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
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
Boroughs respond to 'brownfield presumption' planning reform proposals London Councils highlights the range of challenges facing housebuilding in the capital. 13 February 2024
London sees 60% rise in number of homeless children since 2011 More than 86,000 children in the capital are set to spend Christmas in temporary accommodation. 24 December 2021
Boroughs welcome funding boost to protect and vaccinate London’s rough sleepers The government has announced additional funding for councils' support for rough sleepers. 20 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