Boroughs fear impact of reduced funding for homelessness prevention
Reduced government funding risks undermining homelessness prevention work in the capital, London boroughs have warned.
25 March 2022
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Spring Statement: Boroughs warn of ‘hard times for many Londoners'
Even with the support measures unveiled by the chancellor, boroughs are braced for many of their residents facing cost-of-living pressures.
23 March 2022
65% of homeless Londoners in temporary accommodation are women, figures reveal
Snapshot analysis shows almost double the number of homeless women than men are in temporary accommodation in London.
8 March 2022
Boroughs welcome new approach to rough sleeping
London is to become an 'early adopter' of data-led methods for achieving the goal of ending rough sleeping.
1 March 2022
Far from rosy financial outlook for boroughs as pressures continue
The government’s boost to local authority funding provides short-term relief but cannot disguise the extreme pressures town halls will continue to face.
24 January 2022
Government's cladding finance proposals to industry are 'fair and much-needed'
London Councils welcomes the government's proposed new deal with the residential property developer industry to help fix the cladding crisis.
10 January 2022
London sees 60% rise in number of homeless children since 2011
More than 86,000 children in the capital are set to spend Christmas in temporary accommodation.
24 December 2021
4,000 Afghan arrivals to spend winter in temporary hotel accommodation in London
Boroughs are playing an instrumental role in delivering wraparound support to families living in hotels.
22 December 2021
Boroughs welcome funding boost to protect and vaccinate London’s rough sleepers
The government has announced additional funding for councils' support for rough sleepers.
20 December 2021
‘Tough times ahead’ for council finances
London Councils responds to the local government finance settlement for 2022/23.
16 December 2021