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’ ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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