Boroughs seek end to ‘bidding wars’ over children’s social workers London Councils highlights collaboration between the boroughs for avoiding the rising costs of expensive agency staff. 9 February 2023
Children's social care plan 'right to recognise massive pressures' London Councils responds to the government's new plan for children's social care. 3 February 2023
Arts funding cuts to capital ‘calamitous’ and ‘damaging’ to UK, warn London MPs The co-chairs of the APPG for London share their concerns ahead of a debate in Parliament. 18 January 2023
London experiencing significant decrease in demand for primary school places London boroughs are supporting local schools as demand for reception places drops across the capital, a new report released by London Councils today shows. 12 January 2023
Shelter report shows London remains ‘epicentre of homelessness crisis’ One in 58 Londoners is homeless, according to the latest figures. 11 January 2023
Study shows boroughs’ welfare support for struggling residents is ‘bulwark against homelessness and despair’ A report commissioned by London Councils shows that boroughs provide a vital safety net to households in financial crisis. 4 January 2023
Boroughs’ retrofit programme wins another award for climate leadership Retrofit London won 'Climate Change Project of the Year'. 23 December 2022
Boroughs will keep pushing for ‘long-term assurances’ on homelessness funding London Councils responds to the government's Homelessness Prevention Grant announcement. 23 December 2022
London’s 162,000 homeless population equivalent to ‘an entire borough’ London Councils is urging greater action on tackling homelessness. 22 December 2022
London 'desperately needs more affordable homes' London Councils responds to a new report on housebuilding targets from the Public Accounts Committee. 7 December 2022