Issue

School Place Shortage

39 stories · discussed at 213 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are scheduled to discuss the ongoing issue of school place shortages in upcoming meetings in October 2026.

The topic of insufficient school places to meet demand is on the agenda for several council meetings later in October 2026, where councils are scheduled to address the issue.

Harrow's Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel will consider the matter on 20 October 2026. On 21 October 2026, Barking and Dagenham's Health Scrutiny Committee, Kensington and Chelsea's Full Council, Havering's Health & Wellbeing Board, and Newham's Pensions Committee are also scheduled to address the topic.

About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. New legislation forces changes to Hackney planning decisions Hackney Council is preparing to significantly reform its planning decision-making processes in line with new national legislation, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025,... Hackney 25 July 2026
  2. Hackney to insource Family Group Conferencing Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee has agreed to bring the Family Group Conferencing (FGC) service back in-house, creating a new Family Led Decision... Hackney 19 July 2026
  3. Better Care Fund misses targets for reducing hospital delays Richmond upon Thames' Better Care Fund (BCF) has fallen short of its targets for reducing hospital delays and admissions to residential care in the 2025-26 reporting period. The... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026
  4. Council Communications Team boosts engagement by 41% Richmond upon Thames Council's Communications Team has achieved a significant 41% increase in social media impressions over the past year, a testament to their enhanced... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026
  5. Bexley's EHCP delivery slips, but still above average Bexley's delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) within the statutory 20-week timeframe has seen a slight dip, though performance remains above the London and... Bexley 1 July 2026
  6. Bexley Children's Services Transformation Targets £1.98 Million Savings Through Commissioning Redesign and Practice Model Review Bexley's Children's Services is undergoing a significant transformation, the Future Bexley Children's Transformation programme, with a focus on improving outcomes for young... Bexley 1 July 2026
  7. Barnet Council to consult on gambling policy Barnet Council is preparing to consult the public on its Gambling Statement of Principles, a crucial document that will guide the regulation of gambling premises across the... Barnet 3 June 2026
  8. Tower Hamlets Council approves allowance increase Tower Hamlets Council has approved a significant increase to its Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026-27, following a four-year freeze. Tower Hamlets 22 May 2026