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  1. Redbridge Council Focuses on Enhancing SEND Support in Mainstream Schools Redbridge Council is focusing on enhancing support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within mainstream schools. The Children and Young People... Redbridge 27 November 2025
  2. Lambeth Council to Reconsider Community Sports Budget Cuts Amid Financial Challenges Lambeth Council is set to reconsider its proposed cuts to the Community Sports Budget for those under 18, following concerns raised about the impact on young people's health and... Lambeth 27 November 2025
  3. Ofsted Finds 'Systematic Failures' in Redbridge SEND Partnership, Prompting Action Plan Ofsted has found 'widespread and/or systematic failures' in Redbridge's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) partnership, requiring a Priority Action Plan to... Redbridge 26 November 2025
  4. Redbridge SEND Action Plan Approved After Stakeholder Input Redbridge's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Partnership has a new action plan after a critical inspection earlier this year revealed widespread and/or... Redbridge 26 November 2025
  5. Islington Council Prepares for Winter Health Pressures with Focus on Vaccination, Community Care, and Hospital Flow Islington Council is gearing up to tackle winter health pressures, focusing on vaccinations, community care, and ambulance services. The Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee on... Islington 25 November 2025
  6. Islington Council Discusses NHS 10 Year Health Plan Implementation Islington Council's Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Health convened on Friday, 21 November 2025, to discuss the NHS's 10 Year Health Plan and its implications for local... Islington 25 November 2025
  7. Haringey Tackles 'Defibrillator Deserts' to Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival Haringey is taking steps to address the issue of 'defibrillator deserts' to improve the chances of survival for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest. The London Ambulance... Haringey 25 November 2025
  8. Kensington and Chelsea Council Faces Risks in Fulfilling Grenfell Inquiry Commitments Kensington and Chelsea Council is facing potential risks in fulfilling its commitments made in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, according to a recent meeting of the... Kensington and Chelsea 24 November 2025
  9. Greenwich Extends Contact Centre Hours, Implements Tech Upgrade to Improve Customer Service Greenwich Council is extending the hours of its Corporate Contact Centre and implementing new technology, including AI integration, to improve customer service for residents. Greenwich 24 November 2025
  10. Bromley Council to Discuss CPR Training for Residents Bromley Council is intensifying its focus on improving the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and immediate response to acute trauma within the borough. Bromley 24 November 2025
  11. Redbridge Council to Tackle Abuse of Frontline Workers Redbridge Council is set to reinforce its commitment to protecting frontline workers – who deliver over 200 services from adult social care to parking enforcement and waste... Redbridge 24 November 2025
  12. Richmond Schools Face £5M Budget Shortfall Due to High Needs Underfunding and Rising EHCP Costs Richmond schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £5 million budget shortfall for the 2025/26 financial year. Funding continues to be a challenge... Richmond upon Thames 24 November 2025
  13. Islington Council to Review Standards Following Government Conduct Framework Changes Islington Council's Standards Committee is set to review its member standards and conduct framework following the government's response to a consultation on strengthening... Islington 24 November 2025
  14. Hillingdon Reviews GP Services Amid Growing Population Hillingdon Council is reviewing its GP services in anticipation of a growing population and an ageing GP workforce, according to a recent cabinet meeting. Hillingdon 24 November 2025
  15. Hillingdon Care Company Business Plan and Director Appointments Under Review Hillingdon Council's Shareholder Committee is scheduled to review the business plan of The Hillingdon Care Company, a council-owned entity providing care services, at a meeting... Hillingdon 24 November 2025
  16. Ealing Schools Forum Approves £1.69M Transfer to High Needs Block to Address Funding Pressures Ealing Schools Forum has approved the transfer of £1.69 million from the schools block to the high needs block, aimed at alleviating funding pressures in special educational... Ealing 24 November 2025
  17. Waltham Forest VAWG Services Secure Funding Until 2027 Waltham Forest's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) specialist services have secured funding until 2027, ensuring continued support for survivors of abuse. Funding for... Waltham Forest 23 November 2025
  18. Bradstow School Closure: Cabinet to Respond to Call-In Request Wandsworth Council's Cabinet is set to address a call-in request concerning the proposed closure of Bradstow Community Special School and its associated registered Children's... Wandsworth 23 November 2025
  19. Hillingdon Council Faces £30M Overspend Due to Social Care Demand and Savings Shortfalls Hillingdon Council is facing a significant £30.2 million overspend, primarily driven by increasing demand for social care services. Adult Social Care demand is contributing... Hillingdon 23 November 2025
  20. Enfield Council Faces £3.3 Million Overspend in Children's Services Amidst Broader Financial Challenges Enfield Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, projecting a £3.3 million overspend in its children's services. This contributes to a larger £7.5 million... Enfield 23 November 2025