London Councils' survey reveals a 39% monthly increase in homelessness presentations by refugees and asylum-seekers evicted from Home Office accommodation.
Cllr Jas Athwal, London Councils Executive Member for Community Safety and Violence Against Women and Girls, responds to today's announcement of the new Policing Plan for London.
Funding for Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) support services is fragmented, complex and difficult to understand, leading to some victims and survivors falling through the gaps, a new report commissioned by London Councils reveals.
Cllr Jas Athwal, London Councils Executive Member for Community Safety and Violence Against Women and Girls, responds to the Casey Report published today.
One year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the launch of the Homes for Ukraine visa scheme, London boroughs are thanking London’s local communities for offering sanctuary and support to thousands of Ukrainians arriving in the capital.
Third sector organisations supporting Londoners facing sexual and domestic abuse and homelessness are being encouraged to apply for London Councils’ new four-year grants programme.
The new grants programme, which will run from 2022 to 2026, is funded by London’s boroughs and will provide support to London’s most vulnerable residents.