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1. Hackney rejects insourcing children's care due to risks Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee has opted against insourcing children's care services, citing significant financial, regulatory, and operational... Hackney 3 June 2026
2. Hackney approves £15.1m contract for children's homes Hackney Council has approved a contract worth up to £15.1 million to commission children's homes, aiming to improve care and keep young people closer to their communities. The... Hackney 3 June 2026
3. New children's homes named Blossom House and Starbright Hackney Council has approved the commissioning of two new children's homes, Blossom House and Starbright House, which will provide a total of six care arrangements for children... Hackney 3 June 2026
4. Lambeth Council Approves Revised Members' Allowances Scheme to Boost Diversity Lambeth Council has approved a revised members' allowances scheme, aiming to ensure public service remains accessible to individuals from all backgrounds. The decision was made... Lambeth 3 June 2026
5. Lambeth Council Establishes New Finance and Budget Scrutiny Committee Lambeth Council has undergone a significant restructuring of its governance and democratic reform, including the establishment of a new Finance and Budget Scrutiny Committee.... Lambeth 3 June 2026
6. Hackney Council awards £2.2m contract for electrical safety checks Hackney Council has awarded a £2.2 million contract to Supplier A for domestic electrical testing and inspections, a move designed to tackle a significant backlog and ensure... Hackney 30 May 2026
7. Council faces backlog of electrical safety tests Hackney Council has approved a £2.2 million contract to tackle a significant backlog of essential electrical safety tests in residents' homes, aiming to mitigate the risk of... Hackney 30 May 2026
8. Conservatives Take Control of Enfield Council, New Leadership Elected Enfield Council has seen a significant shift in its political landscape, with the Conservative Party now leading the administration following the recent local elections. The... Enfield 30 May 2026
9. Conservatives Gain Control of Enfield Council, Elect New Leader and Mayor The Conservative Party has taken control of Enfield Council, ending Labour's long tenure in the borough. The shift in political power was confirmed at the council's Annual... Enfield 30 May 2026
10. Enfield Council Approves Special Responsibility Allowance for Opposition Leader Enfield Council has approved a change to its Members' Allowances Scheme, introducing a Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) for the Leader of the second largest Opposition... Enfield 30 May 2026
11. Havering Council Urges Government to Review Tax Impact on Pubs and Small Businesses Havering Council has officially backed pubs and small businesses by agreeing to a motion calling on the government to review tax changes that are impacting these local... Havering 30 May 2026
12. Social value commitments included in new electrical contract Hackney Council has awarded a £2.2 million contract for domestic electrical testing and inspections, a move designed to tackle a significant backlog of essential safety checks... Hackney 30 May 2026
13. Enfield Council Slashes Associate Cabinet Member Posts to Save £32,940 Annually Enfield Council has significantly reduced the number of Associate Cabinet Member posts as part of a wider administrative shake-up. Enfield 30 May 2026
14. Lambeth Council Approves £250m for Adult Social Care and Other Key Services Lambeth Council has approved a significant budget for adult social care, allocating £250 million towards services for the borough's most vulnerable residents. This funding is... Lambeth 30 May 2026
15. Councillor Anthony Okereke Re-elected Leader of Greenwich Council Councillor Anthony Okereke has been re-elected as Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council at the authority's annual meeting, securing a significant majority for the... Greenwich 30 May 2026
16. Greenwich Council Approves Principle of Political Assistants Greenwich Council has approved the principle of appointing political assistants to support its political groups, a decision made during the Council's Annual Meeting on... Greenwich 30 May 2026
17. Greenwich Council Approves Meeting Calendar, Rejects June Meeting Reinstatement Greenwich Council has approved its meeting calendar for the upcoming municipal year, with no June meeting being rescheduled. The decision was made during the Council's Annual... Greenwich 30 May 2026
18. Bexley Council Approves Committee Structure and Appointments for 2026/27 Municipal Year Bexley Council has formally approved its committee structure and appointed members to various roles for the upcoming municipal year, following decisions made during the Annual... Bexley 30 May 2026
19. Lambeth Council Meeting Adjourned Due to Governance Concerns Lambeth Council's annual meeting was adjourned on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, amid significant concerns over governance arrangements, leading to a delay in crucial budget and... Lambeth 30 May 2026
20. Havering Council Reaffirms Commitment to Libraries Despite Charter Defeat Havering Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its libraries, despite a motion to adopt a cross-party Community Assets Protection Charter being narrowly defeated. Havering 30 May 2026