Neglect
Councils are discussing safeguarding children and adults from neglect, and maintenance responsibilities for key infrastructure.
Brent Council is demanding an update from Transport for London concerning the neglect of Staples Corner, a key junction where TfL bears 40% of maintenance responsibility, as stated by Councillor Dao in July 2026. Separately, the Brent Safeguarding Children Partnership has prioritised tackling neglect as a key issue for the coming year, identifying it as a long-term problem, according to Nigel Chapman in July 2026.
In September 2026, Enfield's Thriving Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel discussed the annual report of the Enfield Safeguarding Children's Partnership. In November 2025, Barking and Dagenham's Local Safeguarding Adults' Board reported that risk was removed or reduced in 95% of assessed cases of abuse and neglect, as presented by Cllr Maureen Worby. Haringey's Children and Young People's Scrutiny Panel heard in July 2025 that neglect had overtaken emotional abuse as the primary reason for child protection plans.
Neglect is discussed in the context of safeguarding children and adults, referring to the failure to provide necessary care or support. It also applies to the failure to care for or maintain infrastructure, such as the Staples Corner junction, where Brent Council is seeking updates on maintenance.
Key facts
- Brent Council is demanding an update from TfL regarding the neglect of Staples Corner, where TfL bears 40% of maintenance responsibility. Source
- Brent Safeguarding Children Partnership has prioritised tackling neglect for the coming year. Source
- In Barking and Dagenham, 95% of assessed adult safeguarding cases resulted in risk removal or reduction in 2024/25. Source
- Neglect became the primary reason for child protection plans in Haringey in Q4 2024/25. Source
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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.