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Government urged to reveal schools’ funding figures

Released: 22 May 2012

London Councils is pressing the Government to reveal how it calculates school funding across the capital. ...
Business rates changes too centralist and not enough to boost growth

Released: 21 May 2012

London Councils urges the government to let councils control more of the business rates raised in their area to boost local economic growth and services. ...
Reject school funding reforms, London Councils advises Government

Released: 21 May 2012

London Councils' response to Department for Education's consultation Next Steps Towards A Fairer System...
London Councils calls for urgent reform of adult social care funding

Released: 15 May 2012

Introducing the Dilnot Commission’s proposals on the funding of adult social care could increase costs in London by £330m, within the first year. This represents an 11.4% rise from current spending levels of £2.8 billion a year, to £3.16 billion a year. ...
London’s councils ready to forge stronger partnership with Mayor

Released: 05 May 2012

London’s local government leaders are looking forward to a closer and strengthened partnership with the newly elected Mayor of London for the next four years. ...