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  1. Kingston Council Formally Recognises John Azar OBE Kingston Council has formally recognised John Azar OBE for his outstanding service to the borough, admitting him to the status of Honorary Freeman. Dr. Robin Hutchinson, MBE,... Kingston upon Thames 12 July 2025
  2. Haringey Extends Support for Prison Leavers Haringey Council is set to continue its commitment to supporting prison leavers by extending a key contract aimed at reducing re-offending rates and promoting community safety.... Haringey 12 July 2025
  3. Kingston to Fight Welfare Reform Bill's Disability Benefit Cuts Kingston upon Thames Council has pledged to fight proposed cuts to disability benefits outlined in the government's Welfare Reform Bill. The council voted to work with local MPs... Kingston upon Thames 12 July 2025
  4. Camden Council Faces £22.8m General Fund Overspend Amidst Rising Costs and Uncertain Funding Camden Council faces significant financial challenges, reporting a £22.8m overspend in its General Fund and a £3.2m overspend in the Housing Revenue Account. This financial... Camden 12 July 2025
  5. Camden Adult Social Care Receives "Outstanding" Rating from CQC Camden's Adult Social Care (ASC) services have received an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), making it the first in the country to achieve this under... Camden 12 July 2025
  6. Camden Launches New Mental Health Social Work Hub Camden Council has launched a new Mental Health Social Work Hub, aiming to strengthen services and improve integration with NHS mental health care. The initiative was discussed... Camden 12 July 2025
  7. Drug Overdoses Spike in Camden, Council Plans Alert System Camden Council is planning to implement a drug alert system following a spike in non-fatal drug overdoses in March. The spike, which occurred between 3 and 7 March 2025, was... Camden 12 July 2025
  8. Youth Council Prioritizes Mental Health, Work Readiness Hammersmith and Fulham Youth Council members addressed the Full Council meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, to outline their priorities and progress in supporting young people... Hammersmith and Fulham 11 July 2025
  9. Council Seeks Answers on Bishop Challoner School Closure Bromley Council is seeking answers regarding the closure of Bishop Challoner School in Shortlands and Park Langley ward. Bromley 11 July 2025
  10. Bromley Backs Call for London Disability Equality Champion Bromley Council has backed a motion supporting the appointment of a Disability Equality Champion for London, following a meeting of the council on Monday, July 7th, 2025. Bromley 11 July 2025
  11. Hounslow Council Faces £91.3M Budget Gap by 2028/29 Hounslow Council is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, projected to reach £91.3 million by the 2028/29 financial year, according to a revised medium-term financial... Hounslow 11 July 2025
  12. Hounslow Council Approves Extra Care Housing Development at Nene Gardens Hounslow Council has approved plans to develop an affordable Extra Care Housing scheme at Nene Gardens in Hanworth Village, aiming to provide up to 50 socially rented units for... Hounslow 11 July 2025
  13. Hounslow Schools Face £4.24M High Needs Budget Shortfall Hounslow schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £4.24 million shortfall in the high needs budget for the 2025/26 academic year. Hounslow 11 July 2025
  14. Bede House Awarded VAWG Support Services Contract Southwark Council has awarded the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Support Services contract to the Bede House Association, aiming to bolster support for victims of... Southwark 11 July 2025
  15. Ealing Council Urged to Improve Support for Kinship Carers Following Scrutiny Panel Review Ealing Council has been urged to strengthen its strategy for supporting kinship carers, individuals who provide care for children unable to live with their parents but with whom... Ealing 11 July 2025
  16. Ealing Council Asked to Review SEND Transition Planning Ealing Council has been asked to provide a report on transition planning for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including the move from primary to... Ealing 11 July 2025
  17. Kingston SACRE Seeks Muslim Representation and Approves Updated Constitution and Annual Report Kingston's Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) is looking to increase Muslim representation on the council to better reflect the borough's diverse... Kingston upon Thames 11 July 2025
  18. Harrow Council Faces Scrutiny Over Inadequate Care Leaver Services Harrow Council is facing increased scrutiny after a recent Ofsted inspection deemed its services for care leavers inadequate. The inspection, conducted in January 2025, found... Harrow 11 July 2025
  19. Kingston Schools to Relaunch Faith Walks Kingston schools are set to relaunch their Faith Walks initiative, offering primary school children the opportunity to explore different places of worship within the borough and... Kingston upon Thames 11 July 2025
  20. Camden Council Mandates Accessibility Improvements for Licensed Premises or Face Penalties Camden Council is putting licensed premises on notice: improve disabled access or face the consequences. The warning comes after a recent Licensing Committee meeting where... Camden 11 July 2025