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1. Islington awards urgent contract after provider insolvency Islington Council has awarded an urgent contract to Provide Care Solutions Limited following the insolvency of NRS Healthcare, the previous provider of community equipment... Islington 7 December 2025
2. Islington Council to Charge Premium on Long-Term Empty Homes and Second Homes Islington Council is set to charge a premium on council tax for homes left empty for extended periods and second homes, aiming to incentivise owners to bring properties back... Islington 7 December 2025
3. Resident challenges Islington's EV charging partnership with TotalEnergies over sustainability concerns An Islington resident has raised concerns about the council's partnership with TotalEnergies for providing on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging, questioning the... Islington 7 December 2025
4. Islington Council Updates Constitution: Meeting Times Changed Islington Council has approved updates to its constitution, including changes to council meeting times, following a review by the Constitution Working Group and in line with... Islington 7 December 2025
5. Islington to Maintain Council Tax Support Despite Inflation Islington Council has pledged to maintain its Council Tax Support Scheme (CTSS) for the 2026/27 financial year, despite inflationary pressures. The decision, made at a Council... Islington 7 December 2025
6. Islington Council Approves Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27 Islington Council convened on 4 December 2025 for a Council Meeting to address several critical issues, including inclusion, local government funding, and renters' rights. The... Islington 7 December 2025
7. Resident asks about dog fouling enforcement in Highbury A member of the public has raised concerns about dog fouling in Highbury and Mildmay wards at a recent Islington Council meeting. Islington 7 December 2025
8. Wandsworth Council Considers External Borrowing for Investment Wandsworth Council is considering external borrowing to finance future investments in the borough, according to a report discussed at the Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee... Wandsworth 7 December 2025
   
9. Lewisham Council Approves £3.375M Investment in Revenue and Benefit IT System Upgrade Lewisham Council is set to invest £3.375 million in its Revenue and Benefit IT system, aiming to improve efficiency and service delivery for residents. The council serves a... Lewisham 7 December 2025
10. Lewisham Approves £1.1M Waste Transfer Station Contract for Cleaner Streets Lewisham Council has approved a £1.1 million contract for waste transfer station services, aiming to improve the efficiency of waste disposal across the borough. Lewisham 7 December 2025
11. Connect to Work Programme Receives £8.3M Funding Southwark's Connect to Work programme, designed to support residents facing health and disability-related barriers to employment, has received £8.3 million in funding. Southwark 7 December 2025
12. Merton Council Launches 'Big Conversation' to Gather Resident Input on Future Priorities Merton Council is embarking on a large-scale consultation to gather feedback from residents and those working in the borough to help shape the future of council services.... Merton 7 December 2025
    
13. Hillingdon Committee Discusses Tavistock Trust Redevelopment Plans, Including Hospital 2.0 Compliance and Car Parking Concerns Hillingdon Council's Health and Social Care Select Committee convened on 3 December 2025, to discuss a range of health updates, including the redevelopment plans of the... Hillingdon 7 December 2025
14. Abbey Road Waste Site Undergoes Improvements, Explores Resuming Trade Waste Acceptance Abbey Road transfer station in Brent is undergoing improvements, and options are being explored to resume accepting trade waste at the site as soon as possible. This information... Harrow 7 December 2025
15. West London Waste Authority Approves 1% Levy Increase for 2026-27 West London residents in the boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, and Richmond will see a slight increase in their waste levies next year, following the West... Harrow 7 December 2025
    
16. Enfield Council to Transfer Funds to Support Pupils with EHCPs Enfield Council is proposing to transfer 0.5% of its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Schools Block, equating to £1.656 million, to the High Needs Block for the 2026/27 financial... Enfield 7 December 2025
17. Ealing Council Internal Audits Identify £701k in Savings and Recovered Losses Ealing Council's internal audits and investigations have identified £701,000 in savings and recovered losses between April and September 2025. The council is also implementing... Ealing 7 December 2025
18. Brent Council Identifies £1.1M in Fraudulent Travel Passes Brent Council has identified £1.1 million in fraudulent travel passes, according to the Interim Counter Fraud Report 2025-26 presented at the Audit and Standards Advisory... Brent 7 December 2025
19. Brent Council Considers Suspending Councillors for Code of Conduct Breaches Brent Council is considering new measures that could lead to the suspension of councillors found to have breached the code of conduct. The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee... Brent 7 December 2025
20. Enfield Schools Face £4.4M Overspend on SEND Provisions, Contributing to £21.9M Deficit Enfield schools are grappling with a significant financial strain, primarily driven by increasing demands and costs associated with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities... Enfield 7 December 2025