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
Budget leaves borough finances under 'relentless squeeze' London Councils responds to the Chancellor's announcements. 6 March 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
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
‘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
Much-needed funding boost welcome but no ‘age of optimism’ for council finances – London Councils responds to the Budget and Spending Review London Councils has welcomed the much-needed increase in funding announced by the Chancellor, while stating that the boost will not be enough to establish an age of optimism in local government finances. 27 October 2021
‘Investment in local services is down payment on economic growth’ Ahead of the Budget and Spending Review, London Councils emphasises the priorities for securing economic recovery and levelling up in the capital. 25 October 2021