‘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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Key concerns on adult social care 'remain unaddressed’
London Councils responds to the launch of the government's white paper.
1 December 2021
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
Majority of Londoners have increased level of concern about climate change – new poll shows
Two-thirds of Londoners (66%) have had an increased level of concern about climate change in the last 12 months, new polling commissioned by London Councils reveals.
19 October 2021
Boroughs renew push on preventing HIV
Boroughs have launched a campaign highlighting the importance of HIV prevention
13 September 2021