Press releases

Cities, investment and innovation experts have today (Thursday July 1st) launched a Commission which begins the process of identifying a transformational programme of Green Growth for the UK’s cities.
Initial analysis by the Commission of UK city climate plans suggests that meeting net zero in London and the UK’s Core Cities could bring up to £330bn of investment into the UK.

With the latest employment data showing the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on London’s economy, London Councils is launching a blueprint for how boroughs will work with the business community to boost recovery.

In preparation for the delayed step 4 easing of social distancing restrictions, Do It London’s ‘Four Sure’ campaign reminds Londoners to protect their sexual health.

Consumption-based emissions by London boroughs have declined on average over the last two decades but there is still much more work to do in order to reach emission targets, warns a new report by London Councils and ReLondon.

London Councils responds to the Prime Minister's announcement that the final step of the roadmap will be delayed until at least the 19th July.

London boroughs have welcomed the series of measures brought in by national government in the years following the Grenfell Tower fire, but highlight critical issues that still must be resolved to ensure a fire safety regime that is “fit for purpose.”

London Councils' response to changes to the National Transfer Scheme, which shares out responsibility for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) across local authorities

London Councils, TfL and a core group of London boroughs announce the beginning of London's rented e-scooter trial.

A major new report from Shelter highlights 17.5 million people are impacted by the housing emergency.

London boroughs have warned of a fast-approaching summer wave of homelessness in the capital.