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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council allocates £30,000 for John Archer statue
Wandsworth Council has agreed to allocate £30,000 towards a statue of John Archer, London's first Black mayor. The decision has drawn criticism from Labour councillors, who argue the funds could be better used for services, especially with a proposed 94 per cent council tax increase.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council consults on £650m budget with £83.7m savings planned
Croydon Council is seeking public input on its budget for 2027/28 and the subsequent three years. The proposals aim to deliver essential services using a £650m budget while implementing £83.7m in savings and improving financial stability.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council to close discretionary Freedom Pass scheme
Croydon Council is proposing to close its discretionary Disabled Persons Freedom Pass scheme to new applicants. The move is part of a wider financial strategy expected to save £140,000 over two years, though critics warn of increased isolation for vulnerable residents.
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Council & Politics · LondonHavering Council approves £1.4m roadworks charge scheme
Havering Council has approved a new £1.4 million lane rental scheme that will charge firms daily fees for roadworks causing closures. The policy, passed at a cabinet meeting, aims to reduce disruption and encourage better planning, with revenues earmarked for staff and road maintenance.
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Council & Politics · LondonHounslow Councillor Satwant Kaur Resigns Whip Amidst Investigation
Hounslow councillor Satwant Kaur has resigned the Conservative whip pending an investigation into undeclared directorships. She is listed as director of two companies, one of which was not declared until July 2026. The move comes amid accusations of hypocrisy from Hounslow Labour.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's £70m tax hike plan lacks detail
Barnet Council's Financial Sustainability Plan projects an additional £70 million in council tax revenue annually for three years. However, the plan, which aims to generate £200 million in financial benefits by 2029/30, does not detail how this will be achieved through service reductions or asset sales.
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Council & Politics · All LondonHounslow Councillor Fails to Declare Property Company Directorship
Hounslow Council's Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Sue Sampson, is facing scrutiny for failing to declare her directorship of Cestrensis Limited. The company, incorporated in September 2025, never traded or acquired assets. Opposition councillors have called for her removal from the cabinet.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council proposes £568m budget with 4.99% tax rise
Croydon Council has put forward a £568 million budget for 2027/28, which includes a proposed 4.99% increase in council tax. The plans aim to continue the council's financial recovery and improve essential services for residents.
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Council & Politics · LondonWaltham Forest Council to cut council tax support by 10% for vulnerable households
Waltham Forest Council plans to reduce council tax relief for people with limited capability for work or children under five. The change would save £970,000 annually, strip support from 7,079 households and boost aid for 2,343, with a decision due in December 2026.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London faces £633.8m bill for new court complex
The City of London Corporation has committed £633.8 million to the Salisbury Square development, a new court complex and commercial building. The Government will pay a peppercorn rent for the courts, which are due to open in 2027.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon council tax support cuts could hit 19,000 residents
Croydon Council is considering cuts to its council tax support scheme, which could increase bills for up to 19,000 low-income and disabled residents. The proposed changes aim to save between £3.6 million and £12 million annually.
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Local News · LondonWandsworth Council raises council tax by 94% for 2026‑27
Wandsworth Council announced a 94% rise in council tax for the 2026‑27 financial year, the largest jump in recent history. The Independent noted that legal action may be taken against the government over the decision. Residents can now lodge objections through the usual pre‑consultation process.
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Council & Politics · All LondonBarking and Dagenham Council faces £28m budget gap for 2027‑28
Barking and Dagenham Council projects a £28 million deficit for the 2027‑28 financial year, driven by soaring demand for adult and children’s social care. The gap, up from £6.2 million forecast in February, will force the council to seek savings and new efficiencies.
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Council & Politics · All LondonHounslow Council fined £1,000 for failing disabled residents
Hounslow Council has been ordered to pay £1,000 to two disabled individuals after failing in its housing duty. The council closed their homelessness application without informing them and did not provide interim accommodation, leaving them sofa surfing for over a year.
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Council & Politics · LondonBexley Council adult social care rated ‘Requires Improvement’, carers face limited respite
The Care Quality Commission rated Bexley Council’s adult social care as ‘Requires Improvement’ after an October 2025 inspection, noting gaps in respite provision for carers and five under‑performing categories. Council leaders say a new improvement plan is under way and a monitoring visit is pending.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council pays £4,500 for missed education for autistic boy
Hackney Council has paid £4,500 in compensation to the family of an autistic boy due to significant delays and errors in providing him with alternative education. The boy, identified as Y, had missed a substantial period of schooling following his diagnosis.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council faces questions over unminuted Gaskell appointment
Croydon Council appointed Stephen Gaskell as interim assistant chief executive in July 2026. However, the decision is absent from the council’s appointments committee minutes for the period January to September 2026. This follows warnings from government commissioners about the impact of interim managers on council continuity.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London school childcare subsidy recommended
City of London Corporation officers have recommended approving an annual £60,000 subsidy for The Aldgate School's childcare service, which serves children aged three months to three years. A one-off staff cost of £66,070.02 is also proposed. The decision is due before the Community and Children’s Services Committee in September.
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Council & Politics · EalingEaling Council faulted over mother and baby complaint process
Ealing Council failed a mother and baby by denying her the right to escalate a complaint about a foster placement. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council at fault for refusing a Stage 3 panel review.
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Local News · LondonBarking and Dagenham ranked England’s least friendly borough in government study
A government-backed study using the Community Life Survey ranked Barking and Dagenham as England’s least friendly borough. Residents told the Guardian they value local connections but cite poor public spaces, antisocial behaviour and a lack of amenities as barriers to community life.
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