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Haringey extends contract for litter and fly-tipping enforcement Haringey Council has extended its contract with Kingdom Services Group Limited for environmental enforcement services for another year, aiming to continue the fight against...
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Islington Council's Financial Resilience Praised Amidst Economic Challenges Islington Council's financial resilience has been praised by its Overview and Scrutiny Committee, with a balanced budget for 2026/27 set to be achieved without drawing on...
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Westminster Bridge Road site to be sold Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved the sale of a vacant former office building on Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7XW. The property, which has been vacant since 2012,...
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Southwark Council Approves 4.8% Rent Increase and 7.45% Service Charge Hike Amid Financial Pressures Southwark Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for the upcoming financial year will see rents increase by 4.8%, with service charges rising by an average of 7.45%....
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Southwark Council to increase council tax by 3% amid budget pressures Southwark Council is set to increase council tax by 3% for the upcoming financial year, a decision made by the Cabinet during their meeting on February 2, 2026. This rise, which...
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National Standards Reform for Councillor Conduct to Introduce Mandatory Code and National Appeals Body Councillors are set to face a significant overhaul of national standards and conduct regulations, with new legislation expected to introduce a mandatory code of conduct,...
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Barking councillors to follow new social media guidelines Barking and Dagenham councillors are to be subject to new social media rules aimed at clarifying professional expectations and mitigating significant risks associated with...
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Bexley Council Proposes 4.3% Increase in Fees and Charges for 2026/27 Bexley Council is proposing an average increase of 4.3% to its fees and charges for the 2026/27 financial year as part of its draft budget and financial plans. The council's...
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Erith Family Hub Shows Early Success Amidst Challenges in Engagement and Outcome Measurement The Erith Family Hub has shown early promise in its first six months, supporting over 180 families and delivering more than 80 group sessions. However, the hub faces significant...
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Bexley Council's Adult Social Care faces £3.6m overspend due to increased placements and inflation Bexley Council's Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate is facing a projected overspend of £3.621 million for the current financial year, as revealed in draft budget...
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Bexley Children's Services Commissioning Review Identifies Opportunities for Needs-Led Changes and Cost Management Bexley's Children's Services is undergoing a significant transformation, with a particular focus on improving how services are commissioned to better meet the needs of...
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Bexley Council to expand reablement services to boost resident independence Bexley Council is set to significantly expand its reablement services, aiming to help more residents regain independence and reduce reliance on long-term care. The Adult Social...
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Richmond Council to significantly boost highway maintenance funding by 159% Richmond Council is set to significantly boost its highway maintenance efforts in the upcoming year, with plans for a substantial increase in funding for road and footway...
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HSE Confirms Lewisham Council Complied with Asbestos Improvement Notice Lewisham Council has been informed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that an asbestos improvement notice has been fully complied with, marking the closure of a minor...
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Lewisham's £21m climate budget for 3 years Lewisham Council has outlined a £21 million climate budget for the next three years, from 2026-27 to 2028-29, as part of its ongoing commitment to achieving net zero carbon...
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Lewisham Council Proposes £602m Housing Investment Over Four Years Lewisham Council is proposing a significant housing investment totalling £602.1 million over the next four years, with £148.7 million earmarked for the upcoming financial year...
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Harrow Council to make representations on school closure Harrow Council has confirmed it will make representations to the Department for Education regarding the proposed closure of Harrow View Primary School.
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Hackney Council Sets 2026/27 Council Taxbase and Approves Business Rates Delegation Hackney Council has set its Council Taxbase for the 2026/27 financial year at 80,163.35 Band D equivalent properties, with an anticipated collection rate of 94.5%. This decision...
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Harrow Council to sell South Wales office Harrow Council is set to sell its office building, located on the outskirts of Newport in South Wales, as part of its ongoing asset management strategy. The decision was...
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Hackney Council Endorses Children and Families Service Report Hackney Council has formally endorsed the Children and Families Service Full Year Report for 2024-25, signalling council-wide approval of its performance and activities.