statutory duties
Newham and Lewisham councils are set to discuss statutory duties, legal obligations local authorities must fulfill, in October 2026.
Newham Pensions Board is scheduled to discuss statutory duties, the legal obligations local authorities must fulfill, on 6 October 2026. Lewisham's Mayor and Cabinet is also set to address these obligations, which are legally required for local authorities to perform, on 7 October 2026.
This follows a Quarter 3 finance update in March 2026 which reported Haringey Council faced a projected revenue outturn variance of £19 million for the General Fund in the 2025/26 financial year. This variance was attributed to £10.72 million in base budget pressures and £8.312 million from undelivered savings.
Key facts
- Haringey Council faces a projected £19 million revenue outturn variance for the 2025/26 General Fund. Source
- The variance includes £10.72 million in base budget pressures. Source
- £8.312 million of the variance is from undelivered savings. Source
- The Dedicated Schools Grant is forecast to overspend by £3.2 million. Source
- The Housing Revenue Account is expected to show a net surplus of £1.791 million. Source
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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.