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  1. Croydon: 90% of Care Homes Rated Good or Outstanding Croydon's care homes are providing high-quality service, with nearly 90% being rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This was revealed in the... Croydon 29 July 2025
  2. Croydon Council to Review Adult Safeguarding Operating Model Croydon Council is set to review its adult safeguarding operating model, aiming to improve the experiences and outcomes for residents. The decision was made during a recent... Croydon 29 July 2025
  3. Croydon to Improve Casework Training for Homelessness Services Croydon Council is set to enhance casework training for its homelessness services, aiming to improve support for residents facing housing challenges, with a particular emphasis... Croydon 29 July 2025
  4. Haringey Mulls Council Tax Hike Up to 4.99% Amid Financial Pressures Haringey residents could see their council tax bills rise by up to 4.99% as the council grapples with significant financial pressures driven by increasing demand for adult... Haringey 26 July 2025
  5. Haringey Council Faces £143M Funding Cut and Rising Universal Credit Claims, Considers Council Tax Hikes and Service Fees Haringey Council is facing significant financial strain as core funding from the government has decreased by £143 million since 2010. At the same time, the number of residents... Haringey 26 July 2025
  6. Pharmacies Could Ease Pressure on Hillingdon GPs Pharmacies in Hillingdon could play a greater role in easing the pressure on local GPs, according to a report discussed at the Health and Social Care Select Committee meeting on... Hillingdon 26 July 2025
  7. Hillingdon Council to Review Social Care Catering Services Hillingdon Council is set to review its social care catering services, according to the Cabinet Forward Plan discussed at the Health and Social Care Select Committee meeting on... Hillingdon 26 July 2025
  8. Haringey to Appoint Safeguarding Director Without Open Process Haringey Council is set to appoint a Director of Safeguarding and Social Care on a fixed-term contract without the usual open recruitment process, according to the agenda of the... Haringey 26 July 2025
  9. Ealing Council Aims for White Ribbon Accreditation to Prevent Violence Against Women Ealing Council is taking steps to achieve White Ribbon Accreditation as part of its ongoing vision to tackle inequality and crime, as outlined in the council's strategy and the... Ealing 26 July 2025
  10. Ealing Council Invests in AI Training and Workforce Development Initiatives Ealing Council is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) training for its employees as part of a broader workforce strategy aimed at fostering continuous learning and... Ealing 26 July 2025
  11. Ealing Council's Workforce is Aging, Few Young Recruits Ealing Council is addressing a demographic imbalance within its workforce, with a large percentage nearing retirement and challenges in attracting younger employees. This issue... Ealing 26 July 2025
  12. Croydon Council Balances Budget with One-Off Reserves Despite Overspend and Debt Concerns Croydon Council has provisionally balanced its 2024-25 budget by using £67.9 million in one-off reserves and capitalisation directions, according to the 2024-25 Provisional... Croydon 26 July 2025
  13. H&F Council Defines 'Black' for Black History Project Hammersmith and Fulham Council has defined what it means by 'Black' for its Black History Project, agreeing on a definition that encompasses a wide range of non-white... Hammersmith and Fulham 25 July 2025
  14. Newham Faces £115M Budget Shortfall by 2029, Public Consultation Planned Newham Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £115 million budget shortfall by 2029. Key factors contributing to this shortfall include rising... Newham 25 July 2025
  15. Newham Council Faces Scrutiny Over Rising Children in Care Costs; Plans New Children's Home Newham Council is facing increased scrutiny over the rising costs of children in care, despite plans to open a new home for young people with complex needs. The issue was... Newham 25 July 2025
  16. Harrow Council's Risk Register Flags Homelessness, Finances, and Other Key Concerns Harrow Council's financial risk register has flagged increasing homelessness and budget pressures as key concerns, alongside challenges in adult social care and health and... Harrow 25 July 2025
  17. Harrow Council Receives HSE Notice for Legionella Control Breaches Harrow Council has been issued a notice of contravention by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) due to breaches in legionella control, it was revealed at a Governance, Audit,... Harrow 25 July 2025
  18. Harrow Council Reports £1.5M Surplus Amid Audit Concerns, Property Revaluations, and Risk Register Highlights Harrow Council has reported a £1.5 million surplus for the 2024-2025 financial year, despite concerns raised during a Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee... Harrow 25 July 2025
  19. Hackney Schools Struggle to Engage with Inclusion Program Hackney schools are finding it difficult to engage with the Inclusive and Nurturing Schools (INS) programme, with 60% of schools that initially signed up later disengaging,... Hackney 25 July 2025
  20. Hackney A-Level Pass Rates at New City College Significantly Below Borough Average, Raising Concerns Hackney's A-level pass rates at New City College are significantly below the borough average, raising concerns about the quality of education provided at the institution. The... Hackney 25 July 2025