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  1. New Homes Scrutiny Committee to oversee housing in Brent Brent Council has established a new Homes Scrutiny Committee to provide dedicated oversight of the borough's housing functions, a move prompted by serious failings identified by... Brent 7 July 2026
  2. Tower Hamlets Council to Develop New Health and Wellbeing Strategy Tower Hamlets Council is developing a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy as part of its ongoing efforts to improve services for residents, with a focus on a life course approach... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
  3. Audit Report Raises Financial Sustainability Concerns for Brent Council Brent Council faces significant financial challenges, with an audit report raising concerns about its long-term sustainability due to rising expenditure and dwindling reserves.... Brent 7 July 2026
  4. Brent council to boost SCIL fund transparency Brent Council has committed to enhancing transparency surrounding the allocation of its Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funds following a motion passed at a... Brent 7 July 2026
  5. Croydon Council to Assess Impact and Future of 'Blitz Cleans' Programme Croydon Council is set to assess the impact and future of its 'Blitz Cleans' programme, a key item identified for scrutiny in the upcoming municipal year. The review aims to... Croydon 5 July 2026
  6. Croydon Council Scrutiny Committee to Examine Veolia and FM Conway Contracts Croydon Council's scrutiny committee has flagged contracts with Veolia and FM Conway for closer examination as part of its future work programme. The Scrutiny Children & Young... Croydon 5 July 2026
  7. Family Hubs Funding Extended to 2029 in Croydon Croydon's Family Hubs have secured an extension of their funding until March 2029, a move that aims to bolster early help and community-based support for families across the... Croydon 5 July 2026
  8. Croydon Appoints Newton as Strategic Transformation Partner for Children's Services Croydon Council has appointed Newton as its Strategic Transformation Partner to spearhead a comprehensive redesign of its Children, Young People and Education (CYPE)... Croydon 5 July 2026
  9. EV Charging Strategy Rollout Under Scrutiny Croydon's strategy for rolling out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is facing scrutiny, with councillors requesting an update on its progress. The topic was raised... Croydon 5 July 2026
  10. Thanet Lodge garage demolition decision delayed pending ownership and self-build clarification Brent Council's Planning Committee has deferred a decision on the proposed demolition of the garage block at Thanet Lodge Garages on Mapesbury Road, pending further... Brent 5 July 2026
  11. Haringey Council approves £8.3m housing support plan Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a significant housing support plan, allocating up to £8.3 million for services aimed at single adults with complex needs. The decision,... Haringey 4 July 2026
  12. Joe White Gardens court to be refurbished Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved funding for the refurbishment of the Joe White Gardens basketball court, allocating £74,143 in external funding from the Veolia... Hackney 3 July 2026
  13. Hackney Council Approves £350k for New Children's Homes Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved an additional £350,000 investment towards the refurbishment and repurposing of two council-owned properties to create new children's... Hackney 3 July 2026
  14. Hackney Council Faces £57.4m Cuts Amidst £2.77m Overspend Hackney Council is grappling with significant financial challenges, with reports indicating potential cuts of £57.4 million over three years. The authority's Cabinet met on... Hackney 3 July 2026
  15. Bexley Council Faces £21.8m Budget Gap by 2030 Amidst Social Care and Inflation Pressures Bexley Council is facing a projected budget gap of £21.8 million by 2030, according to its updated Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). Bexley 3 July 2026
  16. Hackney Council Approves £1.9m for Borough-Wide Greening and Public Realm Projects Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved a £1.9 million investment in public realm and greening projects across the borough, with significant enhancements planned for Shoreditch. Hackney 3 July 2026
  17. BexleyCo profit forecast reduced due to slower sales at West Street development BexleyCo, the council's development company, has had its profit forecast reduced due to slower sales at its West Street development, with market challenges impacting first-time... Bexley 3 July 2026
  18. Barking and Dagenham Council Targets 2027/28 to End Disclaimed Audit Opinions Barking and Dagenham Council is targeting 2027/28 to move away from disclaimed audit opinions, a goal outlined in a strategy presented to the Audit and Risk Committee on July 1,... Barking and Dagenham 3 July 2026
  19. Councillor Paul Osborn Honoured for 25 Years of Service to Harrow Council Councillor Paul Osborn was honoured for his 25 years of dedicated service to Harrow Council at a full council meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Harrow 3 July 2026
  20. Internal Audit Report Finds Barking and Dagenham Council's Controls 'Generally Satisfactory' with Areas for Improvement The Barking and Dagenham Audit and Risk Committee has received an internal audit report for the 2025/26 financial year, which concluded that the council's framework of... Barking and Dagenham 3 July 2026