Boroughs warn of 'bleak future' for social housing without more investment London Councils responds to a report from parliament's LUHC committee. 8 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
Boroughs concerned by decision on Right to Buy rules London Councils responds to the government ending its policy of letting local authorities keep 100% of Right to Buy sales receipts. 11 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
Employment and skills devolution call as boroughs get 18,000 Londoners into work London boroughs got 18,000 Londoners into work during the pandemic via a delegated employment support programme, new figures from the Job Entry Targeted Support (JETS) Programme reveal. 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