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 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’ ...

Briefing on plans to reform local government funding, with London Councils' analysis of what these mean for the capital. 'London needs fair funding' - briefing on the local government funding reforms ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

First London Surface Water Strategy leads the way in making London resilient to flooding Partners across London will work together to manage flood risks and avoid major disruption to people’s lives ...

The health emergency badge (HEB) is for people involved in the delivery of primary healthcare attending medical emergencies in patients' homes. All London Boroughs have agreed to the scheme, although ...

Freedom Pass Freedom Pass provides Londoners over the age of 66 and those with eligible disabilities free public transport across the capital and on local buses across England. Find out more about ...

Taxi card applications vary by borough. Enter your postcode to find the specific form and instructions for your area.

Call for Proposals London Councils is inviting proposals for the 2026-2030 Pan-London Grants Programme, a four-year initiative which will deliver vital services from April 2026 to March 2030, across ...