testing Pension Dashboard IT Uploading Facility The London Borough of Enfield's Pension Team is currently testing its IT uploading facility for the Pension Dashboard, as reported at the Local Pension Board meeting on 3 July... Enfield 8 July 2025
  8. Richmond Schools Face £3.4M Funding Shortfall Richmond schools are facing a £3.4 million funding shortfall, according to reports presented at the Richmond Schools Forum meeting on Thursday, 3 July 2025. The deficit is... Richmond upon Thames 8 July 2025
  9. Richmond's SEND Plan Praised Despite Funding Concerns Richmond's Schools Forum has praised the borough's SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Futures Plan, despite ongoing concerns about funding shortfalls. Richmond upon Thames 8 July 2025
  10. Richmond Schools to Cut Places Amid Falling Primary Rolls Richmond schools are set to reduce the number of places offered in response to declining primary school rolls, according to a recent meeting of the Richmond Schools Forum. Richmond upon Thames 8 July 2025
  11. Ealing Schools to Claw Back Surplus Funds for High Needs and School Reorganisation Ealing schools with excessive surplus balances will face a clawback of funds to support high needs pressures and potential school organisation changes, following a decision by... Ealing 8 July 2025
  12. Enfield Schools Face £6.4M Deficit, Recovery Plans in Place Enfield schools are grappling with a significant financial challenge, as 15 schools report a combined deficit of £6.4 million. Recovery plans are being implemented to address... Enfield 8 July 2025
  13. Haringey to Tackle Fuel Poverty with New Funding Haringey Council is set to receive over £1 million in funding to combat fuel poverty and support local businesses, thanks to a grant from the Greater London Authority (GLA). The... Haringey 8 July 2025
  14. Haringey Receives £1M+ to Boost Local Economy, Support Residents Haringey Council is set to receive over £1 million in funding to boost the local economy and support residents through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The funding,... Haringey 8 July 2025
  15. Enfield Schools Face £17.4M Deficit Due to Rising SEND Costs Enfield schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with an overspend pushing the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit to £17.4 million. The primary driver of this... Enfield 8 July 2025
  16. Ealing Schools Forum Flags £3.8M Budget Overspend Due to High Needs Deficit; Implements Clawback Mechanism Ealing schools are facing financial pressures, with the Ealing Schools Forum flagging a £3.8 million budget overspend for the 2024-25 financial year. The overspend is primarily... Ealing 8 July 2025
  17. Merton Council Leader Outlines Priorities for Coming Year Merton Council Leader, Councillor Ross Garrod, addressed the Overview and Scrutiny Commission on 2 July 2025, outlining the council's priorities and challenges for the coming year. Merton 8 July 2025
  18. Free School Meal Eligibility Extended in Ealing Ealing Council has extended eligibility for means-tested free school meals (FSM) to all children in households receiving Universal Credit, effective from September 2025. The... Ealing 8 July 2025
  19. South Dock Marina Rent Dispute: Businesses Fear Displacement Businesses at South Dock Marina are worried about potential displacement due to proposed rent increases following a planned refurbishment of the boatyard. The Southwark Council... Southwark 5 July 2025
  20. Hackney Council Reduces Overspend but Faces Ongoing Financial Challenges in Housing and Social Care Hackney Council has made strides in reducing its projected overspend for the 2024/25 financial year, but significant financial challenges remain, particularly in housing and... Hackney 5 July 2025