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1. Hammersmith and Fulham Council reviews 2025-26 budget, reporting reduced financial pressures Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet has reviewed the revenue budget for 2025-26, noting a significant reduction in financial pressures on both the general fund and the... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
2. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Housing Revenue Account Shows Significant Improvement and Financial Strength Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) has shown significant improvement and financial strength, moving away from being a primary concern for the... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
3. Leader Pledges Personal Investigation into Missed Bin Collections Councillor Stephen Cowan, Leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council, has pledged to personally investigate instances of missed bin collections following concerns raised by a... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
4. SHINE programme saves Islington residents £585k on energy bills Islington residents have saved an estimated £585,347 on their energy bills thanks to the Seasonal Health Interventions Network (SHINE) programme. The initiative, which supports... Islington 15 April 2026
5. Croydon Council faces surge in housing complaints and extended void turnaround times Croydon Council is grappling with a significant increase in housing complaints and a concerning rise in the time it takes to make empty properties ready for new tenants,... Croydon 15 April 2026
6. Croydon Council to implement 'status on a page' for housing issue reporting Croydon Council is set to introduce a status on a page system to provide clearer, more concise updates on ongoing housing issues. Croydon 15 April 2026
7. Islington Leisure Centres See 22% Visit Surge Post-Sobell Reopening Islington's leisure centres have seen a significant surge in visitor numbers, with a 22% increase reported in the past year. This substantial rise is primarily attributed to the... Islington 15 April 2026
8. Islington Council urged to boost recycling infrastructure and communication Islington Council's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee has urged the local authority to bolster its recycling infrastructure, following a comprehensive review... Islington 15 April 2026
9. Croydon Council to allow public questions at budget meetings Croydon Council is set to introduce a new provision allowing members of the public to ask questions at council tax and budget setting meetings, aiming to enhance public... Croydon 15 April 2026
10. Croydon Council to implement written questions for Mayor and Cabinet Croydon Council is set to introduce written questions for its Executive Mayor and Cabinet as part of significant revisions to its Council Procedure Rules. The changes, approved... Croydon 15 April 2026
11. Croydon Council to allocate motions by political proportionality Croydon Council is set to implement significant changes to its Council Procedure Rules (CPRs), including a new system for allocating motions based on political proportionality.... Croydon 15 April 2026
12. Croydon Council to reform oral question time procedures Croydon Council is set to reform its oral question time procedures in a bid to improve efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity during council meetings. The changes are also... Croydon 15 April 2026
13. Bexley Council Leader Expresses Dismay Over £10 Million Loss in GLA Funding Since 2017 Bexley Council's Leader has expressed dismay over the loss of significant funding from the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority (GLA), stating that the borough has... Bexley 11 April 2026
14. Bexley Council forecasts £1.36m budget overspend, citing improved financial position Bexley Council is forecasting a budget overspend of £1.361 million for the financial year 2025/26, representing less than half a percent of its total net revenue budget of just... Bexley 11 April 2026
15. Bexley Cabinet Member Criticises Rejection of £30 Million Highway Investment Councillor Cafer Munur, Bexley's Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, has criticised a vote that saw £30 million of investment in highways, including pavements, rejected over the... Bexley 11 April 2026
16. Bexley Council Updates Delivery Framework to Enhance Accountability Bexley Council's Public Cabinet meeting on April 9, 2026, provided an update on the council's Delivery Framework, a key initiative designed to enhance accountability and... Bexley 11 April 2026
17. Brent Council Approves Long-Term Property Leases to Increase Homeless Accommodation Brent Council has approved a new strategy to increase the supply of temporary accommodation for homeless households by entering into long-term leasing agreements with private... Brent 9 April 2026
18. Greenwich Council Approves Standing Order Changes Greenwich Council's General Purposes Committee has approved changes to the council's standing orders, a move aimed at ensuring procedures remain up-to-date and efficient. The... Greenwich 4 April 2026
19. Greenwich Council Confirms Outside Body Memberships for 2024-25 Greenwich Council's General Purposes Committee has confirmed the membership for various outside bodies for the upcoming 2024-25 period. The confirmation of outside body... Greenwich 4 April 2026
20. Greenwich Council's Responsive Repairs Service Shows Progress Amidst Damp and Mould Challenges Greenwich Council is facing criticism for alleged delays in addressing damp and mould repairs in residents' homes. While the council's Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel... Greenwich 3 April 2026