London boroughs are calling for the government to “reexamine” proposed changes to the way it assesses need for children’s services, as research suggests the reforms fail to account for housing poverty ...

London Councils is urging the government to ensure its Fair Funding Review 2.0 proposals distribute funding to local ...

London Councils has welcomed a new parliamentary report on the financial crisis facing local government. Among its recommendations, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee says that ...

London Councils' new guidance on cross-pavement electric vehicle charging helps residents without driveways to safely charge their electric vehicles at home.

London Councils has issued a statement following the publication of the government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

View for more news and press releasesIn the face of worsening pressures, boroughs respond to 'hugely welcome' housing announcements The government has announced new funding for affordable housing and ...

Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee’s new report on council finances, London Councils agrees with its assessment of a “fast-approaching cliff edge for under-pressure authorities.” Boroughs in ...

London named top region in Climate Emergency UK’s latest Scorecards, achieving 57% – the highest score of any region Landmark initiatives like Warmer Homes London and the Green Growth Pipeline are ...

• Report commissioned by London Councils and the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services details hardships faced by children and young people seeking asylum on their own in the capital ...

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

Press release Housebuilding boost ‘hugely welcome’ but funding reform now ‘make or break’ for borough budgets 11 June 2025 ...