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1. Redbridge Council reviews progress on SEND services following Ofsted report Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Policy Development Committee has reviewed a report detailing significant progress and ongoing work in improving services for... Redbridge 18 March 2026
2. Newham Standards Committee Reviews Councillor Development Programme The Newham Standards Committee met on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to discuss a comprehensive Member Induction and Development Programme for 2026/27. This programme aims to equip... Newham 18 March 2026
3. Harrow Pension Fund to revise investment strategy by September 2026 following new government guidance Harrow Pension Fund is set to revise its Investment Strategy Statement (ISS) by September 30, 2026, in line with new government guidance. The updated statement will outline the... Harrow 18 March 2026
4. Harrow Pension Fund Surpasses Funding Target, Employer Contributions to Decrease The Harrow Pension Fund has reported a significant improvement in its funding position, reaching 108% funded, an increase from 96% at the previous valuation in 2022. This... Harrow 18 March 2026
5. Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to join Harrow's London CIV pool Harrow Pension Fund is set to join the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV) pooling arrangement, a move that aligns with government reforms aimed at consolidating Local... Harrow 18 March 2026
6. Newham Council to Enhance Councillor Training with New Induction and Development Programme Newham Council is set to significantly enhance its councillor training with a comprehensive new induction and development programme for 2026/27, aiming to strengthen governance... Newham 18 March 2026
7. Harrow LGPS reveals significant gender pension gap for active and pensioner members Harrow's Pension Fund has revealed a substantial gender pension gap, with active members experiencing a 36% disparity and pensioners facing an even wider gap of 48%. These... Harrow 18 March 2026
8. Greener Ealing Limited's 2026/27 Business Plan Approved, Outlining Service Strategy and Financial Projections Ealing Council's Shareholder Committee has approved the 2026/27 business plan for Greener Ealing Limited (GEL), the council's wholly-owned environmental services provider. The... Ealing 18 March 2026
9. Council tightens pre-election publicity rules Newham Council has implemented stricter guidelines on council publicity in the lead-up to local elections to ensure the authority remains politically neutral. Newham 18 March 2026
10. Greener Ealing Limited Contract Variation Approved by Shareholder Committee Ealing Council's Shareholder Committee has approved a variation to the contract with Greener Ealing Limited (GEL), the council's wholly-owned environmental services provider.... Ealing 18 March 2026
11. Newham Council Debates Renewal of Councillor Dispensation for Declared Interests Newham Council's Standards Committee has debated the renewal of a four-year dispensation that allows councillors to participate in discussions and votes even when they have... Newham 18 March 2026
12. New Directors Appointed to Greener Ealing Limited Ealing Council's Shareholder Committee has appointed two new directors to Greener Ealing Limited (GEL), the council's wholly-owned environmental services provider. Jennifer... Ealing 18 March 2026
13. FOI requests surge, straining council resources Greenwich Council is grappling with a significant surge in Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, placing increasing pressure on... Greenwich 17 March 2026
14. Greenwich Council Pilots AI for Social Care Notes and Meeting Minutes Greenwich Council is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency across its services, with pilot projects showing promising results. Greenwich 17 March 2026
15. Greenwich Council to launch 'Community Conversations Greenwich' portal for enhanced resident engagement Greenwich Council is set to launch a new online portal, Community Conversations Greenwich, aimed at significantly boosting resident engagement and participation in local... Greenwich 17 March 2026
16. Cyber attack risk high for H&F Council Hammersmith and Fulham Council faces a high risk of cyber attacks, according to a report presented to the Audit Committee. The council's IT systems were compromised in a cyber... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 March 2026
17. Greenwich Council Faces £100 Million Funding Gap by 2030 Amidst Financial Strategy Review Greenwich Council is facing a projected funding gap of approximately £100 million by 2030, a significant financial challenge that was discussed at the Organisation and... Greenwich 17 March 2026
18. Hammersmith and Fulham Housing Repairs Audit Earns 'Substantial Assurance' Hammersmith and Fulham Council's housing repairs service has received a substantial assurance rating following an internal audit, indicating a sound system of control. The... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 March 2026
19. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Sets £18.4m Materiality Threshold for External Audit Plan Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Audit Committee has reviewed the council's external audit plan for the 2025/26 financial year, setting a materiality threshold of £18.4 million.... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 March 2026
20. Ealing to secure 400 new temporary homes Ealing Council's Cabinet has approved plans to secure up to 400 new temporary homes for homeless households, a move projected to save the council millions of pounds annually.... Ealing 17 March 2026