Money
Stories, page 96
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Brent Council Faces £19k Bill Due to Poor Asset Record Keeping and Must Approve Final Statement of Accounts Brent Council is facing an unexpected £19,000 bill due to shortcomings in its asset record keeping, the Audit and Standards Committee heard on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The...
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Camden Leaseholders to Discuss Resident-Caused Damage Repairs and Other Leaseholder Issues Camden leaseholders are set to discuss the process for handling repairs when a resident's flat is damaged by another resident's actions. The discussion, addressing current...
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Greenwich Council Defers Decision on Tourism Levy to Bolster Local Services Greenwich Council is considering implementing a tourism levy to bolster its financial stability and invest in local services. The motion, detailed in document 19. Motion -...
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Tower Hamlets Auditor Finds 'Significant Weaknesses' in Financials and Governance; Council Responds Tower Hamlets Council is grappling with 'significant weaknesses' in its governance and financial management, according to a new report from external auditor Ernst & Young LLP...
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Greenwich Council Faces £7.2M Overspend and £7.4M DSG Deficit; Debt Levels Defended Greenwich Council is facing financial headwinds, including a projected £7.2 million overspend and a £7.4 million deficit in its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), according to a...
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Tower Hamlets Councillors Face Scrutiny Over Lack of Responsiveness to Constituents Tower Hamlets councillors are facing increased scrutiny over their responsiveness to constituents, with a lack of timely replies topping the list of complaints, according to a...
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Tower Hamlets Council to introduce 'Members Pledge' to improve political culture Tower Hamlets Council is set to introduce a 'Members Pledge' to improve political culture within the council, as part of a wider initiative called the 'Member Experience'.
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Pay-to-Park Changes: Business Impact Concerns in Chingford Waltham Forest Council is facing concerns from businesses in Chingford over proposed changes to the borough's Pay to Park (P2P) scheme.
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Greenwich to Recruit Interim Head of Procurement Greenwich Council is set to recruit an interim Head of Procurement to oversee a crucial phase of its Financials System replacement project, aimed at modernising council...
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Equality Impact Assessment of Pay-to-Park Changes Waltham Forest Council is considering making permanent changes to the borough's Pay to Park (P2P) scheme, initially implemented through an Experimental Traffic Management Order...
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Westminster Council Appoints New Director of Corporate Property Westminster Council has appointed a new Director of Corporate Property, following a meeting of the Appointments Sub-Committee on Monday, 1 December 2025.
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Richmond Council to Debate Adult Social Care Challenges Richmond Council has debated the challenges facing adult social care at a recent meeting, with discussions focusing on financial pressures and innovative solutions.
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Hounslow Council Reviews Pension Scheme Compliance with Regulator's Code Hounslow Council is reviewing its pension fund's adherence to the Pensions Regulator's General Code of Practice (GCOP), which sets standards for governance and administration....
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Harrow Council to Procure New Pensions Admin System Harrow Council is preparing to procure a new pensions administration system as the current contract nears its expiration date next year. The council will use the National LGPS...
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Harrow Council Aims for Net Zero Pension Investments by 2050 Harrow Council is aiming for its pension investments to reach net zero emissions by 2050, according to a recent Pension Board meeting. To achieve this, the Committee has been...
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Harrow Pensioners Face Suspension Over Unreturned Life Certificates Harrow pensioners who have not responded to multiple requests to confirm they are still alive will have their pension payments suspended from January 2026.
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Park View School Roof to be Replaced After RAAC Discovery Haringey Council has approved a contract to replace the roof of Block A at Park View School after the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The decision,...
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Haringey Awards Emergency Social Care Contracts After Insolvency Haringey Council has awarded emergency contracts for adult social care services following the insolvency of the previous provider, ensuring continued care for vulnerable...
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Croydon Eyes New Conservation Areas Croydon Council is reviewing its treasury management activities for the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, ensuring it adheres to financial regulations and strategies, as...
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Croydon Council to Appoint Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive Croydon Council is preparing to appoint Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive for a 12-month period, following the resignation of Katherine Kerswell on 16 October 2025....