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Hounslow Council Approves Convent Way Estate Redevelopment Strategy and Funding Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved the Convent Way Delivery Strategy, marking a significant step towards the redevelopment of the Convent Way Estate. The decision, made at...
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Council Approves £40m Temporary Staff Contract Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved a £40 million contract for the provision of temporary staff, a decision aimed at ensuring continued service delivery while maintaining...
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£97.6m Capital Works Programme to Modernise Harrow Housing Stock Harrow Council has approved a £97.6 million capital works programme aimed at modernising the borough's housing stock over the next four years, with a strong emphasis on...
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Harrow Extends Shared Mortuary Service with Barnet and Brent Harrow Council has agreed to extend its shared mortuary service with the London Boroughs of Barnet and Brent for a further 15 years, ensuring continuity of the service following...
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Southwark Council Approves £256m Contracts for Heating and Water Repairs Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved the awarding of contracts worth an estimated £256 million for heating and water repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement...
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Microsoft deal worth £5.4m approved for continuity Haringey Council has approved a £5.4 million deal with Microsoft to ensure the continuity of essential digital services.
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Haringey Council to Appoint Poverty Commissioner to Tackle Borough's Inequality Haringey Council is set to appoint a Poverty Commissioner to lead efforts in tackling poverty and inequality within the borough. The decision was made during a Full Council...
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Haringey Council Approves Budget with 2.99% Council Tax Rise and 2% Adult Social Care Precept Haringey Council has approved its budget for the upcoming year, which includes a 2.99% increase in the council tax. The decision was made during a Full Council meeting on...
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Haringey Council Reports 26% Carbon Emission Reduction, But Falls Short of Net Zero Targets Haringey Council has reported a significant 26% reduction in borough-wide carbon emissions since 2015, with a further 6% decrease recorded in the last year. However, this...
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Hamilton Close estate to get £1.9m safety upgrade Hamilton Close estate is set to undergo a significant safety and improvement programme, with a contract worth £1.9 million awarded for major works.
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Citizens Advice Haringey contract extended for two years, securing vital resident support Haringey Council has approved a two-year contract extension for the Haringey Citizens Advice Bureaux's Information, Advice and Guidance Service, ensuring the continuation of...
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Lift maintenance contract extended for one year Haringey Council has approved a one-year extension to its lift maintenance contract with Jackson Lift Services Limited, ensuring the continued provision of essential services...
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Lewisham IT Service Reports SLA Improvements and Reduced Open Calls The Shared Technology Service (STS) has reported improvements in its Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance for operational issues, alongside a reduction in open calls. The...
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Auditors Question Greenwich Council's Financial Sustainability Due to Reliance on Reserves and Unmet Savings Targets Greenwich Council's financial sustainability has been questioned by its auditors, who have identified a significant weakness in the council's arrangements for managing its...
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Internal Audit Function Faces Improvement Needs, Report Reveals An internal audit report has highlighted areas for improvement within the Council's internal audit function, while also noting positive progress in other areas. The 2025/26...
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Havering Council sees downward trend in staff sickness absence Havering Council has reported a continued downward trend in staff sickness absence, with the average number of days lost per employee decreasing from 10.8 in 2023/24 to 10.2 in...
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Havering Council Considers In-House Agency to Reduce Agency Worker Costs Havering Council is exploring the possibility of establishing an in-house agency to recruit local residents for council roles, a move that could potentially reduce its reliance...
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Havering council considers licensed fly-tipping collectors Havering Council is considering a proposal to introduce a licensing scheme for individuals and companies collecting fly-tipped waste. The move aims to professionalise the...
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Havering Scrutiny Board Recommends Minimum 2-Year Member Tenure for Enhanced Effectiveness Havering's Overview and Scrutiny Board has recommended a minimum two-year tenure for its members to enhance the effectiveness of scrutiny processes. The board, which met on...
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Havering council to pilot coordinated bulky waste Havering Council is set to pilot a new coordinated approach to bulky waste collection in a bid to improve efficiency and resident satisfaction.