Response to government announcements on housing and planning London Councils calls for focus on building more affordable homes. 24 July 2023
Sharp fall in private rental listings means London’s housing pressures going from ‘bad to disastrous’ Research commissioned by London Councils and partners reveals a 41% reduction in properties available for private rent since the pandemic. 5 July 2023
Consumption-based emissions by London boroughs have reduced but far more is needed to meet targets, warns new report The impact of Londoner’s lifestyles on the climate challenge continues to reduce each year, but there is still more work to do to have a fighting chance of meeting net zero targets, warns a new report by London Councils, ReLondon and the GLA. 26 June 2023
Statement on the 6th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire "Today our thoughts are with the families of people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire, the survivors and the wider North Kensington community." 14 June 2023
Renting reform ‘essential’ in face of worsening housing crisis London Councils welcomes the Renters' Reform Bill. 17 May 2023
Homelessness data shows need for ‘emergency action’ London Councils responds to the latest government statistics on temporary accommodation in England. 11 May 2023
Boroughs issue ‘severe weather warning’ for future rough sleeping support The increasing frequency of severe weather means more danger for those sleeping on the streets and extra pressure on local services. 4 May 2023
Figures show London’s 2024 target for council housebuilding beaten already London Councils welcomes new data from the GLA. 3 May 2023
‘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