Recommendations
Executive is asked to:
a. Note the update on the progress of both bills
b. Note the recent announcement about homelessness and London Councils’ approach to discretionary housing payments
Item 5 - Legislation affecting Housing in London (E19/16)
Summary
This paper updates leaders on the progress of the Housing and Planning and Welfare Reform and Work Bills as they proceed through parliament. London Councils has been actively lobbying throughout the passage of both bills to promote and support amendments in the interests of London’s housing. This paper provides an update on the next stages of this work, as well as recent announcements from the Government in relation to welfare and homelessness.