Cllr Peter John
Why the capital needs skills devolution
Cllr Peter John makes the case for comprehensive devolution of skills policy to the capital.
Small steps to fairer opportunities
Devolution of the work and health programme to London is helping the capital’s boroughs on their journey towards achieving inclusive growth. Peter John explains.
Back to school
Councils are achieving great results on education in London but question marks over government funding raise serious concerns over staff, standards and child outcomes. Cllr Peter John reflects on the lessons of the London Councils’ Education Summit
London lays the foundations for capital skills
According to London Councils, which represents the 32 boroughs and the City of London, local government must have a central role to play in building London’s workforce and ensuring it continues to thrive. Cllr Peter John makes the case for local government’s role in helping the capital work harder, smarter and better
Home and housed
Southwark LBC’s Cllr Peter John outlines how London’s biggest social landlord is embracing the challenge of providing affordable housing.
Aiming higher
Cllr Peter John explains how London boroughs can learn from the links between higher education and economic growth.
Meeting the challenge
London's Councils' Skills Challenge report makes sobering reading. Cllr Peter John argues that better help would be provided by devolving power down.