The Latest Breaking News from London Councils

London’s housing crisis ‘unmanageable’ as one in 50 now homeless

One in 50 Londoners are now homeless and the capital’s housing crisis is becoming “unmanageable”, it was warned on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

One in 50 Londoners in temporary accommodation, data suggests

London Councils estimated there were 169,393 Londoners living in temporary accommodation at the time of its survey, including 83,473 children.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

London councils hit with backlash over plans to hike motoring fines from £130 to possibly £160

Councils have launched a consultation over increasing the parking, bus lane and yellow box penalties

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023

Demand for London primary schools falls again, as more children offered their first choice

Resulting drop in funding could see schools forced to close, cut staff and reduce curriculum, councils warn

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Drop in London primary applications puts future of some schools at risk

Demand for reception class places fell by 2.7% this year, prompting fears some institutions may be forced to merge or close

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

Over 10,000 London children fail to get first choice of primary school

Families across the capital have been finding out which school their children will start at in September

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023

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

Falling birth rate and families moving out of the city during pandemic and following Brexit has led to a decline in applications, councils say.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Government faces legal fight against asylum seeker housing at RAF bases, warns Tory MP

Plans to place migrants in disused military bases were savaged by Tory MPs who warned of legal action against the Government

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2023

Rishi Sunak slams Westminster Council over ‘eyewatering’ pay hike for cabinet members

Cabinet members are to get a 45 per cent pay rise while increasing rents for council tenants

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2023

A child in every London classroom is homeless, new analysis finds ahead of Spring Budget

One in 23 children in London homeless, new analysis suggests, as London councils urge Chancellor to take action

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2023