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  1. Lewisham Wellbeing Hub contract extended for 12 months amid service review Lewisham Council has approved a 12-month contract extension for the Lewisham Wellbeing Hub, operated by Together for Mental Wellbeing. The decision, made during a Mayor and... Lewisham 23 January 2026
  2. New food waste bins for Barking and Dagenham homes Barking and Dagenham Council is set to introduce new food waste bins for all households across the borough, with weekly separate food waste collections commencing in March 2026. Barking and Dagenham 22 January 2026
  3. Havering Council to schedule meetings outside school holidays to boost participation Havering Council has agreed to schedule future Full Council Meetings outside of the borough's published school holiday dates in an effort to boost participation. The decision... Havering 22 January 2026
  4. Havering Council to formalise ongoing financial support for Volunteer Centre Havering Council has formally committed to providing ongoing financial support for the Havering Volunteer Centre. The decision was made during a Council meeting held on... Havering 22 January 2026
  5. Orchard Medical Centre lease extended Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet has approved the extension of the lease for Orchard Medical Centre on Gascoigne Road, Barking, to 999 years. The decision, made at a... Barking and Dagenham 22 January 2026
  6. Council praised in LGA peer challenge Barking and Dagenham Council has been praised in a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge, which described the authority as an innovative and creative... Barking and Dagenham 22 January 2026
  7. Havering Council revises Mercury Land Holdings business plan to focus on affordable housing Havering Council engaged in a lengthy and at times contentious debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, ultimately leading to the adjournment of most other... Havering 22 January 2026
  8. Croydon Council seeks transformation partner for CYPE Directorate's 'Helping Families Thrive' program Croydon Council is seeking a strategic transformation partner to drive forward significant changes within its Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate, aiming to... Croydon 22 January 2026
  9. Redbridge Schools Face Funding Crisis Due to Declining Student Numbers Redbridge schools are facing a significant decline in student numbers, a trend projected to lead to substantial funding cuts. The Children and Young People Policy Development... Redbridge 20 January 2026
  10. Harrow Council upholds disciplinary appeal, reinstates staff with warning Harrow Council's Personnel Appeals Panel has upheld a disciplinary appeal, resulting in the reinstatement of a staff member with a final written warning. Harrow 20 January 2026
  11. Hillingdon Council grapples with rising demand for temporary accommodation Hillingdon Council is grappling with significant pressure on its homelessness services, driven by a high demand for temporary accommodation and a growing strain on its budget.... Hillingdon 19 January 2026
  12. Harrow Council Spends £1m Weekly on Agency Staff Amidst Overspend Harrow Council is currently spending approximately £1 million per week on agency staff, a figure that has contributed to an overspend in environment services. Harrow 18 January 2026
  13. Harrow Council to Open New SEN School, Saving £2m Annually Harrow Council is poised to save approximately £2 million annually with the development of a new special educational needs (SEN) school, designed to accommodate 292 pupils. Harrow 18 January 2026
  14. Harrow Council targets £9m savings amid rising costs and service demand Harrow Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, aiming to achieve £9 million in savings over the next three years amidst escalating costs and increasing... Harrow 18 January 2026
  15. Harrow Council's new chamber projected to break even within years Harrow Council's new council chamber at the Ridgeway is projected to become cost-neutral within three to four years, with initial interest from wedding bookings and other... Harrow 18 January 2026
  16. Harrow's ambitious housing targets challenged by market viability and site limitations Harrow Council's ambitious housing targets are facing significant headwinds, with development pace described as stagnant this year, according to discussions at the Overview and... Harrow 18 January 2026
  17. Richmond Council to Monitor VAWG in Contracts Richmond Council is set to implement new measures to monitor and address violence against women and girls (VAWG) within its procurement contracts, a move that has been welcomed... Richmond upon Thames 18 January 2026
  18. Harrow improves care leaver support Harrow Council is overhauling its support for care leavers following an Ofsted inspection that identified significant shortcomings, leading to an overall 'inadequate' judgment... Harrow 18 January 2026
  19. Harrow Adult Social Care on track for 'good' CQC rating after leadership overhaul Harrow's Adult Social Care services are nearing a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), marking significant progress since a previous inspection that... Harrow 18 January 2026
  20. Barking and Dagenham Council's Counter Fraud Team Reports Increased Caseload and Property Recoveries Barking and Dagenham Council has successfully recovered eight properties in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year due to instances of subletting and misuse. This... Barking and Dagenham 17 January 2026