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1. Hackney Council Approves Chief Officer Pay Policy for 2026/2027 Hackney Council has approved its Pay Policy Statement for Chief Officers for the 2026/2027 financial year. The decision was made during a Council meeting held on Wednesday, 28... Hackney 2 February 2026
   
2. Croydon Council's environmental enforcement efforts yield results Croydon Council's intensified environmental enforcement efforts have led to a significant increase in positive outcomes, including numerous fines for fly-tipping, extensive... Croydon 1 February 2026
3. Richmond Children's Services Face £1.4m Overspend Driven by Placement Costs Richmond Council's children's services are facing a projected overspend of £1.4 million, primarily driven by the rising costs of placing children in care. This financial... Richmond upon Thames 1 February 2026
4. Richmond Schools Face £5.3m Deficit in Dedicated Schools Grant Due to High Needs Funding Shortfall Richmond's schools are facing a projected deficit of £5.3 million in their Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the current financial year, leading to a cumulative deficit of £5.5... Richmond upon Thames 1 February 2026
5. Richmond Council to allocate £1.5m for urgent school maintenance Richmond Council is set to allocate £1.5 million towards urgent maintenance work at its schools in the next financial year, as detailed in proposals reviewed by the Education... Richmond upon Thames 1 February 2026
6. Havering Council Approves 4.8% Rent Increase and Rent-Free Weeks for Tenants Havering Council has approved a 4.8% rent increase for tenants of general needs council properties, supported housing, and temporary accommodation. The decision was made during... Havering 1 February 2026
   
7. Havering Council Approves Regeneration Plans for Havering Wates, Rainham, and Beam Park Havering Council's Cabinet has approved ambitious regeneration plans for Havering Wates, Rainham, and Beam Park, paving the way for significant development and investment across... Havering 1 February 2026
   
8. Croydon Council's 2026-27 Pay Policy Statement Approved, Addressing Redundancy Pay and Gender Pay Gap Croydon Council's Appointments & Disciplinary Committee has recommended the approval of the authority's Pay Policy Statement for the 2026-27 financial year. The statement, which... Croydon 31 January 2026
9. Croydon Council's redundancy pay calculator faces scrutiny over potential age bias Concerns have been raised that Croydon Council's redundancy pay calculator may be discriminatory due to its age-based calculations. The issue was highlighted during a meeting of... Croydon 31 January 2026
10. Council constitution changes approved Lewisham Council has approved significant changes to its constitution, aiming to modernise its governance and operational procedures. The amendments, discussed and agreed upon... Lewisham 31 January 2026
11. Lewisham Council Tax to Rise for 2026/27 Lewisham Council is set to increase its Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, following a decision made at a recent Council meeting. Lewisham 31 January 2026
12. Croydon Council Reports Zero Gender Pay Gap for Four Consecutive Years Croydon Council has reported a zero gender pay gap for four consecutive years, with the latest figures for March 2024 showing a mean gap of -1.3% and a median gap of -0.1%. This... Croydon 31 January 2026
13. Richmond Council faces scrutiny over climate action funding and strategy Richmond upon Thames Council's commitment to its net-zero by 2043 target has come under fire, with critics arguing the current climate strategy lacks the necessary detail and... Richmond upon Thames 30 January 2026
14. H&F Upstream Pathway Bond to boost jobs Hammersmith and Fulham Council has launched a new bond initiative aimed at boosting local employment opportunities for young residents. Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
15. Council backs £5m green investment initiative Hammersmith and Fulham Council has backed a significant £5 million green investment initiative aimed at empowering residents to invest in cleaner, greener projects and combat... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
16. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Approves 25% Council Tax Discount for Veterans Hammersmith and Fulham Council has approved a new 25% Council Tax discount for veterans, set to be introduced from April 2026. The decision was made during a Full Council... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
17. Audit Committee Reports Strong Control Environment and Positive Assurance on Internal Controls Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Audit Committee has reported a strong control environment, according to its annual report for the 2024/25 municipal year. The committee reviewed... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
18. Hammersmith and Fulham Council Tax Base Rises Due to Property Growth and Improved Collections Hammersmith and Fulham Council anticipates a significant rise in its Council Tax base for the 2026/27 financial year, projecting an increase of 3,422 Band D equivalent... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
19. Civic Campus overspend and delays questioned Questions have been raised about overspending and delays concerning Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Civic Campus project. Hammersmith and Fulham 30 January 2026
20. Redbridge Council Committee Considers Vehicle Removal Service and Car Pound Redbridge Council is exploring the introduction of a vehicle removal service and car pound as part of its Clean and Green Policy. The council's Clean and Green Policy... Redbridge 30 January 2026