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  1. Hounslow to Explore Council Tax Relief for Unpaid Carers Hounslow Council is considering providing council tax relief for unpaid carers as part of a broader effort to support those who provide essential care to residents. The council... Hounslow 7 November 2025
  2. Hounslow Council to Tackle 'Revolving Door' Hospital Readmissions Hounslow Council is addressing the issue of patients being repeatedly discharged and readmitted to hospitals, often referred to as the revolving door syndrome. The Health and... Hounslow 7 November 2025
  3. Hounslow Council Eyes Single Point of Contact for Patients Hounslow Council is exploring a new model of care that would provide patients with a single point of contact to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system, aiming to... Hounslow 7 November 2025
  4. Barking and Dagenham Council Launches Strategy to Tackle Poverty Barking and Dagenham Council has launched its Foundations for Change: Tackling Poverty Strategy 2025/26, aiming to alleviate the high levels of deprivation experienced by... Barking and Dagenham 6 November 2025
  5. New EDI strategy aims for fairer future for residents Barking and Dagenham is set to implement a new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, titled Building a Fairer Future Together, aiming to address inequalities and... Barking and Dagenham 6 November 2025
  6. Care Tech Expansion Aims to Help Residents Live Independently Wandsworth Council is set to expand its care technology service with a significant investment aimed at helping residents live independently and reducing pressure on adult social... Wandsworth 5 November 2025
  7. New Domestic Abuse Policy Approved for Housing Officers Wandsworth Council is strengthening its commitment to combating domestic abuse with a new policy focused on equipping housing officers with the skills to identify and address... Wandsworth 5 November 2025
  8. Sutton Council Urges Home Secretary to Support Community Cohesion Sutton Council has resolved to write to the Home Secretary, urging them to provide support and resources to local authorities to help build community cohesion and oppose racism,... Sutton 5 November 2025
  9. Sutton Council Spent £100k on Unusable Toilet Sutton Council is under scrutiny after spending £100,000 on a Changing Places Toilet (CPT) at Beddington Park Pavilion, which was closed shortly after completion because the... Sutton 5 November 2025
  10. Croydon Council to Improve Information Governance Croydon Council is taking steps to bolster its information governance practices, aiming for a more robust and compliant approach across all departments. This initiative aims to... Croydon 3 November 2025
  11. Harrow Addresses Ombudsman Report Findings Harrow Council has addressed findings from a recent Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) report, outlining steps taken to improve how such cases are handled. Harrow 2 November 2025
  12. Harrow Approves New Adult Social Care Strategy Harrow Council has approved a new Adult Social Care Strategy for 2025-2030, designed to meet the growing needs of an ageing population while ensuring services remain... Harrow 2 November 2025
  13. Hackney Council to Implement Early Intervention Strategies to Address Overspending Hackney Council is planning early intervention to address overspending within its Children and Education Directorate, with a focus on a Prevention and Early Intervention... Hackney 1 November 2025
  14. Greenwich Council defers decision on Kidbrooke HMO due to safeguarding concerns Greenwich councillors have deferred a decision on a proposed house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Kidbrooke, citing safeguarding concerns. The Local Planning Committee, during... Greenwich 1 November 2025
  15. Kingston Blue Badge Appeals Panel Hears Appeal Behind Closed Doors Kingston upon Thames' Blue Badge Appeals Panel convened on Friday, 24 October 2025, to hear an appeal regarding the refusal of a Blue Badge. The panel, consisting of Councillors... Kingston upon Thames 29 October 2025
  16. Newham extends support service after procurement flaws. Newham Council is extending its Independent Living Support Service (ILSS) framework agreement, the Home Care Dynamic Purchasing System, and the Dynamic Purchasing System... Newham 28 October 2025
  17. Newham Council Faces £53m Budget Shortfall and Seeks Public Input on Solutions Newham Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a potential £53 million budget shortfall projected for 2026/27. This has prompted the launch of a public... Newham 28 October 2025
  18. Hillingdon Extends Key Care Contracts for Vulnerable Adults Hillingdon Council has extended several key contracts, worth a total of £13,033,945.04, to ensure continuous care and wellbeing services for vulnerable adults in the borough.... Hillingdon 28 October 2025
  19. Hillingdon Council Faces £30.2M Budget Overspend Hillingdon Council is facing a significant financial challenge with a projected £30.2 million budget overspend, primarily driven by increasing demand for essential statutory... Hillingdon 28 October 2025
  20. Haringey to launch Cuckooing Panel to tackle drug exploitation Haringey Council is set to launch a Cuckooing Panel, a multi-agency initiative designed to combat drug exploitation in the borough. The panel aims to safeguard vulnerable... Haringey 28 October 2025