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
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Boroughs seek ‘funding and freedom’ in Spring Statement to tackle London’s high unemployment
London Councils is calling for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver at least the same amount of support to the capital as under previous EU funding.
22 March 2022
London-wide approach to digital inclusion needed for post-pandemic recovery, new study reveals
LOTI's comprehensive study of digital inclusion activity across the capital proposes pan-London measures to bridge the digital divide.
28 February 2022
Levelling up risks letting down Londoners, warn boroughs
London Councils responds to the government's white paper on levelling up.
2 February 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
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
‘Tough times ahead’ for council finances
London Councils responds to the local government finance settlement for 2022/23.
16 December 2021
Londoners feel cost of living squeeze
New polling commissioned for London Councils shows that the cost of living is now the most important issue facing Londoners.
16 December 2021
Now’s the time to support London’s vibrant local high streets this Small Business Saturday
London Councils is encouraging Londoners to show their support for London’s local high streets and small independent businesses this Small Business Saturday.
3 December 2021
'A mandatory national transfer scheme is an important first step'
London Councils' response to the news that the government is making the National Transfer Scheme for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children mandatory.
23 November 2021