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  1. Kingston Council to Form New Steering Group for 2026/27 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Kingston Council is preparing to establish a new Steering Group to conduct a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for 2026/27, aiming to identify and address the evolving... Kingston upon Thames 1 March 2026
  2. Sutton Council Proposes New SEND Family Hub to Expand Support Network Sutton Council is proposing to establish a new hub specifically for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of an expansion of its Family Hubs... Sutton 1 March 2026
  3. Southwark Council Approves 4.99% Council Tax Hike Amidst Budget Deficit Southwark Council has approved a 4.99% increase in council tax for the upcoming financial year, a decision made during a Council Assembly meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Southwark 1 March 2026
  4. Council commits to tackling violence against women Barking and Dagenham Council has formally committed to tackling violence against women and girls. Barking and Dagenham 1 March 2026
  5. Lambeth Council Proposes 4.99% Council Tax Increase Amid Financial Pressures Lambeth Council is set to increase Council Tax by 4.99% for the upcoming financial year, with a 2.99% rise in general Council Tax and a further 2.00% increase for the Adult... Lambeth 1 March 2026
  6. Modular works to boost SEN provision Barnet Council's Cabinet has approved plans for modular works to boost provision for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at the Queenswell Federation site. This... Barnet 1 March 2026
  7. Redbridge Council Launches Review of Mental Health Service Integration Redbridge Council's Health and Care Policy Development Committee has initiated a review into the integration of mental health services across the borough. The committee met on... Redbridge 25 February 2026
  8. Redbridge Mental Health Services Face Funding and Workforce Shortages Amidst Rising Demand Redbridge's mental health services are facing significant hurdles, including funding gaps and a scarcity of skilled professionals, a recent Health and Care Policy Development... Redbridge 25 February 2026
  9. Bexley Council faces £1.76m budget overspend Bexley Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £1.76 million for the 2025/26 financial year, according to a report presented to the Public Cabinet meeting on Monday,... Bexley 25 February 2026
  10. Harrow Council Approves 2.99% Council Tax Rise and 2% Adult Social Care Precept for 2026/27 Harrow Council has approved a 2.99% increase in council tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside a further 2% rise specifically for the Adult Social Care Precept. This... Harrow 23 February 2026
  11. Tower Hamlets Extends Community Equipment Services Contract with NRS Healthcare Tower Hamlets Council has agreed to extend its community equipment services contract with NRS Healthcare for a further two years, with a potential one-year extension. The... Tower Hamlets 22 February 2026
  12. Greenwich Council Cabinet Reviews Ombudsman Complaint Reports for 2023-2025 Greenwich Council's Cabinet has reviewed annual reports from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) and the Housing Ombudsman for the 2023/24 and 2024/25... Greenwich 22 February 2026
  13. Greenwich Council Cabinet Proposes Health and Adult Services Vision 2026-2031 Greenwich Council's Cabinet has reviewed a proposed five-year vision for Health and Adult Services, set to guide the sector from 2026 to 2031. The vision, which was considered... Greenwich 22 February 2026
  14. Hillingdon Council Approves 4.99% Council Tax Rise and Adult Social Care Precept Increase Amid Budgetary Pressures Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has approved a recommendation for a 4.99% increase in Council Tax for the upcoming financial year, a move that will see the annual charge for a Band... Hillingdon 22 February 2026
  15. Hillingdon Secures £677k DfE Grant for 'Staying Close' Initiative to Support Young People Leaving Care Hillingdon Council has secured a grant of £677,948 from the Department for Education (DfE) to bolster its 'Staying Close' initiative, aimed at supporting young people... Hillingdon 22 February 2026
  16. Hillingdon Council Endorses New Community Safety Strategy Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has endorsed a new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, outlining four key priorities to enhance safety across the borough. The strategy,... Hillingdon 22 February 2026
  17. New service to tackle domestic abuse perpetrators Barking and Dagenham Council is set to launch a new service aimed at tackling domestic abuse by working with perpetrators to change their behaviour. Barking and Dagenham 20 February 2026
  18. Hillingdon Council Sees Rise in Upheld Ombudsman Complaints After New Codes Implementation Hillingdon Council is experiencing an increase in upheld complaints to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, a trend that has emerged following the implementation of... Hillingdon 20 February 2026
  19. Hounslow Council awards CAMHS contract to NHS Trust Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved a contract award to West London NHS Trust for the provision of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Tier 2. Hounslow 16 February 2026
  20. Wandsworth Health Board Focuses on Learning Disabilities Health Inequalities Following Share Community Seminar Wandsworth's Health and Wellbeing Board has discussed a series of initiatives aimed at tackling health inequalities, with a particular focus on improving the health outcomes for... Wandsworth 16 February 2026