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Waltham Forest Council Approves Senior Management Restructure Waltham Forest Council has approved a senior management restructure aimed at streamlining operations and addressing financial pressures. The council is currently facing...
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Tower Hamlets to Review Child Poverty Strategy Tower Hamlets Council is set to review its strategy for tackling child poverty, following a motion proposed by Councillor Maium Talukdar and seconded by Councillor Sabina Akhtar...
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Greenwich Council Faces £8.87M Deficit in Dedicated Schools Grant, Submits Recovery Plan Greenwich Council's Schools Forum has reported an £8.87 million deficit in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) as of 31 March 2025. The forum met on Wednesday 16 July 2025 to...
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Waltham Forest Libraries to Become Community Support Hubs Waltham Forest libraries are set to become hubs for community support, offering a range of services to residents in a more accessible and integrated way. Through Waltham Forest...
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Redbridge Council to Review SEND Inspection Report Redbridge Council is set to review the Area SEND Inspection of Redbridge Local Area Partnership, according to the agenda for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 14...
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H&F Council Praised for Cost of Living Support, £9.55M Invested Hammersmith and Fulham Council has been lauded for its comprehensive cost of living support programme, with a total investment of £9.55 million between 2022 and 2025.
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Waltham Forest Council Staff Survey Shows Increased Engagement Waltham Forest Council's latest staff survey reveals a boost in employee engagement, signalling positive strides in the council's efforts to create a supportive and productive...
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Islington to Review Play Spaces Amid Green Space Concerns Islington Council is set to review its play spaces and services, addressing concerns about the lack of green spaces in the borough and the impact on children's development. The...
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Hammersmith and Fulham to Recommission Public Health Nursing and Maternity Services Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to recommission public health nursing and maternity services, aiming to provide high-quality care starting in 2027. The council is engaging...
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H&F Continues Pan-London Sexual Health Service Participation Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to continue its participation in the pan-London sexual health programme, London sexual health and contraceptive online service.
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Council to Investigate Impact of National Insurance Changes Kensington and Chelsea Council is set to investigate the potential impact of upcoming changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs), which are estimated to cost the council...
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Voter ID Law: Richmond Saw Turnaways, Low Awareness Richmond upon Thames saw voters turned away and experienced low awareness of voter ID requirements during recent elections, according to a report discussed at a Policy and...
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Grenfell Scholarship Proposed to Support Local Youth A Grenfell Scholarship to support children and young people from the local area, particularly those in and around North Kensington, has been proposed by Councillor Kasim Ali,...
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Hounslow Council to Create Autism Board Hounslow Council is set to establish an Autism Board by October 2025 to better serve the needs of autistic residents and their families. Board meetings will be held every three...
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Hounslow Council to Launch New Adult Carers Service Hounslow Council is set to launch a new Adult Carers Service, aiming to provide better support and recognition for unpaid carers in the borough.
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Newham Council Responds to Best Value Notice with Improvement Plan Newham Council is addressing concerns raised in a Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) in May 2025. The council convened a...
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Hounslow Pension Fund Reports Data Breach and Addresses McCloud Remedy Data Omission A data breach involving the Hounslow Council Pension Fund was reported at a recent Pension Board meeting, highlighting the importance of data protection and governance within...
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Newham Council Seeks Directors for Property and Early Help & Safeguarding Newham Council is seeking to appoint new directors for both property and early help and safeguarding services.
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Lewisham Council to Tackle Health Inequalities with New Health and Wellbeing Strategy Lewisham Council is set to implement a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2025-2030, aimed at tackling health inequalities across the borough. The strategy builds upon the...
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Lewisham's Alcohol Mortality Rates Rise Amid Addiction Service Cuts; New Strategy Proposed Lewisham's alcohol-specific mortality rates have risen, prompting concerns amid cuts to addiction services, according to a report presented at the Lewisham Health and Wellbeing...