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  1. New Chief Executive Appointed to Lead Newham Council Newham Council has appointed Maria Christofi as its new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, a decision confirmed at a full council meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026. Newham 19 July 2026
  2. Newham Council Defers Motion on Toilet Access A motion aimed at improving toilet access in Newham was deferred to the next council meeting, scheduled for Monday, 5 October 2026. The decision was made during the Newham... Newham 19 July 2026
  3. Waltham Forest Council Pledges Enhanced Safety for Muslim Community Following Islamophobic Attack Waltham Forest Council has pledged to enhance the safety and security of its Muslim community following an Islamophobic attack outside the Noor Ul Islam mosque, with councillors... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  4. Waltham Forest Council to Enhance Accessibility Following Resident Concerns Waltham Forest Council has committed to a raft of measures to enhance accessibility across the borough, following significant concerns raised by residents about inclusivity. Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  5. Council to Send Letter to Minister on Trans Rights Waltham Forest Council has agreed to send a letter to the Minister for Women and Equalities, calling for legislative support for trans and non-binary people. The decision was... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  6. Council to Review Policies for Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex Inclusion Waltham Forest Council has committed to a comprehensive review of its policies to ensure greater inclusion for transgender, non-binary, and intersex (TIN) residents. The... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  7. Council Approves £1M+ Domestic Abuse Partnership Funding Council Approves Over £1 Million for Domestic Abuse Partnership Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  8. Waltham Forest Appoints New Youth Mayor and Deputies Waltham Forest Council has appointed its new Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayors, who will serve for the upcoming municipal year. Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  9. Sutton Pension Board flags software provider risk Sutton Pension Board has flagged a significant risk concerning its software provider, Civica, highlighting potential delays in delivering crucial updates for pension... Sutton 18 July 2026
  10. Hounslow Council accepts Ombudsman's SEND findings Hounslow Council has formally accepted the findings of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) regarding failures in its Special Educational Needs and... Hounslow 18 July 2026
  11. Hounslow Council Approves Procurement for Specialist Children's Support Services and Therapies Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved the commencement of procurement for new specialist children's support services and therapies, aiming to enhance provision for young... Hounslow 18 July 2026
  12. Hounslow libraries to become self-access hubs Hounslow libraries are set to transform into self-access hubs, offering extended opening hours and improved facilities through a £1.2 million investment approved by the... Hounslow 18 July 2026
  13. Merton faces £9.6m budget gap by 2027/28 Merton Council is facing a projected budget gap of £9.694 million by the financial year 2027/28, with the deficit expected to grow to £33.808 million by 2030/31. This... Merton 17 July 2026
  14. Merton's £2.2m fund to boost resident resilience Merton Council has launched a £2.2 million fund aimed at boosting the financial resilience of its residents. The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), a new three-year programme... Merton 17 July 2026
  15. Merton Council Reports £0.5m Revenue Underspend Amidst Service Pressures Merton Council has reported a net underspend of £0.5 million on its revenue budget for the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest outturn report. However, the report... Merton 17 July 2026
  16. Lewisham Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee Sets 2026-27 Priorities for Select Committees Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has established the priorities for its select committees for the 2026-27 municipal year, with a broad remit covering health... Lewisham 17 July 2026
  17. Lewisham Council Committee to Scrutinise SEND Reforms and Trans Youth EHRC Guidance Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 16 July 2026, to review the work programmes of the council's select committees for the municipal year. The... Lewisham 17 July 2026
  18. Better Care Fund misses targets for reducing hospital delays Richmond upon Thames' Better Care Fund (BCF) has fallen short of its targets for reducing hospital delays and admissions to residential care in the 2025-26 reporting period. The... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026
  19. Neighbourhood health focus to organise services around residents Richmond upon Thames is set to reorganise its health services around the needs of its residents, with a greater focus on neighbourhood-level care and prevention. The Richmond... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026
  20. Council's Prevention Framework endorsed for continued use RICHMOND UPON THAMES – The Richmond upon Thames Health and Wellbeing Board has formally endorsed the continued use of its Prevention Framework, a strategy established in 2021 to... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026