children and young people
Councils are currently addressing child poverty and enhancing strategic oversight for children and young people.
Tower Hamlets is currently addressing child poverty, which a report discussed by the borough's Overview & Scrutiny Committee in September 2026 highlighted as nearly doubling after housing costs. This assessment, which found up to 130,000 residents affected by poverty, forms the foundation for the council's new Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Councils are also focusing on strategic planning and oversight for children and young people. In January 2026, Lewisham Council welcomed two new co-opted members to its Children and Young People Select Committee for a four-year term, to provide independent perspectives on local education matters. Islington's Executive approved the We Are Cally Plan 2025-2028 in January 2026, which includes children and young people as a key theme.
Key facts
- A report discussed in September 2026 by Tower Hamlets' Overview & Scrutiny Committee highlighted child poverty nearly doubling after housing costs. Source
- Up to 130,000 residents in Tower Hamlets are estimated to be living in poverty, according to a September 2026 report. Source
- In January 2026, Lewisham Council appointed Emma McIntosh and Pia Longman as co-opted members to its Children and Young People Select Committee. Source
- Islington's Executive approved the We Are Cally Plan 2025-2028 in January 2026, which focuses on children and young people. 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 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.