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  1. Brent Council Considers In-House Pothole Repairs Amid Cost and Durability Concerns Brent Council is considering bringing pothole repairs in-house, a move that could lead to cost savings and improved efficiency in maintaining the borough's roads. The discussion... Brent 31 July 2026
  2. Brent Council Demands TfL Update on Staples Corner Neglect and Maintenance Responsibilities Brent Council is demanding an update from Transport for London (TfL) concerning the ongoing neglect of Staples Corner. This key junction, which is shared with Barnet and Network... Brent 31 July 2026
  3. Lambeth Pension Fund faces criticism over investments in 'illegal settlements' Lambeth Pension Fund is facing criticism over its investments in illegal settlements in the West Bank of Palestine, with councillors expressing concerns about the ethical... Lambeth 31 July 2026
  4. Lambeth Pension Fund to list all investments and voting records for transparency Lambeth Pension Fund is set to provide a comprehensive list of all its investments and voting records, following a request from the Pensions Committee. The move aims to enhance... Lambeth 31 July 2026
  5. Lambeth Pension Fund to Implement TCFD and TNFD Reporting Lambeth Pension Fund is set to enhance its financial reporting by aligning with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Task Force on... Lambeth 31 July 2026
  6. Lambeth Pension Fund Underperforms Benchmark Due to Global Equity Holdings Lambeth Pension Fund has underperformed its benchmark, returning -1.8% against a target of 0.2% for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The fund's total assets under management... Lambeth 31 July 2026
  7. Haringey Council to re-procure housing management system Haringey Council has approved the re-procurement of its housing management system, ensuring the continuation of essential housing services for residents and aiming to positively... Haringey 31 July 2026
  8. Wandsworth Council Considers Council Tax Rise Amidst Significant Budget Shortfall Wandsworth Council Considers Council Tax Rise to Address Budget Shortfall Wandsworth 30 July 2026
  9. Wandsworth Council Adopts New Policy to House Homeless in Private Rented Sector Wandsworth Council has adopted a new policy to house homeless individuals and families in the private rented sector, aiming to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation and... Wandsworth 30 July 2026
  10. Wandsworth Council Launches £3.4m Crisis and Resilience Fund for Low-Income Households Wandsworth Council Launches £3.4m Fund to Tackle Poverty and Boost Financial Resilience Wandsworth 30 July 2026
  11. Wandsworth Housing Complaints Skyrocket 130%, Temporary Accommodation Costs Soar to £40 Million Annually Wandsworth Council has experienced a dramatic surge in housing complaints, with figures for the 2025-26 period showing a 130% increase compared to the previous year. The... Wandsworth 30 July 2026
  12. Wandsworth Council Reports £9.8m Budget Overspend Driven by Social Care and Homelessness Costs Wandsworth Council has reported a significant budget overspend of £9.8 million for the 2025/26 financial year, a deficit primarily driven by increased demand and costs in adult... Wandsworth 30 July 2026
  13. Adult Social Care Pressures Lead to £1.2m Savings at RICs and £1.5m at Unluckily, Council Faces £2.4m HSC Overspend Tower Hamlets Council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the council's financial position and performance, with adult social care pressures contributing to a £1.2... Tower Hamlets 29 July 2026
  14. Tower Hamlets faces £21.7m deficit in Dedicated School Grant Tower Hamlets Council faces a projected deficit of £21.7 million in its Dedicated School Grant (DSG) for the current financial year, a significant concern highlighted during a... Tower Hamlets 29 July 2026
  15. Bridge Park regeneration: Leisure centre first, community building second Brent Council's Cabinet has approved plans to regenerate the Bridge Park complex, prioritising the construction of a new leisure centre as the first phase of the development.... Brent 29 July 2026
  16. Brent Council approves £57m Better Care Fund agreement Brent Council's Cabinet has approved an agreement for the Better Care Fund (BCF) worth over £57 million for the 2026-27 financial year. The fund, a collaboration between Brent... Brent 29 July 2026
  17. Hackney Pension Fund Achieves 48% Carbon Emission Reduction Hackney Pension Fund has achieved a significant reduction in its carbon emissions, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions per £m of assets down by 48.1% against a target of 50% by 2030.... Hackney 29 July 2026
  18. Brent to trial pavement EV charging for residents Brent Council is set to trial a new pavement charging solution for electric vehicles (EVs) in a bid to make charging more accessible for residents who lack off-street parking.... Brent 29 July 2026
  19. Brent Council Projects £18.3m Overspend in 2025-26 Due to Social Care and Homelessness Pressures Brent Council is facing a projected £18.3 million overspend for the 2025-26 financial year, primarily driven by significant pressures in adult social care and homelessness... Brent 29 July 2026
  20. Hackney Council Establishes Working Group to Review Ethical Investment Policy Hackney Council has established a new working group to review and potentially revise the council's ethical investment policy, aiming to uphold a higher level of ethical... Hackney 29 July 2026