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  1. Bexley Adult Social Care Workforce Plan Boosts Permanent Staffing and Cuts Vacancies Bexley's Adult Social Care services have seen a significant improvement in permanent staffing levels and a reduction in vacancies, according to a report presented to the Adult... Bexley 20 March 2026
  2. Bexley Council Reviews Plans for Digital Switchover Bexley Council's Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee has reviewed plans for a digital switchover, as part of its ongoing work programme. Bexley 20 March 2026
  3. Bexley Council Intensifies Efforts to Reduce Health Inequalities in North Bexley with New Wellbeing Coaches Bexley Council is intensifying its efforts to address health inequalities in the northern part of the borough, with a particular focus on improving cancer screening rates and... Bexley 20 March 2026
  4. Bexley Social Care Reviews Significantly Delayed, Falling Short of Targets Bexley's Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about the timeliness of planned patient reviews, with a significant drop in the... Bexley 20 March 2026
  5. Haringey Council Officially Backs 'Together Alliance' Campaign Against Extremism Haringey Council has formally backed the Together Alliance campaign, a movement aimed at countering extremism and divisive rhetoric. Haringey 20 March 2026
  6. Haringey Council to Appoint Poverty Commissioner to Tackle Borough's Inequality Haringey Council is set to appoint a Poverty Commissioner to lead efforts in tackling poverty and inequality within the borough. The decision was made during a Full Council... Haringey 20 March 2026
  7. Haringey Council Approves Budget with 2.99% Council Tax Rise and 2% Adult Social Care Precept Haringey Council has approved its budget for the upcoming year, which includes a 2.99% increase in the council tax. The decision was made during a Full Council meeting on... Haringey 20 March 2026
  8. Bexley Adult Social Care Faces Staff Turnover Challenges Bexley's Adult Social Care services are facing significant challenges with staff turnover and user satisfaction, prompting councillors to call for more concrete plans to improve... Bexley 20 March 2026
  9. Citizens Advice Haringey contract extended for two years, securing vital resident support Haringey Council has approved a two-year contract extension for the Haringey Citizens Advice Bureaux's Information, Advice and Guidance Service, ensuring the continuation of... Haringey 20 March 2026
  10. Redbridge council sets housing priorities for next year Redbridge Council's Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee has outlined its priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on improving health and well-being through... Redbridge 19 March 2026
  11. Auditors Question Greenwich Council's Financial Sustainability Due to Reliance on Reserves and Unmet Savings Targets Greenwich Council's financial sustainability has been questioned by its auditors, who have identified a significant weakness in the council's arrangements for managing its... Greenwich 19 March 2026
  12. Havering Council sees downward trend in staff sickness absence Havering Council has reported a continued downward trend in staff sickness absence, with the average number of days lost per employee decreasing from 10.8 in 2023/24 to 10.2 in... Havering 19 March 2026
  13. Havering Council Considers In-House Agency to Reduce Agency Worker Costs Havering Council is exploring the possibility of establishing an in-house agency to recruit local residents for council roles, a move that could potentially reduce its reliance... Havering 19 March 2026
  14. Croydon Sets Ambitious Target for Early Childhood Development, Backed by £6.2 Million Funding Croydon has set an ambitious target to boost early childhood development, aiming for 78.3% of children to achieve a 'Good Level of Development' (GLD) by the end of their... Croydon 19 March 2026
  15. Croydon Expands Family Support with 0-19 Family Hubs Model Croydon is set to significantly expand its support for families with the transition to a 0-19 (up to 25 with SEND) Family Hubs model. This significant shift, noted by the Health... Croydon 19 March 2026
  16. Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund Faces Ongoing Challenges in Administration Despite LPPA Improvements The Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund is navigating a complex landscape, facing ongoing challenges in pension administration. The Pension Fund Committee convened on Tuesday,... Hammersmith and Fulham 19 March 2026
  17. Director of Public Health urges 'Health in All Policies' approach Croydon's Director of Public Health, Ruth Hutchinson, is urging a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to decision-making across the borough, emphasizing that health outcomes... Croydon 19 March 2026
  18. New strategies to boost infant feeding and parental mental health New strategies aimed at enhancing infant feeding practices and bolstering parental mental health have been endorsed by the Croydon Health and Wellbeing Board. The board met on... Croydon 19 March 2026
  19. Croydon survey shows improved pupil wellbeing, but bullying concerns persist A recent survey in Croydon has revealed a positive trend in pupil wellbeing, with a majority of young people reporting good general health. However, concerns about bullying and... Croydon 19 March 2026
  20. Islington's healthy weight programme aims for 'healthiest option' Islington Council is launching a comprehensive healthy weight programme, aiming to make healthier choices the easiest option for residents. The initiative, presented to the... Islington 19 March 2026