"Yet another wake-up call" - London Councils responds to Government temporary accommodation figures Latest Government figures published today show that the number of people living in temporary accommodation in England has hit a 25-year high. 25 July 2023
Children’s social workers’ ‘passion for job’ as well as ‘serious challenges’ revealed in major workforce survey The Big Listen project involved 52 local authorities and generated over 1,000 responses from children's social workers in London and the south east. 24 July 2023
Response to government announcements on housing and planning London Councils calls for focus on building more affordable homes. 24 July 2023
Children risk missing out on education due to complex in-year admissions system - report by London Councils Pupils who change schools during term-time have to navigate a challenging system, which leads to some children missing out on their education, a new report by London Councils has revealed. 19 July 2023
Boroughs collaborate on new website to promote children’s work profession and careers in the capital The online platform is the first time all 33 London local authorities will post their job adverts for children's social workers on a single site. 6 July 2023
Sharp fall in private rental listings means London’s housing pressures going from ‘bad to disastrous’ Research commissioned by London Councils and partners reveals a 41% reduction in properties available for private rent since the pandemic. 5 July 2023
Statement on the 6th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire "Today our thoughts are with the families of people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire, the survivors and the wider North Kensington community." 14 June 2023
Renting reform ‘essential’ in face of worsening housing crisis London Councils welcomes the Renters' Reform Bill. 17 May 2023
Homelessness data shows need for ‘emergency action’ London Councils responds to the latest government statistics on temporary accommodation in England. 11 May 2023
Boroughs issue ‘severe weather warning’ for future rough sleeping support The increasing frequency of severe weather means more danger for those sleeping on the streets and extra pressure on local services. 4 May 2023