Consultation launched on next phase of Grants Programme London Councils is inviting people and organisations across the capital to respond to a new consultation on the future of the next phase of its Grants Programme. 10 May 2024
Boroughs warn of ‘mission impossible’ on social housing amid £700m budget ‘black hole’ London Councils' new analysis highlights the impact of the government's policy on social rent levels. 18 March 2024
Hundreds of refugees sleeping rough in London amid ‘dramatic spike’ in homelessness London Councils points to a 234% increase since September 2023. 13 March 2024
Budget leaves borough finances under 'relentless squeeze' London Councils responds to the Chancellor's announcements. 6 March 2024
Spiralling London rough sleeping figures ‘latest evidence of homelessness emergency’ New government data reveals a 32% rise in London rough sleeping. 29 February 2024
£90m monthly spending on homeless accommodation ‘threatens to bankrupt boroughs’ Boroughs' monthly spending on temporary accommodation grew by 40% last year. 28 February 2024
"Homelessness is the worst possible outcome for Ukrainian guests" London Councils has responded to a new report from a parliamentary committee raising concerns about homelessness among Ukrainians in the UK. 23 February 2024
Borough finance chiefs make Household Support Fund plea The Society of London Treasurers is calling for the fund to be extended. 14 February 2024
London Councils warns of £400m shortfall as MPs vote on funding The local government finance settlement for 2024-25 will leave boroughs grappling with an "enormous" funding gap. 6 February 2024
"Now is the time to urgently work with councils" - London Councils responds to LUHC Committee report on financial distress in local authorities London Councils' response to the LUHC Committee's report on the findings of its inquiry into financial distress in local authorities. 1 February 2024