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  1. Barnet Council Launches New Suicide Prevention Strategy Barnet Council has launched a new strategy aimed at preventing suicides across the borough, following discussions at the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee... Barnet 16 February 2026
  2. Richmond Council Committee to Review Social Value in Procurement Richmond upon Thames Council's Finance, Policy and Resources Committee is set to review the council's approach to Social Value in Procurement as part of its future work... Richmond upon Thames 14 February 2026
  3. Lewisham Council approves £1.5m in grants for local organisations Lewisham Council has approved a £1.5 million package of grants for local organisations, aimed at supporting community initiatives and services across the borough. Lewisham 13 February 2026
  4. Barking & Dagenham EHC Plan Delays Reach 85%, Far Below National Average Barking and Dagenham Council Faces Significant Delays in Education, Health, and Care Plan Assessments Barking and Dagenham 13 February 2026
  5. Barking & Dagenham Council to Enhance SEND Services Amidst Rising Demand Barking and Dagenham Council is set to enhance its services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), following discussions at the... Barking and Dagenham 13 February 2026
  6. Lewisham Council approves £693,000 grant for youth project Lewisham Council has approved a £693,000 grant for a youth project aimed at supporting young people in Downham. Lewisham 13 February 2026
  7. Lewisham Council approves new SEN provision at Deptford Park Primary Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet has approved plans to establish a new Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision at Deptford Park Primary School. The decision, made at a... Lewisham 13 February 2026
  8. Islington Council's Financial Resilience Praised Amidst Economic Challenges Islington Council's financial resilience has been praised by its Overview and Scrutiny Committee, with a balanced budget for 2026/27 set to be achieved without drawing on... Islington 7 February 2026
  9. Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee reviews fragmented healthy weight support Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model, which aims to address the borough's... Barking and Dagenham 6 February 2026
  10. National Standards Reform for Councillor Conduct to Introduce Mandatory Code and National Appeals Body Councillors are set to face a significant overhaul of national standards and conduct regulations, with new legislation expected to introduce a mandatory code of conduct,... Barking and Dagenham 6 February 2026
  11. Lewisham libraries see 10% rise in incidents Lewisham's libraries have seen a significant rise in reported health and safety incidents over the past year, with a concerning increase in verbal and threatening behaviour.... Lewisham 6 February 2026
  12. Erith Family Hub Shows Early Success Amidst Challenges in Engagement and Outcome Measurement The Erith Family Hub has shown early promise in its first six months, supporting over 180 families and delivering more than 80 group sessions. However, the hub faces significant... Bexley 6 February 2026
  13. Bexley Council's Adult Social Care faces £3.6m overspend due to increased placements and inflation Bexley Council's Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate is facing a projected overspend of £3.621 million for the current financial year, as revealed in draft budget... Bexley 6 February 2026
  14. Verbal abuse surges in Lewisham libraries Lewisham libraries are grappling with a significant rise in abusive incidents, with verbal and threatening behaviour now making up over half of all reported cases. Data... Lewisham 6 February 2026
  15. Bexley Children's Services Commissioning Review Identifies Opportunities for Needs-Led Changes and Cost Management Bexley's Children's Services is undergoing a significant transformation, with a particular focus on improving how services are commissioned to better meet the needs of... Bexley 6 February 2026
  16. Lewisham Council Reviews Fire Evacuation Procedures After Recent Incidents Lewisham Council's Health and Safety Committee has reviewed fire evacuation procedures at Laurence House, the council's administrative building, following two recent fire... Lewisham 6 February 2026
  17. Islington Council Tackles Youth Vaping with New School Interventions Islington Council is intensifying its efforts to combat the growing concerns surrounding vaping among young people, with a new educational intervention set to launch in early 2026. Islington 6 February 2026
  18. Bexley Council to expand reablement services to boost resident independence Bexley Council is set to significantly expand its reablement services, aiming to help more residents regain independence and reduce reliance on long-term care. The Adult Social... Bexley 6 February 2026
  19. Barnet Council Approves Publication of Annual Equalities Report Barnet Council's Cabinet has approved the publication of its Annual Equalities Report, which details the council's commitment to its statutory responsibilities under the... Barnet 4 February 2026
  20. Hackney Council Launches Borough of Sanctuary Plan Hackney Council has officially launched its Borough of Sanctuary plan, aiming to establish the borough as a welcoming place for those seeking refuge. Hackney 2 February 2026