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  1. The Glades Attracts Retail Interest Post-Debenhams Closure Three new retailers have expressed interest in taking space in The Glades shopping centre's former Debenhams store, according to a report given at the Bromley Economic... Bromley 2 July 2025
  2. Openreach Gigabit Rollout Update at Bromley Economic Partnership Bromley is set to benefit from an ongoing gigabit rollout, with updates discussed at the Bromley Economic Partnership meeting on 1 July 2025, according to the Agenda Frontsheet.... Bromley 2 July 2025
  3. Bromley Council Secures UKSPF Extension for Growth Plan Areas Bromley Council has secured a 12-month extension of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funding across three priority Growth Plan Areas. The announcement was made at the Bromley... Bromley 2 July 2025
  4. Islington Committee to Review Cleaner Streets Report Islington's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday to finalise the 2024-5 Scrutiny Review: Cleaner, Greener, more accessible Streets. The agenda... Islington 2 July 2025
  5. Richmond's Change Programme Audit Reveals Control Weaknesses Richmond Council's Change Programme, designed to address organisational challenges and better meet the needs of local communities, has been flagged for control weaknesses... Richmond upon Thames 2 July 2025
  6. Richmond Council's Cyber Security Shifts to 'as a Service' Model Richmond upon Thames Council is shifting its approach to cyber security, moving from a traditional in-house team to a Cyber Security as a Service (CSaaS) model to address the... Richmond upon Thames 2 July 2025
  7. Gunnersbury Stables Restoration Hopes Dashed After Funding Rejection Hopes for the restoration of Gunnersbury Stables have been dashed after a funding bid was rejected and the project lost its champion within Hounslow Council. Hounslow 2 July 2025
  8. HSE Inspection Finds Asbestos Record Issues in Lewisham Council Premises Lewisham Council is addressing concerns raised by a recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspection regarding asbestos records and training in council premises. The... Lewisham 2 July 2025
  9. Havering Exceeds London Peers in Void Property Management Havering Council is outperforming its London peers in managing void properties, according to a report presented at the Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on 1 July... Havering 2 July 2025
  10. Haringey Workforce Grows, Pay Bill Increases Haringey's workforce has grown by 2.5% since December 2024, leading to a corresponding 2.4% increase in the council's pay bill, according to the People Report for March 2025.... Haringey 2 July 2025
  11. Haringey Council Reduces Agency Worker Usage, Saving 24.5% Haringey Council has significantly reduced its reliance on agency workers, achieving a 24.5% cost saving, according to the People Report for March 2025. This reduction is... Haringey 2 July 2025
  12. Haringey Extends Parental Leave to Special Guardians, Kinship Carers Haringey Council has extended its parental leave policy to include special guardians and kinship carers, granting them the same leave and pay provisions as adoptive parents. The... Haringey 2 July 2025
  13. Croydon to Develop Specialist Fostering for Complex Needs Croydon Council is set to enhance its support for vulnerable children with complex needs by developing specialist fostering services and in-house children's homes. The move was... Croydon 2 July 2025
  14. Croydon's Youth Justice Plan Focuses on 'Child First' Approach Croydon's Youth Justice Service is reinforcing its 'Child First' approach to prevent and reduce offending behaviour among young people aged 10-18. This commitment was a key... Croydon 2 July 2025
  15. Barnet Council Grapples with Environmental Health Staff Shortage Barnet Council is grappling with staff shortages within its Environmental Health team, particularly concerning commercial health and safety. The issue was a key point of... Barnet 2 July 2025
  16. Barnet Faces Challenge Renewing 48,000 Postal Votes Barnet is facing a significant logistical challenge as it prepares to renew postal vote arrangements for over 48,000 electors ahead of the May 2026 local elections. This renewal... Barnet 2 July 2025
  17. Wandsworth ASC Overspends by £2.6m Due to Increased Demand Wandsworth's Adult Social Care (ASC) has overspent by £2.6 million due to increased demand, more complex care needs, and rising costs of care services, according to a recent... Wandsworth 1 July 2025
  18. Wandsworth to Trial AV1 Robots for Students with Medical Needs Wandsworth Council is set to trial AV1 robots in a needs-led implementation to support students with medical needs, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), and those covered... Wandsworth 1 July 2025
  19. Wandsworth Schools Face £7.3m Deficit Increase Wandsworth schools are facing increasing financial strain, with the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)[^1] deficit growing by £7.3m to a total of £21.2m, according to discussions at... Wandsworth 1 July 2025
  20. Lambeth Growth Plan Approved Amidst Green Party Criticism Lambeth Council has approved its Lambeth Growth Plan, a 10-year strategy for inclusive and sustainable economic development, despite criticism from Green Party councillor Scott... Lambeth 1 July 2025