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  1. Redbridge Council addresses Ofsted findings with comprehensive SEND improvement plan Redbridge Council is implementing a comprehensive SEND improvement plan in response to findings from a recent Ofsted report. Councillor Dudridge, Cabinet Member for Children and... Redbridge 18 March 2026
  2. Newham Council to Enhance Councillor Training with New Induction and Development Programme Newham Council is set to significantly enhance its councillor training with a comprehensive new induction and development programme for 2026/27, aiming to strengthen governance... Newham 18 March 2026
  3. FOI requests surge, straining council resources Greenwich Council is grappling with a significant surge in Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, placing increasing pressure on... Greenwich 17 March 2026
  4. Greenwich Council Pilots AI for Social Care Notes and Meeting Minutes Greenwich Council is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency across its services, with pilot projects showing promising results. Greenwich 17 March 2026
  5. Barnet Council Launches New Strategy to Combat Serious Youth Violence Barnet Council has launched a new strategy to tackle serious youth violence, building on existing efforts to enhance community safety across the borough. The strategy was... Barnet 17 March 2026
  6. Barnet's modern slavery strategy focuses on prevention Barnet's strategy to combat modern slavery is placing a strong emphasis on prevention, aiming to identify and mitigate risks before exploitation occurs. The strategy, published... Barnet 17 March 2026
  7. Barnet Council Launches 'Step in Barnet' Strategy to Combat Domestic Abuse and VAWG Barnet Council has launched a new strategy aimed at combating domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG), building on existing initiatives and partnerships. Barnet 17 March 2026
  8. Ealing Council Awards Five-Year Contract for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services to Change Grow Live Ealing Council's Cabinet has approved a new five-year contract for drug and alcohol treatment services with Change Grow Live Services Limited (CGL). The decision, made at a... Ealing 17 March 2026
  9. Young Adult Services to Move to Clarendon Road College Young Adult Services are set to relocate from 48 Station Road to the Clarendon Road College building as part of a wider council strategy to consolidate services and improve cost... Haringey 17 March 2026
  10. Croydon council invests £4m in voluntary sector for youth support Croydon Council has committed £4 million to bolster its voluntary sector in a significant investment aimed at enhancing youth support services across the borough. The funding,... Croydon 16 March 2026
  11. Croydon youth services to receive £4 million funding boost for early help, mental health, and engagement Croydon's youth services are set to receive a significant funding boost, with over £4 million allocated to voluntary and community sector organisations. This investment, planned... Croydon 16 March 2026
  12. Croydon Council's Children's Services Sub-Committee Reviews Public Health Nursing Transformation Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to review updates on public health nursing, with a particular focus on the... Croydon 16 March 2026
  13. Childcare provision sufficient in Greenwich Greenwich Childcare Provision Deemed Sufficient Greenwich 15 March 2026
  14. Greenwich invests £36.4m to expand SEND provision, including Rowan Wood and new centre Greenwich Council has committed £36.4 million to enhance provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Greenwich 15 March 2026
  15. Elective Home Education Sees Significant Rise in Greenwich, Reflecting National Trend The number of children being educated at home in Greenwich has seen a significant rise, with 882 children registered for elective home education (EHE) during the 2024-25... Greenwich 15 March 2026
  16. Greenwich secondary schools see rise in pupil suspensions due to complex needs Greenwich Secondary Schools See Rise in Suspensions Amidst Growing Pupil Needs Greenwich 15 March 2026
  17. Audit Committee Highlights Weaknesses in Tower Hamlets Council's 'Golden Triangle' Leadership and Governance Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee meeting on Thursday 12 March 2026 revealed significant weaknesses in the council's leadership and governance, particularly concerning the... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026
  18. Merton Council Committee Approves Next Year's Work Programme Merton Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has formally agreed its work programme for the upcoming year, with the aim of holding the Council's Executive (the Cabinet) to... Merton 15 March 2026
  19. Merton Council's budget and savings proposals face scrutiny amid financial pressures Merton Council's budget and business plan, including proposals for further savings, were scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.... Merton 15 March 2026
  20. DBS check delays persist, Audit Committee notes Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee has raised concerns over significant delays in Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, with some outstanding for nearly two and a... Tower Hamlets 15 March 2026