Boroughs argue ‘flawed’ deprivation measures risk undermining the government’s aim of ensuring funding follows need. For example, the deprivation measure currently proposed gives ‘road distance to a ...

London Councils and Trust for London commissioned new research from Savills into London’s private rented sector. This report assesses whether there has been a sustained reduction in the size of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

The government’s Spending Review is a vital opportunity to end the “permacrisis” in town hall budgets and boost economic growth in the capital, London Councils says. The cross-party group highlights ...

Find out about the One World Living Single-Use Plastics Pledge, an initiative launched by the London Councils Climate Team.

London Councils has described a new report from the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) as the latest evidence of “the severe and worsening pressures” facing borough finances. The LGIU found that ...

London Councils is urging the government to ensure its Fair Funding Review 2.0 proposals distribute funding to local authorities fairly and efficiently on the basis of need. However, London Councils’ ...

London Councils has welcomed the launch of the new National Planning Policy Framework, which it describes as an “important part of the jigsaw” for increasing housebuilding and delivering much-needed ...

London Councils commissioned Ipsos to carry out a survey of around 1,000 London residents, asking about their perceptions of a range of different topics - including housing affordability, building new ...

London Councils has made a representation to the government’s multi-year Spending Review. In this representation, London Councils makes the case for investment to end the crisis in town hall finances ...

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.