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Lambeth Council Proposes 4.99% Council Tax Increase Amid Financial Pressures Lambeth Council is set to increase Council Tax by 4.99% for the upcoming financial year, with a 2.99% rise in general Council Tax and a further 2.00% increase for the Adult...
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Regina Road Estate Redevelopment Advances as Key Part of Housing Investment Plan Croydon Council's plans to redevelop the Regina Road estate have moved a step closer to reality, with the project forming a significant part of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA)...
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Croydon Council Approves £572m Six-Year Investment Plan for Housing Stock Improvements Croydon Council has approved a £572 million investment plan for its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) over the next six years, aiming to improve the condition, safety, and...
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New enforcement agencies to collect parking ticket debt Haringey Council is set to appoint multiple enforcement agencies to collect outstanding parking ticket debt, a move aimed at mitigating risks and improving recovery rates. The...
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Haringey Council to increase supported accommodation charges Haringey Council is set to implement new charges for supported accommodation, aiming to formalise charging policies and update fees for General Fund properties.
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Barnet extends mortuary services deal Barnet Council has extended its agreement for mortuary services with Brent and Harrow councils, ensuring the continuation of these services at Northwick Park Hospital until 2041.
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Balham Neighbourhood Wardens Pilot Launched to Address Resident Concerns Balham residents' views on town centre improvements have directly shaped plans for the area, with a new Neighbourhood Wardens pilot set to be launched.
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£52m boost for Wandsworth infrastructure and leisure Wandsworth Council is set to invest £52.3 million in infrastructure and leisure facilities across the borough as part of its 'decade of renewal' initiative. The funding,...
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Redbridge Mental Health Services Face Funding and Workforce Shortages Amidst Rising Demand Redbridge's mental health services are facing significant hurdles, including funding gaps and a scarcity of skilled professionals, a recent Health and Care Policy Development...
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Bexley Council Launches New Economic Growth Strategy with Focus on Inclusive and Sustainable Development Bexley Council has officially launched its new Economic Growth Strategy, aiming to foster inclusive and sustainable development across the borough. The strategy, adopted by the...
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Bexley Council faces £1.76m budget overspend Bexley Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £1.76 million for the 2025/26 financial year, according to a report presented to the Public Cabinet meeting on Monday,...
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Harrow Cabinet Approves £751m 10-Year Plan for New Affordable Homes Harrow Council's Cabinet has approved a £751 million, 10-year plan to deliver new affordable homes across the borough, aiming to build approximately 1,100 new council homes by...
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Harrow Council awards £800k contract for network services Harrow Council has awarded an £800,000 contract for network services to Virgin Media Business.
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Wandsworth council approves licence fee hikes Wandsworth Council has approved an increase in licence fees for the upcoming financial year, a decision expected to generate an additional £6,000 for the local authority. The...
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Harrow Council Approves 2.99% Council Tax Rise and 2% Adult Social Care Precept for 2026/27 Harrow Council has approved a 2.99% increase in council tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside a further 2% rise specifically for the Adult Social Care Precept. This...
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Greenwich Cabinet Recommends 2026/27 Budget and Council Tax Greenwich Council's Cabinet convened on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to deliberate on the crucial financial framework for the upcoming year, including the council's budget and...
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Tower Hamlets Extends Community Equipment Services Contract with NRS Healthcare Tower Hamlets Council has agreed to extend its community equipment services contract with NRS Healthcare for a further two years, with a potential one-year extension. The...
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Tower Hamlets Approves New 10-Year Housing Strategy with £609 Million Investment Tower Hamlets Council has approved a new 10-year housing strategy aimed at delivering more homes, better homes, safer homes across the borough. The strategy, adopted at a...
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Greenwich Council Cabinet Reviews Treasury and Capital Strategies for 2026/27 Greenwich Council's Cabinet convened on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to address critical financial and strategic plans for the 2026/27 fiscal year. Central to the discussions...
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Greenwich Council Approves Revised Public Health Service Delivery Model Greenwich Council's Cabinet has approved a revised model for delivering public health services. The decision was made during a meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.