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Climate committee to focus on energy bills and retrofit The newly formed Hammersmith and Fulham Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee has outlined its initial focus, with energy bills and building...
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Council faces challenges in net-zero ambitions Hammersmith and Fulham Council faces significant hurdles in achieving its net-zero ambitions, according to a report presented to the Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy...
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Lewisham Council to Open Own Children's Home in Sydenham, Aiming for £700,000 Annual Savings Lewisham Council is set to open its own children's home in Sydenham, a move expected to save £700,000 annually and provide greater control over residential care for children in...
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Lewisham Prepares for National SEND Reforms with Local Plan and Retention Strategies Lewisham is set to implement national reforms designed to enhance support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The borough has developed a Local...
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Bexley Children's Services Transformation Targets £1.98 Million Savings Through Commissioning Redesign and Practice Model Review Bexley's Children's Services is undergoing a significant transformation, the Future Bexley Children's Transformation programme, with a focus on improving outcomes for young...
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Greenwich Council Approves Councillor Appointments to Pension Board and Scrutiny Panels Greenwich Council's General Purposes Committee has approved a series of councillor appointments to the Pension Board and various scrutiny panels for the 2026-27 municipal year....
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Greenwich Council Appoints Councillors to Member-Level Scrutiny Panels Greenwich Council has confirmed a series of appointments to its member-level scrutiny panels for the upcoming municipal year. The changes, agreed by the General Purposes...
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New members appointed to Eltham United Charities board The Eltham United Charities has welcomed three new appointees to its board, following a Greenwich Council General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026....
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Newham Residents Survey Reveals Widespread Concerns Over Aging, Finances, and Inequality Newham residents are expressing significant concerns about aging, financial stability, and persistent inequalities, according to findings from the Newham Residents Survey 2025....
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Tower Hamlets committee defers 2026 election update due to officer absence The Tower Hamlets General Purposes Committee has deferred a discussion on the May 2026 election update to its next meeting, scheduled for 8 September 2026. The decision was made...
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Bromley Council Projects £10.7m Overspend in 2025/26 Amidst Reserve Reductions Bromley Council is facing a projected £10.7 million overspend for the 2025/26 financial year, according to a provisional outturn report presented to the Executive committee.
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Tower Hamlets councillors to receive new training on General Purposes Committee remit Tower Hamlets councillors are set to benefit from new training designed to enhance their understanding of the General Purposes Committee's broad remit.
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Bromley Council plans £25.4m public health nursing tender Bromley Council is preparing to tender for a new public health nursing service for children aged 0-19, with the contract set to begin on October 1, 2027. The five-year agreement...
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Bromley Council to extend mental health services deal Bromley Council's Executive has agreed to extend its partnership agreement with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust for adult mental health social work services for a further two years,...
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Tower Hamlets Governor Appointments Delayed by Late Reports, Councillors Express Frustration Tower Hamlets councillors have expressed frustration over the late submission of reports, which has led to delays in appointing local authority governors. The General Purposes...
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Bromley Council's £1.2m insurance contract up for renewal Bromley Council is preparing to renew its insurance contract, a significant financial commitment valued at approximately £10.7 million over an eight-year period. The current...
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Tower Hamlets Council's General Purposes Committee Reviews Constitution and Work Plan Tower Hamlets Council's General Purposes Committee has reviewed its constitution and work plan, with councillors stressing the importance of the document as a living document...
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Bromley Council's £1.2m supported living contract to be retendered Bromley Council's Executive has agreed to retender a contract for supported living services valued at approximately £1.2 million per year, aiming to ensure continuity of support...
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Bromley Council to re-tender £160m transport contract Bromley Council is set to re-tender a significant transport contract valued at £160 million over eight years, aiming to enhance services for all residents.
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Bromley Council seeks £29m for fostering agency framework Bromley Council is set to establish a new framework for independent fostering agencies (IFAs) with an estimated annual value of £7.16 million, totalling £29 million over four...