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  1. Camden's Homelessness Partnership: Progress and Integrated Approach Camden's Health and Wellbeing Board convened on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to discuss the progress and future aims of the Homelessness System Partnership. The partnership aims... Camden 21 December 2025
  2. Greenwich faces £7.3m overspend on SEND support due to rise in EHCPs, plans new school Greenwich faces a significant projected overspend of £7.29m in its High Needs Block (HNB), which funds support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).... Greenwich 21 December 2025
  3. New SEND school, Rowan Wood, to open in Greenwich in 2025/26 Greenwich is set to open a new school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) called Rowan Wood in the 2025/26 academic year. The school will provide... Greenwich 21 December 2025
  4. Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Considers Divestment From Israeli Companies Over Human Rights Concerns Barking and Dagenham's Pension Committee is considering divesting from investments that support the conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, following concerns raised... Barking and Dagenham 21 December 2025
  5. Ealing Council Committee to Review Workforce Demographics, Pay Gaps, and People & Culture Strategy Ealing Council's Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee (CSEG OSC) is scheduled to discuss workforce demographics and pay gaps, as well as... Ealing 21 December 2025
  6. Hounslow Council to Discuss Non-Assessed Short Breaks Framework Hounslow Council is set to discuss the Non-Assessed Short Breaks Framework at its upcoming cabinet meeting. The framework aims to provide support to specific groups through... Hounslow 20 December 2025
  7. Council to Procure Family Support Services via Open Framework Waltham Forest Council is set to overhaul its family support services by establishing an open procurement framework, aiming to enhance quality, oversight, and... Waltham Forest 20 December 2025
  8. Newham Considers Closing Calverton Primary School in 2026 Newham Council is considering the closure of Calverton Primary School by August 31, 2026, following a statutory consultation period. The decision was addressed at a Cabinet... Newham 20 December 2025
  9. Hammersmith and Fulham Schools Forum Considers Transferring Funds to High Needs Block Amid Budgetary Pressures Hammersmith and Fulham's Schools Forum is considering a transfer of funds from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block to support children with special educational needs and... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 December 2025
  10. Haringey Residents Face Delays in Receiving Community Equipment Following NRS Healthcare Liquidation Haringey residents may experience delays in receiving essential community equipment following the liquidation of NRS Healthcare, the borough's previous provider. The liquidation... Haringey 20 December 2025
  11. Tower Hamlets Council Faces Criticism for Gender Imbalance in Political Representation Tower Hamlets Council's political representation is falling short of gender balance and inclusivity, despite the establishment of the Women's Commission, according to a recent... Tower Hamlets 19 December 2025
  12. Hackney's Education Plan Aims to Tackle Falling Pupil Numbers Hackney Council is set to implement a new Education Strategic Plan to address declining pupil numbers and other challenges facing the borough's schools. Hackney 19 December 2025
  13. New Corporate Director of Adults and Health for Newham? Newham Council is a step closer to appointing a new Corporate Director of Adults and Health, following a recent meeting of the Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee. The... Newham 17 December 2025
  14. £6.5M Contract Awarded for Amber Court Care Services Newham Council has awarded a £6.5 million contract for care and support services at Amber Court, an extra care scheme in the borough, with the aim of improving or maintaining... Newham 16 December 2025
  15. Waltham Forest to Increase Fees for Services in 2026/27 Waltham Forest Council is set to increase fees for a variety of services in the 2026/27 financial year, impacting everything from council tax collection to cultural events. The... Waltham Forest 15 December 2025
  16. Financial Support in GP Surgeries Improves Health, Reduces NHS Visits A project embedding financial support in GP surgeries has improved health and reduced pressure on NHS services in Southwark, according to a report discussed at the Health and... Southwark 15 December 2025
  17. Redbridge Approves Adults Emergency Duty Team Agreement Redbridge Council has approved a new agreement for its Adults Emergency Duty Team (EDT), ensuring the continuation of a vital service for vulnerable adults in the borough. Redbridge 15 December 2025
  18. Lewisham Schools Forum Considers Transferring Funds to Support High Needs in 2026/27 Budget Lewisham schools may see a shift in funding as the Schools Forum considers transferring funds from the Schools Block to support High Needs, which currently faces significant... Lewisham 15 December 2025
  19. Springfield Disabled Resource Centre Saved with 10-Year Lease New Malden's Springfield Disabled Resource Centre (DRC), a vital community hub providing adults with learning disabilities creative activities, physical and wellbeing sessions,... Kingston upon Thames 15 December 2025
  20. Haringey Extends Disability Support Contract Amid Rising Demand Haringey Council has extended its contract with Disability Action Haringey (DAH) to continue providing direct payment peer support and personal care assistant services for... Haringey 15 December 2025