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 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 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 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 receives 30% of total funding available via the programme - £11.7bn over 10 years to invest in social and affordable homes across the capital.

• 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 ...

Press release ‘The sums don’t add up’ – almost half of London boroughs at bankruptcy risk due to school SEND funding pressures 5 June 2025 ...

Boroughs in the capital must reduce their spending on council housing by £264m to avoid busting their budgets over the next three years, a new report from London Councils reveals. Boroughs fear the ...

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 ...