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Southall Regeneration to Boost Greenery and Jobs Through 'Ealing Pride in Place' Programme Southall is set to benefit from enhanced green spaces and a focus on job creation as part of Ealing Council's new Ealing Pride in Place programme. The initiative, which has a...
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Council faces scrutiny over Best Value Notice progress Newham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the proposed scope and terms of reference for a comprehensive borough-wide parking review, aiming to ensure...
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Westminster Pension Fund Reports Negative Returns and Decreased Funding Level The Westminster Pension Fund recorded a negative absolute return of 2.95% for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, falling short of its benchmark. This performance dip was...
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Westminster Pension Fund Funding Level Drops Amid Market Volatility and Actuarial Model Changes The Westminster Pension Fund's funding level has dropped to 126% as of March 31, 2026, a decrease from 140% the previous year. This decline is primarily attributed to a...
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Westminster Pension Fund Board Highlights Climate Change Risk and Seeks Explicit Inclusion in Risk Register The Westminster Pension Fund's Pension Board has identified climate change as a significant risk, with members urging for its more explicit inclusion in the fund's risk...
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Westminster Pension Board Elects New Chair and Vice-Chair Amid LGPS Reforms and LCIV Scrutiny The Westminster Pension Board has elected Councillor Paul Fisher as its new Chair and Terry Neville OBE as Vice-Chair. The appointments were made during a meeting on Thursday,...
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McCloud Remedy Project On Track for 2026 Annual Benefit Statement The Westminster Pension Board has received positive updates on the progress of the McCloud remedy, a complex remediation scheme stemming from original pension changes in 2015...
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K&C Council Faces £32.8m Budget Gap by 2027/28 Due to Funding Reforms and Service Pressures Kensington and Chelsea Council faces a projected budget gap of £32.8 million by the financial year 2027/28, with cumulative deficits expected to reach £127.2 million over the...
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Grenfell Inquiry commitments progress, dashboard to be public Kensington and Chelsea Council is making progress on its commitments stemming from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, with a public-facing dashboard in development to track these...
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New Council Asset Strategy aims for efficiency and better utilisation Kensington and Chelsea Council is embarking on a significant overhaul of its property estate with the New Council Asset Strategy aims for efficiency and better utilisation. The...
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Kensington and Chelsea Council Cyber Attack Recovery on Track, Data Breach Notification Imminent Kensington and Chelsea Council's recovery from a significant cyber attack in November 2025 is on track to restore all systems by Summer 2026, with 94% already back online. The...
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Lewisham Council Buildings Contain Asbestos in 94 Sites Lewisham Council has confirmed that asbestos is present in 94 of its buildings, according to a report presented to the Health and Safety Committee. The report, available in the...
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K&C Council approves new Digital, Data and ICT Strategy Kensington and Chelsea Council has approved its new Digital, Data and ICT Strategy for 2026-2030, a plan designed to modernise its technology infrastructure, enhance cyber...
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Camden approves £7m Kilburn roadworks Camden Council's Cabinet has approved a £7 million plan for the third phase of roadworks on Kilburn High Road, a decision made at a meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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Bexley Council faces scrutiny over delayed Stage 1 complaint handling Bexley Council's effectiveness in handling Stage 1 complaints has come under scrutiny, with a significant decline in the number of these complaints being closed on time...
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Camden Council faces £90m budget gap due to rising demand and inflation Camden Council is facing a significant budget shortfall, with an estimated £85 million to £90 million in savings required by 2029 for the General Fund. The stark financial...
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Bexley Council's communication strategy to be reviewed Bexley Council's communication strategy is set to be reviewed, following a recent meeting of the Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Bexley Council Committee to Scrutinize Technology Rationalization Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee has agreed to investigate the rationalisation of the council's technology estate as part of its...
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Bexley Council Committee to Scrutinize BexleyCo Business Plan and Governance Amidst Concerns Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee has committed to a closer examination of the BexleyCo business plan and its governance structures....
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Bexley Council's Future Bexley Framework faces scrutiny over complexity Bexley Council's Future Bexley Assurance Framework, designed to safeguard frontline services and ensure financial resilience, has been met with concerns over its complexity and...