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- Fantastic to hold London Councils' Leaders Committee AGM today, where London local authority leaders gathered to elect our Chair and Executive. More details here: beta.londoncouncils.gov.uk/news/2022/lond… #localgov #leadership
- Today's #AutumnStatement will not close the colossal £700m funding gap boroughs face next year. As our chair @Georgia_Gould says: "Borough finances remain in a critical condition, which means a bleak future for local services." Read our press release: beta.londoncouncils.gov.uk/news/2022/boro…
- The #LevellingUpWhitePaper provides little assurance that deprived communities in the capital will benefit from the government’s policy programme. Read our full response here: beta.londoncouncils.gov.uk/news/2022/leve… #localgov
- We are delighted to announce that Alison Griffin @SBCCExec has been appointed Chief Executive of London Councils. She will take up her role in July. Read more: londoncouncils.gov.uk/press-release/… @Georgia_Gould @TeresaONeillLBB @City_McGuinness @ruthdombey @SouthendBC #localgov #leadership
- With a major incident declared in London due to the pandemic reaching almost uncontrollable levels, boroughs are reluctantly speaking to faith leaders to ask that they consider voluntarily closing communal worship spaces. A message from our Chair @georgia_gould #keeplondonsafe
- Tonight's @BBCLondonNews showed London boroughs going above and beyond to support Londoners during the #coronavirus pandemic, at significant financial cost. We're keen to ensure government recognises & fully funds councils' work as London strives to recover and rebuild #localgov
- Ending the freeze on Local Housing Allowance is the single fastest way the government can reverse the deeply concerning rise in homelessness in London and across the country. Ahead of next week's #AutumnStatement, we've sent a cross-party letter to @Jeremy_Hunt urging an
- 📢 Senior appointment news! London Councils has appointed @PialiDG as Strategy Director: London's Future. Read more here: beta.londoncouncils.gov.uk/news/2022/lond… #localgov #recruitment
- After a decade of massive funding reductions, London borough budgets are on the brink of crisis. Today London Councils is launching a major campaign calling for long-term investment in local public services #lcsummit londoncouncils.gov.uk/our-key-themes…
- Here's our statement on tonight's decision to ensure all primary schools in all London boroughs remain closed for the next two weeks londoncouncils.gov.uk/press-release/… #localgov #schools #coronavirus
- 🔌⚡️🚗🚚 London will be investing £35.7 million in new electric vehicle charge points - with a focus on distributing them fairly so they are accessible to all communities: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan… #localgov #ElectricVehicles @mayorofhackney
- Today we’re #celebrating 🎉 the people who are working so hard to make sure London's vital services continue. Use the #LondonTogether hashtag to discover incredible local stories of people working hard to keep services running despite all the challenges that this virus brings.
- From today, it is compulsory to wear face coverings in shops and supermarkets in England, as well as on public transport. You may also use a scarf, bandana, religious garment or hand-made cloth covering but these must securely fit round the side of the face.
