Money
Stories, page 160
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Westminster staff may get tax break on pension contributions Westminster staff may soon benefit from a tax break on their pension contributions, thanks to a proposed Shared Cost Salary Sacrifice Additional Voluntary Contribution (SCAVC)...
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Westminster Council considers 'Paris Aligned' pension investments Westminster Council is exploring investment strategies that align with the Paris Agreement, potentially shifting its pension fund towards more environmentally conscious options....
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Islington Council Reviews Member Code of Conduct Islington Council's Standards Committee convened on 26 June 2025 to review its Member Code of Conduct, addressing updates and conduct issues. The discussion included the...
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Islington Adopts Digital and Data Strategy Islington Council is set to embrace a new era of digital transformation with the adoption of a Council-wide Digital and Data Strategy. The Islington Council Executive convened...
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Islington to Consult on Maygood Street Land Use Change Islington Council is set to consult with local schools, residents, and community stakeholders regarding a proposed change of use for land on Maygood Street, N1. The decision was...
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Redbridge Council to Review Committee Appointments Redbridge Council is set to review committee appointments at its meeting on Thursday, 26 June 2025, alongside discussions on motions addressing key local and national issues.
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Redbridge Council to Modernise Constitution Redbridge Council is set to modernise its constitution, alongside discussions on motions addressing hate speech, e-scooter regulations, and disability benefit cuts at a meeting...
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Redbridge Opposes Proposed Disability Benefit Cuts Redbridge Council is voicing strong opposition to proposed government cuts to disability benefits, arguing the changes will negatively impact vulnerable residents.
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Redbridge to Join LGA's 'Debate Not Hate' Campaign Redbridge Council is set to join the Local Government Association's (LGA) 'Debate Not Hate' campaign, taking a firm stance against abuse and intimidation directed at...
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Sutton Extends Food and Green Waste Contracts Sutton Council has extended its food and green waste contracts, ensuring continuity of service and supporting the borough's environmental goals. The decision, discussed at the...
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Merton Pension Fund Underperforms Benchmark, Loses £8.1M in Quarter Merton Pension Fund has underperformed its benchmark, reporting an £8.1 million loss in the first quarter of 2025. The fund's valuation stood at £955.8 million as of March 31,...
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25 Lewisham Schools in Deficit, Totalling £11 Million Lewisham schools are facing significant financial challenges, with 25 schools currently in deficit, totaling £11 million. The Lewisham Council Schools Forum met on 26 June 2025,...
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Lewisham Schools Forum Flags £18.5M Deficit in Schools Grant Lewisham schools are facing significant financial challenges, with the Schools Forum flagging an £18.5 million deficit in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). The forum met on 26...
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Lewisham Schools Face £3.1M Drop in Overall Balances Lewisham schools are facing a significant financial squeeze, with overall balances dropping by £3.1 million, according to a recent Lewisham Council Schools Forum meeting. The...
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Kingston Approves £4.5M Google Workspace Contract Kingston upon Thames Council has approved a £4.5 million contract with XMA Limited for Google Workspace licences and associated professional services. The decision, made under...
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Kingston Council Protests National Insurance Hike Kingston Council has formally protested against the recent increase in National Insurance contributions, voicing concerns about the potential damage to local businesses and...
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Kingston Council to Debate Social Media Misinformation Kingston Council is set to debate the spread of misinformation on social media platforms at the upcoming Corporate and Resources Committee meeting on Thursday, 26 June 2025.
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Kingston Council Faces £7.54M Overspend on Schools Budget Kingston Council is grappling with a £7.54 million overspend in its schools budget, leading to a cumulative Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit of £8.26 million. The overspend...
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Kingston Council Overspends by £1.95M, Draws from Reserves Kingston Council has overspent by £1.95 million for the 2024/25 financial year, drawing from earmarked reserves to cover the deficit. The overspend was revealed at the Corporate...
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Hillingdon Council to Refer to Applicants as 'Residents' Hillingdon Council will now refer to applicants for housing services as 'residents' rather than 'customers' or 'clients'. The change is part of a broader effort to improve the...