Money
Stories, page 91
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Waltham Forest to Increase Fees for Services in 2026/27 Waltham Forest Council is set to increase fees for a variety of services in the 2026/27 financial year, impacting everything from council tax collection to cultural events. The...
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Southwark Aims for 20,000 Life Science Jobs by 2030 Southwark is aiming to create 20,000 new high-quality jobs in the life sciences sector by 2030 through the SC1 London Life Sciences Innovation District initiative.
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Financial Support in GP Surgeries Improves Health, Reduces NHS Visits A project embedding financial support in GP surgeries has improved health and reduced pressure on NHS services in Southwark, according to a report discussed at the Health and...
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Redbridge Approves Adults Emergency Duty Team Agreement Redbridge Council has approved a new agreement for its Adults Emergency Duty Team (EDT), ensuring the continuation of a vital service for vulnerable adults in the borough.
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Redbridge Council Delays Constitution Approval Redbridge Council's General Purposes Committee has delayed the approval of the council's constitution, pushing the final decision to a Full Council meeting in March 2026. The...
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Lewisham Schools Face Funding Uncertainty Amid National Changes Lewisham schools are facing funding uncertainty as national changes are implemented, according to discussions at the Lewisham Schools Forum meeting on Thursday, 11 December...
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Lewisham Schools Forum Considers Transferring Funds to Support High Needs in 2026/27 Budget Lewisham schools may see a shift in funding as the Schools Forum considers transferring funds from the Schools Block to support High Needs, which currently faces significant...
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Springfield Disabled Resource Centre Saved with 10-Year Lease New Malden's Springfield Disabled Resource Centre (DRC), a vital community hub providing adults with learning disabilities creative activities, physical and wellbeing sessions,...
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Kingston Council Funds Tamil Festival and Mental Health Initiatives Kingston Council is set to fund a vibrant Tamil Heritage and Harvest Festival and provide crucial grants to support mental health initiatives, following a meeting of the New and...
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Haringey Extends Disability Support Contract Amid Rising Demand Haringey Council has extended its contract with Disability Action Haringey (DAH) to continue providing direct payment peer support and personal care assistant services for...
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Haringey Launches New Council Tax Hardship Fund Haringey Council has launched a new Council Tax Hardship Fund to provide financial assistance to residents struggling to pay their council tax bills.
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Ealing's Victoria Hall Survey Confirms Trust Property Extent and Committee Authorizes Lease Negotiations Ealing's Victoria Hall Trust Committee has received an independent building survey confirming the extent of Trust property within Ealing Town Hall. This is significant because...
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Victoria Hall Trust Finalises Accounts Amid Charity Commission Appeal The Victoria Hall Trust has finalised its accounts for the 2024/25 financial year and submitted them to the Charity Commission, while also awaiting the outcome of a potential...
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Camden Extends Leisure Contract for Recovery Post-Pandemic Camden Council has extended its Leisure Centre Management Contract with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) for five years, aiming to bolster financial recovery following the...
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Camden to Lease New Coroner's Court in Tower Hamlets Camden Council has agreed to lease a new coroner's court and associated offices in Bow Road, Bow, Tower Hamlets, for a term of 25 years.
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Newham Pension Fund Faces £9M Deficit Despite £2B+ Valuation Despite a valuation exceeding £2 billion, the Newham Pension Fund is grappling with an estimated £9 million deficit, according to reports presented at a Pensions Committee...
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Islington Council's Inclusive Economy Report Highlights Progress in Poverty Reduction and Job Creation Islington Council is continuing its efforts to combat poverty and promote economic inclusion, as detailed in the recently released Inclusive Economy Annual Report 2024-25 exec...
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Ealing Awards 10-Year Leisure Contract to Sports and Leisure Management Ealing Council has awarded Sports and Leisure Management Ltd (SLM) a 10-year contract, with the option to extend for a further five, to manage leisure services across the...
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Sutton Hospital Upgrade Delayed Until 2032, Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Faces £150m Maintenance Backlog and £5.7m Deficit Sutton residents will have to wait until 2032 for the planned upgrade to Sutton Hospital, and the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH) is grappling with a...
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Enfield Council Approves £29.1M for School Improvements Focusing on Building Conditions, SEN and Decarbonisation Enfield Council has approved £29.1 million for school improvements across the borough, focusing on building conditions, special educational needs (SEN) and decarbonisation.