Money
Stories, page 84
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H&F Council Proposes £17.9m Savings and Council Tax Hike Amidst Financial Pressures Hammersmith and Fulham Council is planning to make savings of £17.9 million for the 2026/27 financial year as part of its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). The proposals...
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council Proposes Nearly 3% Council Tax Increase for 2026/27 Budget Hammersmith and Fulham Council is proposing to increase Council Tax by nearly 3% for residents as part of its budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The increase, which includes...
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H&F Council to maintain 100% Council Tax Support for vulnerable residents Hammersmith and Fulham Council has confirmed that its Council Tax Support scheme will continue to offer 100% support to vulnerable residents for the 2026/27 financial year. This...
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Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee Reviews Arsenal Polling Districts and Places Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee reviewed the arrangements for polling districts and places within the Arsenal ward during a meeting held on Tuesday, January 27,...
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Richmond Council to vote on retaining committee system Richmond Council is set to vote on whether to retain its committee system of governance, a structure that has been in place since 2019. The decision will be made at a Council...
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Council to review street cleansing after resident complaints Richmond upon Thames Council is set to review its street cleansing services following resident complaints about streets being missed.
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Richmond Council Debates Support for Hospitality Sector Amidst Business Rate Concerns Richmond upon Thames Council has passed a motion calling on the government to extend financial support to the borough's hospitality sector, arguing that cafes, independent...
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Barnet Council to reintroduce weekly food waste collections Barnet Council is set to reintroduce weekly food waste collections, a service that was scrapped by the previous Conservative administration in 2018. The decision was confirmed...
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Kingston Schools Face £12.7m Deficit Amidst Rising High Needs Costs Kingston schools are facing a projected deficit of £12.7 million for the 2025/26 academic year, primarily due to significant pressures within the High Needs Block.
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Barnet Council Approves £97 Million Investment for Roads and Pavements Barnet Council has committed to a significant programme of improvements for the borough's roads and pavements, with a £97 million investment planned.
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Barnet Council to review fees and charges Barnet Council is set to review its fees and charges for the upcoming financial year, following a meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The council discussed a range of...
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Barnet Council to explore Council Tax exemption for terminally ill residents Barnet Council is set to explore the possibility of introducing a Council Tax exemption or discount for residents who are terminally ill and facing financial hardship.
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Council to consider new posts for children's services Barnet Council is set to consider the creation of two new senior roles within its Children and Family Services department, aimed at bolstering prevention and family support...
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Barnet Council to formally welcome Employment Rights Bill Barnet Council is set to embrace new employment rights legislation, with a motion passed at the recent Council meeting welcoming the Employment Rights Bill. The bill, described...
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Bexley Council Reviews Progress on 'How Clean is Our Borough?' Initiatives Bexley Council's Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the progress made on recommendations from the 'How Clean is Our Borough?' scrutiny sub-group, receiving a...
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Wandsworth Grant Fund Recommends £141,000 in Awards to 17 Local Organisations Wandsworth Council's Grants Sub-Committee has recommended awards totalling £141,000 to 17 local organisations through Round 31 of the Wandsworth Grant Fund. The meeting, held on...
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Schools face 0% funding increase amid budget shifts Haringey schools will face a 0% funding increase for the 2026-27 academic year, as the council adopts a new funding model that aligns with the Department for Education's...
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Future of public lighting service agreed Islington Council's Executive has agreed a new approach for the future of its public lighting service, aiming to ensure the successful completion of the current Private Finance...
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Hackney Council Approves Buckinghamshire Pension Fund's Admission to LCIV Hackney Council's Pensions Committee has approved the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to the Local Government Investment Pool (LCIV), a collective investment scheme...
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Hackney Council Adopts New Voting Policy for Responsible Investment Hackney Council's Pensions Committee has adopted a new Voting Policy aimed at enhancing responsible investment practices, ensuring the pension fund's investments align with...