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  1. Croydon's SEND Reforms and EHCP Demand Drive Directorate Transformation Croydon's Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate is undergoing a significant transformation to address rising demand for services, particularly in the area of... Croydon 5 July 2026
  2. Haringey Council approves £8.3m housing support plan Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a significant housing support plan, allocating up to £8.3 million for services aimed at single adults with complex needs. The decision,... Haringey 4 July 2026
  3. Haringey Re-establishes Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee for Children in Care Haringey Council has re-established its Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee to provide dedicated oversight of the council's responsibilities towards children in care and care... Haringey 4 July 2026
  4. Hackney Council Approves £350k for New Children's Homes Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved an additional £350,000 investment towards the refurbishment and repurposing of two council-owned properties to create new children's... Hackney 3 July 2026
  5. Hackney Council Faces £57.4m Cuts Amidst £2.77m Overspend Hackney Council is grappling with significant financial challenges, with reports indicating potential cuts of £57.4 million over three years. The authority's Cabinet met on... Hackney 3 July 2026
  6. Bexley plans borough-wide Community Hubs Network Bexley Council is planning to establish a borough-wide network of Community Hubs, aiming to provide residents with simpler, more accessible, and joined-up support closer to... Bexley 3 July 2026
  7. Bexley Council Faces £21.8m Budget Gap by 2030 Amidst Social Care and Inflation Pressures Bexley Council is facing a projected budget gap of £21.8 million by 2030, according to its updated Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). Bexley 3 July 2026
  8. Corporate Parenting Panel review aims for youth focus Harrow's Corporate Parenting Panel is undergoing a significant review aimed at enhancing its focus on the needs and voices of young people in care and care leavers, with a... Harrow 3 July 2026
  9. Harrow Council Enhances Care Leaver Support with Revamped Local Offer Harrow Council has revamped its local offer for care leavers, aiming to provide clearer, more accessible, and meaningful support. The updated offer, developed in collaboration... Harrow 3 July 2026
  10. Harrow Council's Care Leaver Support Plan Shows Progress on Local Offer and Participation Harrow Council has made significant progress on its plan to enhance support for care leavers, with updates presented on the refreshed Local Offer and participation activities. Harrow 3 July 2026
  11. Harrow Council Refreshes Care Leaver Support Offer with Simplified Information and New Sections Harrow Council has refreshed its 'Local Offer' for care leavers, aiming to make the support available to young people leaving the care system clearer, more accessible, and more... Harrow 3 July 2026
  12. Bexley aims to recruit 80 new foster carers Bexley Council is aiming to recruit 80 new foster carers as part of its Fostering Strategy for 2026-2030, a plan approved by the Public Cabinet on July 1, 2026. The strategy... Bexley 3 July 2026
  13. Harrow's Better Care Fund Plan for 2026/27 Approved, Focusing on Integration and Discharge Harrow's Health and Wellbeing Board has approved the plan for the Better Care Fund (BCF) for 2026/27, building on the previous year's performance and aiming to further integrate... Harrow 3 July 2026
  14. Harrow Health Board Prioritizes Frailty for New Integrated Neighbourhood Teams Harrow Health Board has endorsed a renewed focus on supporting residents experiencing frailty, as part of a wider strategy to integrate health and social care services through... Harrow 3 July 2026
  15. Internal Audit Report Finds Barking and Dagenham Council's Controls 'Generally Satisfactory' with Areas for Improvement The Barking and Dagenham Audit and Risk Committee has received an internal audit report for the 2025/26 financial year, which concluded that the council's framework of... Barking and Dagenham 3 July 2026
  16. Wealdstone Centre future to be explored by council Harrow Council is to urgently review the future of the Wealdstone Centre following the departure of the Harrow Association of Disabled People (HAD) from the premises. A motion... Harrow 3 July 2026
  17. Council to review Wealdstone Centre's future Harrow Council is set to review the future of the Wealdstone Centre following the departure of a key tenant, with a commitment to an open and transparent process for selecting a... Harrow 3 July 2026
  18. Council to pay £1,200 compensation over housing case Barking and Dagenham Council has agreed to pay £1,200 in compensation to a resident following a critical report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO)... Barking and Dagenham 3 July 2026
  19. Lambeth Council Faces Concerns Over Community Safety Indicators Lambeth's community safety performance is under scrutiny, with a recent council meeting revealing several key indicators are failing to meet targets. The Lambeth Cabinet... Lambeth 3 July 2026
  20. Lambeth Council Faces £15.9 Million General Fund Overspend Despite Q4 Improvements Lambeth Council is facing a significant £15.9 million overspend on its General Fund for the 2025/26 financial year, despite improvements noted in the fourth quarter. The Quarter... Lambeth 3 July 2026