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Merton to Tender New 14-Year Parks Maintenance Contract Merton Council is preparing to tender a new 14-year contract for parks maintenance, aiming to ensure the borough's green spaces remain highly valued by residents. The decision...
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Merton Extends Voluntary Sector Funding Amid Strategy Review Merton Council has extended funding for the voluntary sector for another financial year, 2026-2027, as it undertakes a review of its strategy for the sector. The decision was...
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Merton Council Faces £2.5M Overspend Amid Rising Service Demands Merton Council is grappling with a £2.5 million overspend, triggered by rising demands for essential services and inflationary pressures. The council's Cabinet convened on...
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Merton Council to Purchase Properties for Temporary Housing Merton Council is set to purchase properties to be used as temporary housing in an effort to address the growing housing crisis in the borough. The decision was made during a...
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Kingston faces £10M overspend on SEND support Kingston upon Thames faces a potential £10 million overspend on support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), according to recent financial...
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Kingston schools grapple with falling primary rolls Kingston schools are facing challenges due to declining primary school enrollment, prompting discussions and strategic planning within the Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum....
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Haringey Council Reviews Resident Engagement Strategy Haringey Council is reviewing its resident engagement strategy, with a focus on amplifying resident voices and improving housing services. The Housing, Planning and Development...
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Hackney Museum Redevelopment Gets £1.7M Boost Hackney Museum is set for a major upgrade thanks to a £1.7 million capital investment from Hackney Council, bolstered by a £2.2 million grant from the National Heritage Lottery...
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Hackney Council to Establish Housing Advisory Panel Hackney Council is set to establish a Housing Advisory Panel to navigate the changing regulatory landscape and improve services for residents. The decision was made during a...
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Safer Neighbourhood Board Discusses MOPAC Funding The Enfield Safer Neighbourhood Board convened on Monday, June 23, 2025, to discuss key issues impacting the borough, including updates from the police, ward-level concerns,...
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Operation Pisces Targets Joyce, Snells Estates Enfield Council's Safer Neighbourhood Board is focusing on the Joyce and Snells estates as part of Operation Pisces, an initiative aimed at tackling crime in specific areas. The...
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Hounslow Scrutiny Panel to Investigate Key Children's Services Hounslow's Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel is set to delve into key children's services, launching a deep dive investigation into a specific area of council activity....
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Transport Committee Reports £202k Budget Overspend Wandsworth Council's Transport Committee has reported a £202,000 budget overspend for the 2024/25 financial year. The overspend was revealed in a joint report presented at the...
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Sutton Local Committee Meeting Held - No Key Decisions Made A Sutton Local Committee meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025, concluded without any key decisions being made. The meeting, held at the Sutton Civic Offices, covered a range of...
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Camden Council tackles ASB hotspots with new strategy Camden Council is intensifying its efforts to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Gospel Oak District with a new, proactive strategy. The Gospel Oak District Management...
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Gospel Oak residents to help shape new learning programme Gospel Oak residents will have the opportunity to shape a new learning programme designed to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to actively participate in service...
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Tower Hamlets to Procure New Rough Sleeping Services Tower Hamlets Council is set to procure new rough sleeping services, aiming to provide specialist support for those living on the streets. The decision was made at a Cabinet...
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Tower Hamlets Extends Public Health Nursing Contract Tower Hamlets Council has extended its contract for public health nursing services for six months, ensuring continued support for families in the borough. The £4.1 million...
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Greenwich Council Receives 'Reasonable Assurance' on Risk Management Greenwich Council's Audit and Risk Management Panel has received 'Reasonable Assurance' regarding the effectiveness of the council's risk management, governance, and internal...
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Greenwich Anti-Fraud Recovers 6 Properties Greenwich's anti-fraud efforts have recovered six properties, including five council tenancies and one registered social landlord (RSL) property, according to a report presented...