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One in 50 Londoners in temporary accommodation, data suggests

Around one in 50 Londoners were living in temporary accommodation this spring, according to data from the body representing local councils in the capital. The “appalling” statistic is the “latest evidence of the homelessness disaster unfolding in ...

03 Aug 2023 at 00:01

More children in London get first choice of primary school amid fall in demand

More children in London have secured a place at their top choice of primary school amid a decrease in demand for places across the capital. The number of applications for places at primary schools in the capital has fallen this year – and ...

17 Apr 2023 at 17:00

Three in 10 London pupils miss out on first choice of secondary school

Around three in 10 children in London missed out on a place at their top choice of secondary school, according to figures collated by London Councils. The total number of applications for places at secondary schools in the capital fell ...

01 Mar 2024 at 17:00

Alarm over rise in refugees sleeping rough after Home Office evictions

Hundreds of refugees faced the prospect of being left exposed to life-threatening temperatures in London after being evicted from Home Office accommodation, figures suggest. Information shared with the PA news agency shows 242 evicted ...

13 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Councils warn of acute pressures despite funding boost next year

Urban and rural councils have warned that the increase in funding next year announced by the Government will not relieve acute pressures on local services. Changes to the draft local government finance settlement included a £700 ...

19 Dec 2024 at 12:11

Rental e-bike firms could face fines over blocked pavements

Rental e-bike operators could be fined as part of measures to tackle “significant safety issues” around poor parking in London. Transport for London (TfL) published a new “enforcement policy” in response to widespread concerns ...

26 Nov 2024 at 14:37

Councils warn of ‘devastating’ London homelessness and housing crisis

Homelessness and the housing crisis are having a “devastating impact” on Londoners and “wreaking havoc” on boroughs’ finances, councils have warned. “Skyrocketing” numbers of homeless people requiring temporary accommodation ...

12 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Analysis finds devolved tax powers could add £4 billion for local services

Allowing councils to administer and retain taxes generated locally would boost funding for services by more than £4 billion in many areas and “supercharge” economic growth, a new analysis suggests. The report argues that ...

16 Jul 2025 at 16:18

Councils warn new funding formula will ‘devastate’ children’s services

Planned changes to the way funding allocations for children’s services are calculated would have a “devastating impact” on key services in London and beyond, councils have warned. They say the new approach, which is ...

01 Aug 2025 at 11:50

MPs call for local authorities to be handed control of council tax

Councils should be given control over council tax as the current broken link between the local charge and the quality of services risks undermining local democracy, MPs have warned. An inquiry into the financial ...

23 Jul 2025 at 00:01

‘Thousands of drivers paying invalid traffic fines every year’

Thousands of drivers each year are paying traffic fines which should not have been issued, according to new analysis. The AA said recent rulings by London Tribunals’ traffic adjudicators show at least six ...

22 Jan 2025 at 00:01

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