‘Tough times ahead’ for council finances
London Councils responds to the local government finance settlement for 2022/23.
16 December 2021
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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
Now’s the time to support London’s vibrant local high streets this Small Business Saturday
London Councils is encouraging Londoners to show their support for London’s local high streets and small independent businesses this Small Business Saturday.
3 December 2021
'A mandatory national transfer scheme is an important first step'
London Councils' response to the news that the government is making the National Transfer Scheme for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children mandatory.
23 November 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
Help us get more than 100,000 young Londoners into work, boroughs urge
One in five young Londoners is unemployed and they urgently need more support to make a positive start to their working lives, according to London Councils, the cross-party group that represents the 32 London boroughs and the City of London Corporation.
26 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
Boroughs pledge support for business as challenges for London’s economic recovery loom
With the latest employment data showing the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on London’s economy, London Councils is launching a blueprint for how boroughs will work with the business community to boost recovery.
29 June 2021
National Primary Offer Day 2021 - 98% get a preferred school place
98 per cent of children due to start primary school in London this September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools.
16 April 2021
Almost ‘one in ten’ Londoners to be unemployed by December
New research from London Councils suggests a rising tide of job losses due to Covid-19's continuing impact.
26 March 2021