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1. Audit Committee Highlights Weaknesses in Tower Hamlets Council's 'Golden Triangle' Leadership and Governance Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee meeting on Thursday 12 March 2026 revealed significant weaknesses in the council's leadership and governance, particularly concerning the... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
2. Merton Council Committee Approves Next Year's Work Programme Merton Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has formally agreed its work programme for the upcoming year, with the aim of holding the Council's Executive (the Cabinet) to... Merton 15 March 2026
3. Merton Council's budget and savings proposals face scrutiny amid financial pressures Merton Council's budget and business plan, including proposals for further savings, were scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.... Merton 15 March 2026
4. DBS check delays persist, Audit Committee notes Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee has raised concerns over significant delays in Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, with some outstanding for nearly two and a... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
5. Audit Committee approves governance code, pending state direction Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee has approved a revised corporate code of governance, a significant step in strengthening the council's oversight and accountability... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
6. Merton Council Committee Reviews Budget and Business Plan, Identifies £1.3 Million in Potential Savings Merton Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the council's budget and business plan, identifying potential savings and concluding its review without specific... Merton 15 March 2026
7. Renters' Rights Act impact on Merton housing debated, potential reduction in rental properties feared Merton Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has discussed the anticipated impact of the Renters' Rights Act on the borough's housing situation, with particular concern over... Merton 15 March 2026
8. Merton Council targets £1.7m in additional savings to balance budget amid financial pressures Merton Council is facing a significant challenge to balance its budget, requiring an additional £1.744 million in savings to be identified before the February Budget Council... Merton 15 March 2026
9. Audit Committee Flags 'Red' Assurance on Key Financial Areas, Leading to Disclaimed Audit Opinion Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee has flagged red assurance levels in several key financial areas, according to the latest external auditor's report. The Audit Results... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
10. Audit Committee Questions Cabinet Member Independence Amidst EY Report Findings Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee is facing scrutiny over the independence of its operations, primarily due to the continued presence of a cabinet member. External... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
11. Enfield Council approves £6.6m digital services plan Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved a £6.6 million plan to enhance digital services across the borough for the upcoming financial year, with work scheduled to begin in May... Enfield 15 March 2026
12. Merton Council faces £7m temporary accommodation overspend Merton Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, projecting an overspend of nearly £7 million on temporary accommodation for the 2024/25 financial year. This... Merton 15 March 2026
13. Enfield Council adopts new strategy for supported accommodation Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved a new strategy aimed at improving the quality and availability of supported accommodation for vulnerable single homeless individuals. The... Enfield 15 March 2026
14. Enfield Council revises complaints policy Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved an updated Corporate Complaints Policy, which will shorten the investigation timeframe for Stage 2 complaints from 30 to 20 working days.... Enfield 15 March 2026
15. Hillingdon Council Appoints New Interim Head of HR Hillingdon Council has appointed Peta Newlin as its new interim Head of Human Resources. Hillingdon 15 March 2026
16. Croydon Council Addresses Temporary Accommodation Quality Concerns with New Landlord Scheme Croydon Council is implementing measures to address concerns over the quality of temporary accommodation and improve the experience of residents. The Housing Assurance Board met... Croydon 15 March 2026
17. Croydon Council Implements New Strategy to Tackle Homelessness with Demand Management Focus Croydon Council is intensifying its efforts to combat homelessness with a new strategy focusing on demand management and improved customer experience. The Housing Assurance... Croydon 15 March 2026
18. Enfield Council to distribute £7.4m crisis and resilience fund Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved the distribution of a £7.4 million annual fund aimed at providing crisis support and building resilience for residents facing financial... Enfield 15 March 2026
19. Tower Hamlets reviews member conduct strategy Tower Hamlets Council's Standards Advisory Committee has reviewed its strategy for member conduct, focusing on enhancing councillor training and addressing a rise in complaints.... Tower Hamlets 14 March 2026
20. Health Committee Expresses Alarm Over Palantir's NHS Data Plans Health committee members have voiced significant concerns over the proposed use of Palantir technology within NHS data systems, citing issues of trust, accountability, and... Islington 14 March 2026