Money
Stories, page 70
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Greenwich Council to implement new fraud prevention measures based on ECCTA Greenwich Council is set to implement new measures aimed at bolstering its fraud prevention capabilities, following a review by the Audit and Risk Management Panel. The Council...
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Havering Council Significantly Reduces Agency Staff Costs Havering Council has achieved a significant reduction in its spending on agency staff, with a 22.7% decrease in expenditure for the last three months of 2025 compared to the...
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Redbridge Housing Committee Reviews Annual Work Programme and Resident Concerns Redbridge Council's Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee convened on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, under the chairmanship of Councillor Kumud Joshi. The meeting...
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Redbridge Council Launches 'Modernising Redbridge' Initiative for Resident-Centred Services Redbridge Council is embarking on a significant transformation to place residents at the heart of its services, aiming for a more efficient, accessible, and responsive local...
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Havering Council Board Seeks Clarification on Former Library Site Decision-Making Havering Council's Overview & Scrutiny Board has reviewed proposals for former library sites, expressing concerns about the clarity of Cabinet's decisions and the format of...
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Lewisham Pension Fund updates investment strategy Lewisham Pension Fund has updated its investment strategy, incorporating feedback from a member survey and aligning with new regulatory requirements for investment pooling.
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Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund Faces Ongoing Challenges in Administration Despite LPPA Improvements The Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund is navigating a complex landscape, facing ongoing challenges in pension administration. The Pension Fund Committee convened on Tuesday,...
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Islington Council's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee reviews homelessness prevention and temporary accommodation Islington Council's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the council's performance in tackling homelessness, focusing on homelessness prevention and temporary...
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Social value initiatives bring £5.5m to Redbridge contracts Redbridge Council has successfully generated over £5.5 million in social value pledges through its contracts since September 2023, demonstrating a strong commitment to...
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Lewisham Pension Fund members back ESG investment Lewisham Pension Fund members have overwhelmingly backed a move towards Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment principles, according to the results of a recent...
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Redbridge Council Intensifies Poverty Reduction Efforts with New Strategy and Funding Redbridge Council is intensifying its efforts to combat poverty through a newly adopted strategy and dedicated funding streams. The Strategy and Resources Policy Development...
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Lewisham council mourns passing of IT leaders Tim Green and Frank Lee The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, was marked by a somber acknowledgement of the recent passing of two key members of the Shared...
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Lewisham Pension Fund to Pool Investments with LCIV Under New Agreement Lewisham Pension Fund is set to pool its investments with the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV) as part of a wider move to consolidate assets across London boroughs....
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Southwark Council to exit shared IT service by 2028 Southwark Council has formally notified its intention to exit the shared IT service partnership with Brent and Lewisham by March 2028. The decision is linked to a wider...
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Tower Hamlets to implement new digital voting technology for upcoming elections Tower Hamlets is set to introduce new digital voting technology for its upcoming elections, aiming to streamline the process for voters and election officials.
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H&F Pension Fund Underperforms Benchmark Despite Asset Growth and Improved Funding Level The Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund saw its market value grow to £1.491 billion in the quarter ending December 31, 2025, an increase of £9 million. However, the fund's...
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H&F Pension Fund Surpasses Target with 113% Funding Level Driven by Investment Returns The Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a funding level of 113% as of March 2025, a notable increase from 105% in 2022. This...
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Bexley's Roads Ranked Seventh Nationally Due to Deeper Repair Methods Bexley's roads have been ranked seventh nationally for their condition, according to a recent report presented to the Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Voter Privacy Concerns Over Identity Checks at Polling Stations Addressed Concerns over voter privacy during identity checks at polling stations were raised at a Tower Hamlets council meeting. Councillor Shafi Ahmed questioned how the privacy of...
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Tower Hamlets Council to launch digital constitution for improved accessibility Tower Hamlets Council is set to launch a new digital version of its constitution, aiming to make the document more accessible and user-friendly for residents and councillors alike.