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WHITEHALL

Plans floated to tackle secure children's home shortage

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2022

Plans have been floated for a secure children’s home that could be used by councils across London.

FINANCE

Council tax hikes won't be enough, Hunt warned

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2022

Council tax rises alone will not be enough to bridge the gaping budget shortfalls faced by local ...

LONDON COUNCILS

Prognosis grim but not incurable

By Cllr Georgia Gould | 24 October 2022

Cllr Georgia Gould says London’s boroughs have sprung into action to help those most at risk from...

LONDON COUNCILS

We need to support communities and colleagues through the cost of living crisis

By Alison Griffin | 10 October 2022

Chief executive of London Councils Alison Griffin says it is important to acknowledge that within...

WHITEHALL

Soaring costs feared over social rent caps

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 20 September 2022

Plans to cap social rent rises could cost London councils £23bn over the next 40 years, figures s...

LONDON COUNCILS

Councils defend housing enforcement record

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

MPs raised doubts over councils' commitment to enforcing housing standards in the private sector.

FINANCE

Pressure grows to raise housing benefits

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2022

Calls have been made to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to prevent a surge in homelessness.

LONDON COUNCILS

Navigating asylum

By Mark Conrad | 17 August 2022

How have councils reacted to the Government’s Full Dispersal proposals for a fairer distribution ...

LONDON COUNCILS

Councils' crucial role in response to the cost of living crisis

By Alison Griffin | 16 August 2022

Local government’s ability to tailor support for the cost of living crisis based on knowledge of ...

WHITEHALL

'Limited pushback' to asylum targets

By Mark Conrad | 15 August 2022

Home Office targets to spread the number of asylum seekers around the UK have met with only limit...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

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Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

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