Money
Stories, page 40
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Merton Council Reports £0.5m Revenue Underspend Amidst Service Pressures Merton Council has reported a net underspend of £0.5 million on its revenue budget for the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest outturn report. However, the report...
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Merton Council's treasury management review Merton Council's Cabinet has reviewed its treasury management activities for the 2025/26 financial year, noting a reduction in borrowing and a healthy investment income.
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Lewisham Council to Improve Corporate Enquiries System Lewisham Council is undertaking a comprehensive project to enhance its corporate enquiries system, aiming to create a more modern, integrated, and resident-focused service. The...
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Lewisham Council Committee to Review Renters' Rights Act Implementation Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has agreed to review the Renters' Rights Act and issues surrounding its implementation.
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Lewisham Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee Sets 2026-27 Priorities for Select Committees Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has established the priorities for its select committees for the 2026-27 municipal year, with a broad remit covering health...
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Better Care Fund misses targets for reducing hospital delays Richmond upon Thames' Better Care Fund (BCF) has fallen short of its targets for reducing hospital delays and admissions to residential care in the 2025-26 reporting period. The...
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New Finance Director Appointed at K&C Council Kensington and Chelsea Council has appointed Lisa Taylor as its new Executive Director of Finance and Assurance. The decision was made during a meeting of the Appointments Panel...
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Organisational Strategy Director Hired by K&C Council Kensington and Chelsea Council has appointed a new Executive Director of Organisational Strategy. The appointment was made following an interview by the council's Appointments...
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Bexley Council Boosts Food Waste Recycling with New Campaigns and Infrastructure Bexley Council is stepping up its food waste recycling efforts with new campaigns and improved infrastructure, aiming to boost participation across the borough.
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Bexley Council Adopts New Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Intervention Bexley Council has formally adopted a new community safety strategy, aiming to bolster crime prevention and early intervention efforts across the borough.
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Bexley Leisure Centres Attract Over 2 Million Visitors Bexley's leisure centres are currently achieving over two million annual visits, marking a significant surge in popularity across the borough's facilities.
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Bexley Council Secures £2m for Library Upgrades and Modernization Bexley Council has secured £2 million in funding for significant upgrades to its library services, aiming to modernise facilities and enhance digital inclusion across its six...
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Council Communications Team boosts engagement by 41% Richmond upon Thames Council's Communications Team has achieved a significant 41% increase in social media impressions over the past year, a testament to their enhanced...
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Bexley Council in talks to save key bus routes from cuts Bexley Council is actively working to secure the future of several key bus routes, including the 96, 428, and 492, that were at risk of being cut. Discussions are ongoing with...
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£2m investment planned for Bexley playgrounds Bexley Council is set to invest approximately £2 million in upgrading playgrounds across the borough, with a significant portion of this funding dedicated to enhancing play...
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Richmond Council to Review Social Media Strategy, Including X Platform Effectiveness Richmond upon Thames Council's Policy and Performance Review Board has agreed to review the council's use of social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), in six...
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Lambeth Council Faces Scrutiny Over Repairs and Maintenance Performance Lambeth Council's Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee has raised significant concerns regarding the council's performance in housing repairs and maintenance, with residents not...
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Westminster faces £161m budget gap by 2030 Westminster City Council faces a projected budget deficit of £161 million by 2030, a stark increase from previous forecasts, due to significant reductions in government funding...
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Lambeth Council to Increase Social Rent Housing Lambeth Council is set to significantly increase its provision of social rent housing as part of a broader strategy to tackle the borough's housing crisis. The Housing Scrutiny...
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Westminster City Council Reports £8.2m Overspend on Temporary Accommodation Westminster City Council has reported an £8.2 million overspend for the 2025/26 financial year, a figure primarily driven by escalating costs in temporary accommodation and...