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1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. Three audits flagged for 'limited assurance' at council Three audits at Barking and Dagenham Council have been flagged for limited assurance, according to a report presented to the Audit and Risk Committee. The audits in question... Barking and Dagenham 3 July 2026
5. Eastcroft House Residents Protest Reintroduction of Food Waste Bins Due to Vermin and Odour Concerns Residents of Eastcroft House have formally objected to the reintroduction of communal food waste bins, citing a litany of previous negative experiences including severe vermin... Harrow 3 July 2026
6. Council to pay £1,200 compensation over housing case Barking and Dagenham Council has agreed to pay £1,200 in compensation to a resident following a critical report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO)... Barking and Dagenham 3 July 2026
7. Lambeth Council Faces £15.9 Million General Fund Overspend Despite Q4 Improvements Lambeth Council is facing a significant £15.9 million overspend on its General Fund for the 2025/26 financial year, despite improvements noted in the fourth quarter. The Quarter... Lambeth 3 July 2026
8. Lambeth Council Projects £15.9m Overspend Amidst Demand-Led Service Pressures Lambeth Council is facing a projected overspend of £15.9 million for the financial year 2025/26, a figure that, while improved from previous forecasts, highlights significant... Lambeth 3 July 2026
9. Lambeth Council Home Delivery Figures Disputed Figures regarding the delivery of council homes in Lambeth have been questioned at a recent council meeting, with a discrepancy highlighted between official figures and... Lambeth 3 July 2026
10. Islington Council backs judicial review of Mayor's housing plans Islington Council has formally backed a judicial review into the Mayor of London's emergency housing plans, a move that could significantly impact future housing development in... Islington 3 July 2026
11. Islington Council Enhances Paternity and Adoption Leave to Six Weeks Fully Paid Islington Council has approved a significant boost to its paternity and adoption leave policy, increasing it to six weeks fully paid for all eligible employees. Islington 3 July 2026
12. Islington Council to improve lift maintenance KPIs Islington Council is set to enhance its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for lift maintenance, aiming to improve service reliability and reduce downtime for residents. Islington 3 July 2026
13. Islington Council Appoints Councillor Rosaline Ogunro as New Mayor and Councillor Jilani Chowdhury as Deputy Mayor Islington Council has appointed Councillor Rosaline Ogunro as its new Mayor and Councillor Jilani Chowdhury as Deputy Mayor. The appointments were confirmed at the Council... Islington 3 July 2026
14. Islington Council appoints new Permanent Chief Finance Officer Islington Council has appointed Paul Clarke as its new Permanent Chief Finance Officer, a role also known as the Section 151 Officer. The decision was formally confirmed during... Islington 3 July 2026
15. Pension Fund Audit Plan for 2025/26 Reviewed, Addressing Previous Year's Issues The Barking and Dagenham Pensions Committee has reviewed the audit plan for the 2025/26 financial year, presented by auditors Grant Thornton. The committee met on Tuesday, June... Barking and Dagenham 2 July 2026
16. Barking and Dagenham Pension Board to Increase Meeting Frequency and Appoint Independent Chairman The Barking and Dagenham Pension Board is set to increase its meeting frequency from two to four times per year, as part of a broader governance review. These changes, which... Barking and Dagenham 2 July 2026
17. Pensions Committee Notes Government Stance on Conflict Zone Investments The Barking and Dagenham Pensions Committee has acknowledged the government's directive on investments in conflict zones, which clarifies that decisions regarding boycotts,... Barking and Dagenham 2 July 2026
18. Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Committee Delegates Approval of Investment Management Agreement The Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Committee has agreed to delegate the final approval of a crucial investment management agreement to the Strategic Director of Resources.... Barking and Dagenham 2 July 2026
19. Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Admits New Cleaning and Catering Companies The Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund has welcomed seven new organisations, including cleaning and catering companies, as admitted bodies. This expansion of the fund's... Barking and Dagenham 2 July 2026
20. Head of Pension Fund Departs, Successor Appointed Nick Vickers, the Head of Pension Fund, Treasury and Capital, has departed from Barking and Dagenham Council, with Nimesha Sivayogan appointed as his permanent successor. Barking and Dagenham 2 July 2026