Publications

Report launched - Engaging London's Communities

Description of 2012 report 'Engaging London's Communities' by Professor Tony Travers of the LSE

Improving health and social care in London: supporting integrated commissioning

In November 2011, London Councils commissioned this research to explore where there might be opportunities for, and benefits of, integrating commissioning support arrangements at a local level. An important aim of this research was to explore the increased value for money and effectiveness that greater integration between the commissioning functions of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and local government could bring.

Technical Reforms of Council Tax: Consultation Response

Response to DECC's feed-in tariff consultation

Response to DECC's fedd-in tariff consultation

Costing a packet - minimising packaging waste

This paper sets out London Councils' position on packaging waste and identifies lobbying priorities and workstreams for 2011 - 2013.

Provisional local government finance settlement 2012-13

London Councils' first briefing on the provisional local government finance settlement 2012-13

Consultation on changes to capital finance regulations and guidance Oct-Nov 2011

The government published a consultation on changes to Capital Finance Regulations and CLG Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Guidance on 11 October 2011. London Councils submitted this response to the consultation on 22 November 2011.

London Councils responds to the panel looking into the cause of the August riots

London Councils responds to the panel looking into the cause of the August riots, also setting out the immediate response to the riots, and the recovery work which has been underway since they happened.

Does the Cap fit? An Analysis of the Impact of Welfare Reform in London

This study provides an analysis of the scale and degree of housing unaffordability that may result from the Universal Credit Cap. It also considers the options available to households as a result and the potential impact on selected local government services.

Academy Funding Transfer 2011/12 & 2012/13

Funding consultation response on the Academy topslice (LACSEG).

Local Government Resource Review: Consultation Response

London Councils' response to the Government's proposals for the local retention of business rates in the Local Government Resource Review

Localising support for council tax in England: Consultation Response

London Councils' response to the Localising support for council tax benefit consultation

Ludlow Six Lives

Each of the six lives featured in this publication has been positively affected by one of the projects shortlisted for this year's Andy Ludlow Awards.

School Funding Reform

London Councils' responses to the Government's 2011 consultation on school funding reform.

Diabetes Integrated Care Research

London Councils reserach project exploring models of integrated care in London to treat type 2 Diabetes and barriers to effective integration of Diabetes Care

Schools Reform Research Project

London Councils commissioned social research agency EdComs to conduct a survey of all London’s schools to gain a fuller picture of their experiences working with local authorities and their views on the current education reforms.

Breaking down barriers to cycling

A joint report with London Cycling Campaign published in 2008 which sets out a number of recommendations to increase cycling in London.

Breaking down barriers to walking

Published in 2008 by London Councils, Living Streets and Walk London, this report identifies a number of barriers to walking in the capital and sets out a number of recommendations to increase walking in London. Some - but not all - of these were subsequently adopted in the Mayor�s Transport Strategy.

Response to 2nd ODA Transport Plan

London Councils response to the Olympic Delivery Authority's (ODA) second tranport plan. This response was submitted in March 2010

Fuel poverty

Impacts of universal credit system on fuel poverty in London

Investing in London

Infrastructure developments have traditionally been largely financed by central government and coordinated by regional development agencies (the GLA Group in London). Now that the London Development Agency (LDA) is winding down and central government funding for regeneration has virtually ceased, London boroughs face increasing difficulty in securing funding to support economic development/regeneration, particularly for larger scale projects.

Cutting waste not services

This report includes some unconventional ideas to manage London’s waste, many of which have been around for a number of years. In this unprecedented financial climate, now may be the right time to put these ideas forward for wider discussion and possibly into practice.

Response to CLG consultation on change from commercial to residential use of property

London Councils welcomes this opportunity to comment on DCLG's consultation on the relaxation of planning rules from business to residential use.

