‘Our tenants deserve better’ – boroughs commit to improving social housing services The London Housing Directors' Group has led a new shared vision for delivering high-quality landlord services to council tenants in the capital. 12 April 2023
Long-awaited Right to Buy rules changes a ‘shot in the arm’ for council housing The government is lifting restrictions on how local authorities use the money raised through council house sales. 3 April 2023
Boroughs launch training academy for staff ‘building next generation of council housing’ The Housing Development Academy will help ensure London has the skills to deliver more council-built homes. 24 March 2023
Boroughs warn at least one child in every London classroom is homeless London Councils shares its latest homelessness analysis ahead of the Budget. 15 March 2023
Upcoming Budget must ‘get London back in business’, say MPs The APPG for London seeks fresh support for the capital's economic recovery. 13 March 2023
'Appalling figures' are latest evidence of worsening homelessness crisis London Councils comments on a new report from the charity Shelter. 9 March 2023
Boroughs to boost apprentice opportunities for young and diverse Londoners London Councils is bringing together leaders and chief executives as part of a collective action to boost recruitment of young and diverse apprentices. 21 February 2023
Shelter report shows London remains ‘epicentre of homelessness crisis’ One in 58 Londoners is homeless, according to the latest figures. 11 January 2023
Study shows boroughs’ welfare support for struggling residents is ‘bulwark against homelessness and despair’ A report commissioned by London Councils shows that boroughs provide a vital safety net to households in financial crisis. 4 January 2023
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