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London Councils has today published new guidance to support boroughs’ roll out of cross-pavement electric vehicle (EV) ...
Responding to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, Cllr Claire Holland, Chair of London Councils, said: ...
London Councils' new guidance on cross-pavement electric vehicle charging helps residents without driveways to safely charge their electric vehicles at home. Electric Vehicle Revolution Hits the ...
View for more news and press releasesReport commissioned by London Councils and the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services details hardships faced by children and young people seeking ...
Investment in social and affordable housing in the capital will get a long-term boost through the government’s Social and Affordable Homes Programme. London will receive up to £11.7bn over ten years, ...
The leaders of the 32 London boroughs have made a united cross-party call for “a seat at the table” as part of a new devolution settlement for the capital. In a joint public statement, the 32 leaders ...
London boroughs say they face a £500m funding gap in the coming year, despite receiving a 6.6% increase to their Core Spending Power. Responding to the local government finance settlement 2025-26, ...
This report from London Councils sets out the latest key facts and figures relating to homelessness in the capital, while also sharing policy priorities for tackling the crisis.
Responding to the Chancellor’s speech on housing and planning reform, London boroughs have welcomed the renewed focus on housebuilding. The announcements included investment in council planning ...
The London boroughs are forecasting an ongoing decline in demand for school places from 2024-25 to 2028-29 across the region. London Councils’ analysis of the four year school places forecasts of all ...
London local authorities face worsening pressure in their budgets for council housing. This report warns that boroughs will need to reduce their spending on council housing by £264m in real terms over ...