Spring Statement: Boroughs warn of ‘hard times for many Londoners'
Even with the support measures unveiled by the chancellor, boroughs are braced for many of their residents facing cost-of-living pressures.
23 March 2022
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Far from rosy financial outlook for boroughs as pressures continue
The government’s boost to local authority funding provides short-term relief but cannot disguise the extreme pressures town halls will continue to face.
24 January 2022
‘Tough times ahead’ for council finances
London Councils responds to the local government finance settlement for 2022/23.
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
Prime Minister's speech on levelling up
London Councils' response to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's speech on levelling up the country, from our Chair, Cllr Georgia Gould.
16 July 2021
‘Bare minimum on addressing the homelessness crisis’ – London Councils responds to the Budget’s housing measures
The cross-party group London Councils has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to extend the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit for six months, but describes this as the “bare minimum” needed to stop homelessness rates increasing even further.
3 March 2021
Boroughs fear “cliff-edge ending to support” in Budget
The upcoming Budget must support London’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic by giving local government the funding and powers to ignite the economy and boost jobs in an inclusive way, according to membership group London Councils.
2 March 2021