Social care
Stories, page 18
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Hackney Council defers report on ethnic and gender pay gaps Hackney Council's Corporate Committee has deferred a report detailing the council's gender and ethnicity pay gap. The report, presented on Monday 14 September 2026, highlighted...
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Havering Council Faces £45m Overspend in Dedicated Schools Grant Havering Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, facing an estimated £45 million overspend in its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). This substantial deficit is...
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Havering Council Approves £2.8m School Expansion for Nursery and SEND Unit Havering Council's Cabinet has approved plans to expand RJ Mitchell Primary School, including the creation of an 18-place nursery and a significant expansion of its Special...
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Brent Youth Strategy Drives Significant Drop in NEET Rate for 16-17 Year Olds Brent has seen a significant decrease in the rate of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) for 16 and 17-year-olds, falling from 2.7% in 2025 to 2.4% in...
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Islington Council Projects £2.2m Overspend Driven by Children's Services Pressures Islington Council is facing a projected £2.2 million overspend by the end of the financial year, a net figure after corporate savings have offset departmental deficits.
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Barnet Council to investigate tents in borough following concerns Barnet Council is to investigate the issue of individuals living in tents within the borough, following concerns raised at a recent committee meeting.
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Barnet's 'Acorn Pantry' offers new food aid model Barnet Council is introducing a new model of food aid with the establishment of the Acorn Pantry, a community-led initiative designed to provide affordable food and foster...
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Enfield Council Addresses Resident Concerns Over E-bike and E-scooter Misuse Enfield residents and councillors are voicing concerns over the anti-social behaviour and public safety issues associated with e-bikes and e-scooters. The prevalent issues...
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Barnet Council forecasts £2.6m Q1 overspend due to rising demand and financial challenges Barnet Council is forecasting a significant overspend of £2.621 million for the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, primarily due to rising demand in key service areas...
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council faces £14.3m budget overspend due to rising costs and demand Hammersmith and Fulham Council is facing a projected £14.3 million overspend on its revenue budget for the financial year 2026/27, according to a report presented to the...
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Health Scrutiny Committee Addresses HIV Prevention and Support in Barking and Dagenham The Health Scrutiny Committee convened on Monday, September 14, 2026, to address critical issues surrounding HIV prevention and support within Barking and Dagenham.
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Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham to Research NHS Referral Process and NHS App Usage Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham is set to launch new research projects focusing on NHS referrals and the use of the NHS App, as outlined in their work programme for 2026-2027....