New data published this week show London’s homelessness crisis continues to escalate, with boroughs now spending £5.5 million a day on homelessness in 2024-25 – up from £4.2 million a day in 2023-24.

London boroughs continue to demonstrate the value of preventative approaches in improving outcomes for residents and reducing demand on public services. This collection of case studies highlights a ...

London Councils has welcomed the appointment of Steve Reed MP as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The cross-party group emphasises how boroughs in the capital are ...

The Labour Party Conference will take place in Liverpool, 28 September-1 October 2025. Attendees are welcome to join us on Tuesday 30 September, 10:30-11:45am in Room 4B, ACC Liverpool (inside the ...

London Councils has urged the government to reconsider key elements of plans to reform council funding in its response to the Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation, which closed recently. In particular ...

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 authorities fairly and efficiently on the basis of need. However, London Councils’ ...

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 ...

Responding to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, Cllr Claire Holland, Chair of London Councils, said: “This is an important moment in the UK's devolution journey, demonstrating ...

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, ...

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 ...