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Key concerns on adult social care 'remain unaddressed’

London Councils responds to the launch of the government's white paper.

1 December 2021

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World AIDS Day: London boroughs look to end new HIV infections by 2030

Reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the first HIV diagnosis in the UK, London local government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving zero new HIV diagnoses within the decade.

1 December 2021

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'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

Leader of London Councils and Mayor of London convene London Climate Summit to build powerful coalition tackling the climate crisis ahead of COP26

Ahead of the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference starting in Glasgow on Sunday, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and leader of London Councils, Cllr Georgia Gould, will today welcome London’s leaders, businesses and communities to the London Climate Summit.

28 October 2021

Urban Britain unites to call on Government to grasp green growth and jobs opportunity ahead of tomorrow’s budget and spending review

As world leaders prepare to visit Glasgow for the COP26 Climate Summit and ahead of a crucial Spending Review tomorrow, 36 of the UK’s major cities have come together to call on Government to work with them to deliver a just transition to net zero.

26 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

UK Core Cities and London Represent Half a Trillion-Pound Investment Opportunity

UK Core Cities and London represent half a trillion pound investment opportunity, says new report. Investing in net zero projects such as solar panels, building retrofit and electric vehicle charging points across the eleven Core Cities and London will create a £500 billion investment opportunity, according to new research.

21 October 2021