Boroughs warn of ‘mission impossible’ on social housing amid £700m budget ‘black hole’ London Councils' new analysis highlights the impact of the government's policy on social rent levels. 18 March 2024
Budget leaves borough finances under 'relentless squeeze' London Councils responds to the Chancellor's announcements. 6 March 2024
£90m monthly spending on homeless accommodation ‘threatens to bankrupt boroughs’ Boroughs' monthly spending on temporary accommodation grew by 40% last year. 28 February 2024
Borough finance chiefs make Household Support Fund plea The Society of London Treasurers is calling for the fund to be extended. 14 February 2024
London Councils warns of £400m shortfall as MPs vote on funding The local government finance settlement for 2024-25 will leave boroughs grappling with an "enormous" funding gap. 6 February 2024
"Now is the time to urgently work with councils" - London Councils responds to LUHC Committee report on financial distress in local authorities London Councils' response to the LUHC Committee's report on the findings of its inquiry into financial distress in local authorities. 1 February 2024
Boroughs warn 2024 will see ‘continuing budget gaps and squeeze on services’ London Councils responds to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for 2024-25. 18 December 2023
Autumn Statement leaves borough budgets ‘teetering on edge’ London Councils responds to the measures set out by the Chancellor. 22 November 2023
Plea for Autumn Statement support as £600m shortfall looms London Councils' latest finance pressures survey reveals a fast-deteriorating situation. 21 November 2023
Soaring cost of living in London leaves “little room to breathe” This year’s Survey of Londoners shows that three quarters of adults living in London agree that the cost of living is an important issue facing the capital. 20 November 2023