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  1. Tower Hamlets Considers New Levy for Research & Development to Boost Infrastructure Funding Tower Hamlets Council is considering implementing a new levy on Research & Development (R&D) projects in the borough, aiming to boost infrastructure funding. The council... Tower Hamlets 21 December 2025
  2. Greenwich faces £7.3m overspend on SEND support due to rise in EHCPs, plans new school Greenwich faces a significant projected overspend of £7.29m in its High Needs Block (HNB), which funds support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).... Greenwich 21 December 2025
  3. Greenwich Schools Forum Discusses £0.5m Overspend in Central School Services Block Due to DfE Guidelines Royal Greenwich schools are facing a £0.5 million overspend in the Central School Services Block (CSSB), which funds central functions carried out by the local authority on... Greenwich 21 December 2025
  4. Lewisham Defibrillator Locations Unmapped by Council Lewisham Council is currently unable to map the locations of its 18 public access defibrillators due to data format issues, the Health and Safety Committee heard on Wednesday,... Lewisham 21 December 2025
  5. Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Considers Divestment From Israeli Companies Over Human Rights Concerns Barking and Dagenham's Pension Committee is considering divesting from investments that support the conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, following concerns raised... Barking and Dagenham 21 December 2025
  6. Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Exceeds Investment Return Expectations, Funding Level Rises Barking and Dagenham's Pension Fund has demonstrated strong financial health, outperforming its investment return assumptions, according to a recent meeting of the Pensions... Barking and Dagenham 21 December 2025
  7. Buckinghamshire Pension Fund Approved to Join London CIV The Buckinghamshire Pension Fund, valued at £4bn, has been approved to join the London CIV (LCIV), a collective investment pool. The decision was made as part of a broader... Barking and Dagenham 21 December 2025
  8. Ealing Council Committee to Review Workforce Demographics, Pay Gaps, and People & Culture Strategy Ealing Council's Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee (CSEG OSC) is scheduled to discuss workforce demographics and pay gaps, as well as... Ealing 21 December 2025
  9. Auditors Flag Concerns Over Barking and Dagenham Council Pension Fund Loans and Prepayments, Leading to Disclaimer of Opinion Barking and Dagenham's Pension Committee has been alerted to concerns raised by external auditors regarding loans made between the Pension Fund and the council. The issues,... Barking and Dagenham 21 December 2025
  10. Hounslow Council to Review Cleaning Services Contract at Upcoming Cabinet Meeting Hounslow Council is set to review its Buildings Cleaning Services contract with Coalo at the upcoming Cabinet meeting on 16 December 2025. The meeting agenda includes a... Hounslow 20 December 2025
  11. Employee Dismissal Appeal Heard Behind Closed Doors; Committee Reviews Process and Fairness An appeal against an employee's dismissal was heard behind closed doors by the Tower Hamlets Employee Appeals Sub Committee on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. The committee consists... Tower Hamlets 20 December 2025
  12. Council to Procure Family Support Services via Open Framework Waltham Forest Council is set to overhaul its family support services by establishing an open procurement framework, aiming to enhance quality, oversight, and... Waltham Forest 20 December 2025
  13. Newham to Refurbish Hamara Ghar Sheltered Housing for £9M Newham Council is set to invest £9 million to refurbish Hamara Ghar, a 10-storey sheltered housing block in Plaistow North. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held... Newham 20 December 2025
  14. Islington Pension Fund Announces £215 Million Surplus and Reduced Employer Contribution Rate The Islington Pension Fund has announced a surplus of £215 million, according to the latest actuarial valuation presented at the Islington Pensions Board meeting on 16 December... Islington 20 December 2025
  15. Hammersmith and Fulham Schools Forum Considers Transferring Funds to High Needs Block Amid Budgetary Pressures Hammersmith and Fulham's Schools Forum is considering a transfer of funds from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block to support children with special educational needs and... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 December 2025
  16. Islington Council delays school payroll externalisation to May 2026 Islington Council has announced a delay in the externalisation of its school payroll services, pushing the implementation date back to May 2026. The decision, impacting how... Islington 20 December 2025
  17. Hammersmith and Fulham Schools to Receive 1.62% Per-Pupil Funding Increase, Below National Average Hammersmith and Fulham schools are set to receive a 1.62% increase in per-pupil funding for the 2026/27 financial year, according to provisional figures discussed at the recent... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 December 2025
  18. Havering Council to Review Pension Actuarial Services in Preparation for LGPS National Framework Havering Council is set to review its actuarial services for the pension fund, following discussions at recent Pensions Committee meetings. The estimated cost of the new 10-year... Havering 20 December 2025
  19. Havering Council Prepares for Pension Changes, Including Normal Minimum Pension Age Amendments and Councillor Access Havering Council is actively preparing for significant changes to its pension scheme, including amendments to the Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) and the reinstatement of... Havering 20 December 2025
  20. Havering Pension Fund Exceeds Performance Target, Funding Level Improves The Havering Pension Fund has exceeded its performance target, reporting a performance of 5% for the quarter ending 30 September 2025. This was discussed at the Havering Local... Havering 20 December 2025