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  1. Tower Hamlets HR Addresses Slow Case Closure Rates, Prepares for New Employment Laws Tower Hamlets' HR department is grappling with slow case closure rates while preparing for upcoming employment legislation, according to a recent Human Resources Committee meeting. Tower Hamlets 4 September 2025
  2. St Mary's Infant School Site to Become SEND Resource Provision Haringey Council has approved a plan to transform the St Mary's Infant School site into a resource provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).... Haringey 22 August 2025
  3. Pension Statements Delayed for Some Due to McCloud Remedy Some members of the Kensington and Chelsea Pension Scheme will experience delays in receiving complete pension statements due to complications arising from the McCloud remedy.... Kensington and Chelsea 22 August 2025
  4. Barking & Dagenham faces £12.6m budget gap in 2026/27, rising to £16.8m by 2028/29 Barking & Dagenham Council is facing a projected budget shortfall of £12.6 million for the 2026/27 financial year, according to an updated Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)... Barking and Dagenham 20 August 2025
  5. CarePort project to improve health services in Thames Freeport Barking and Dagenham Council is set to enhance healthcare services in the Thames Freeport area through the CarePort project, a three-borough initiative aimed at improving the... Barking and Dagenham 20 August 2025
  6. Barking and Dagenham Council extends out-of-hours phone contract with Capita for £1.4m Barking and Dagenham Council has extended its out-of-hours telephony contract with Capita Business Services Ltd for a total value of £1.4 million. The decision, made at a... Barking and Dagenham 20 August 2025
  7. Kingston Council's Home to School Travel Policy Explained Kingston Council has published its Home to School Travel Assistance Policy, outlining the criteria for eligibility for travel assistance for pupils aged 5 to 16. The policy... Kingston upon Thames 19 August 2025
  8. Havering Council Unveils Workforce Strategy for 2025-2027 Focused on Skills, Inclusion, and Future Readiness Havering Council is proactively shaping its workforce for 2025-2027 with a refreshed Corporate Workforce Strategy, aiming to develop, attract, and retain skilled employees to... Havering 17 August 2025
  9. Havering Council Faces Budget Gap Despite Underspend Due to Funding Shortfalls and Demographic Pressures Havering Council is grappling with a budget shortfall despite forecasting an underspend in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, according to a recent cabinet... Havering 17 August 2025
  10. Havering Extends Children's Services Improvement Plan Following DfE Notice Havering Council is extending its Starting Well Improvement Plan into its second year, aiming to bolster its children's social care services. The council aims to strengthen... Havering 17 August 2025
  11. Harrow scrambles for equipment provider after NRS collapse Harrow Council is scrambling to secure a new community equipment provider after NRS Healthcare, the company previously contracted to supply essential equipment like hospital... Harrow 12 August 2025
  12. Enfield Council Seeks New Environment & Communities Executive Director Enfield Council is in the process of selecting a new Executive Director of Environment & Communities to lead its key environmental and community service initiatives. The Staff... Enfield 7 August 2025
  13. Hackney Pension Board Reviews Actuarial Valuation Assumptions and Scheme Investments Hackney Pension Board members convened on 31 July 2025 to review actuarial valuation assumptions and receive training from the Scheme Actuary. The meeting addressed key aspects... Hackney 4 August 2025
  14. Hounslow Council Launches Healthy Relationship Program in Primary School as Part of VAWG Plan Hounslow Council is set to launch a pilot program aimed at fostering healthy relationships among primary school children as part of its Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)... Hounslow 4 August 2025
  15. Hounslow to Appoint Coordinator for Men and Boys Affected by Violence Hounslow Council is set to appoint a Safer Communities Co-ordinator for Men and Boys, aiming to address violence and promote positive behaviours. The decision was made during a... Hounslow 4 August 2025
  16. Hounslow Launches Harmony Programme for Older Adults Affected by Abuse; VAWG Plan Outlined Hounslow Council is launching the Harmony Programme, a new initiative designed to support older adults affected by abuse, recognising that abusers can include adult children and... Hounslow 4 August 2025
  17. Hillingdon sees improvement in SEND support, lowers EHCP growth Hillingdon has seen a significant improvement in its support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), according to a recent update presented to the... Hillingdon 3 August 2025
  18. Bexley Council Sees Rise in Fraud Reports, Leading to Increased Savings Bexley Council has seen an increase in fraud reports, leading to greater savings for the borough, according to a recent meeting of the General Purposes and Audit Committee. Bexley 3 August 2025
  19. Harrow Council to Suspend Pension Payments for Hundreds Due to Unreturned Life Certificates Harrow Council is preparing to temporarily suspend pension payments to 419 members, representing approximately 5.8% of its 7,174 pensioners, who have not responded to life... Harrow 2 August 2025
  20. Tower Hamlets to Replace Non-Performing Lift Contractor Tower Hamlets Council is set to replace a non-performing contractor responsible for servicing mobile lifts, including stair lifts and hoists, with Stanna, a country-wide stair... Tower Hamlets 1 August 2025