NO2 Air Quality Plans consultation response

London Councils' response to defra's NO2 Air Quality Plan consultation 2011

Local Environmental Quality in Times of Austerity

In times of austerity, when cuts to local government funding appear almost daily in the news headlines, how do residents of London prioritise public services? And, are these priorities changing in the face of this increasingly challenging financial climate?

Flood and Water Management Act

London Councils' 2009 response to the draft flood and water management bill

River Basin Management Plan

London Councils' response to the 2009 draft River Basin Management Plan

High Speed Rail

London councils' position on high speed rail

Response to the Mayor's Air Quality Strategy

London Councils' response to the Mayor's draft Air Quality Strategy 2010

Response to the RUS Consultation

London Councils' response to Network Rail's Rail Utilisation Strategy 2011

Resourcing London - a model for retained business rates

A report on a window of opportunity to reform the bureaucratic way that local services are funded via a review of business rates and formula grant funding.

Government review of waste policy in England 2011

On 14 June 2011, the government published the conclusions of its review of waste policies in England. Find London Councils response here.

'Universal credit' - welfare reform research

Report aiming to understand whether households living in London are disadvantaged by the design of the Universal Credit, its level of provision and whether this inhibits options for moving into work.

Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry

Response to the Environmental Audit Committee's air quality inquiry

Parking compliance research

London Councils commissioned Colin Buchanan to undertake a piece of research into parking compliance in London.

School Place Shortfall

2011 London Council analysis on the shortfall in school places across London and the robustness of the methodology for allocating 2011/12 school place funding

Enviro-crime busters

Graffiti, fly-tipping, litter, dog fouling� are consistently at the top of residents' concerns and impact hugely on Londoners' quality of life.

Twinning and mentoring session on cost efficiencies in street cleansing

The Twinning and Mentoring (T&M) programme was launched in 2005 by the Government Office for London (GOL) as a mechanism for local authorities in London to share their knowledge and experiences in order to improve overall recycling performance.

Business Plan 2011/12

This business plan sets out our over-arching work themes in 2011/12 alongside the specific work programmes that will underpin them.

Cross-Whitehall Review of Statutory Duties - London Councils Response

Read the full London Councils response to the Cross-Whitehall Review of Statutory Duties

London Councils Annual Review 2010-11

After the dramatic change to the political complexion of London Councils after last year’s local elections, the organisation has faced the challenge of fighting for the best deal for member boroughs while dealing with the impact of major reductions in local government funding.

Shortfall in school place - letter

Open letter from London local suthorities on the shorftall of school places.

Guide to London Councils

Guide to the organisation

Response to Healthy Lives, Healthy People

London Councils' response to: Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our Strategy for Public Health in England

Promoting a savings culture in London

Promoting a savings culture in London: This report explores the cultural factors affecting the decision whether or not to save, and provides a resource for use by Boroughs that wish to support saving

2012 Games and human trafficking research

London Councils has commissioned GLE to review the potential impact 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on trafficking, in the context of a possible increase of people entering the UK due to human trafficking.

London Councils responses to the Mayor's two 2011 CIL consultations

Response from London Councils on the Mayor's proposal that any qualifying development in London will have to pay a levy to the GLA in addition to any developer contribution.

CCTV Code of Practice

CCTV Code of Practice

Civil enforcement officers handbook

The Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO) handbook has been devised after general consultation with London boroughs to provide a standard approach to issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) across London.

Code of Practice on Civil Parking and Traffic Enforcement

Code of Practice on Civil Parking and Traffic Enforcement

Contravention code list

Contravention code list

Parking and traffic charges in London

Parking charges in London

The gang and beyond report

The gang and beyond report: In 2010 London Councils commissioned London Metropolitan University (LMU) to carry out research that would provide officers and practitioners with an insight into the characteristics of gangs and street groups in London.

Footway parking

Footway parking

Loading and unloading

Loading and unloading

Parking for diplomats

Parking for diplomats

Paying to park

Paying to park

Understanding parking penalties

Understanding parking penalties - (Under the Traffic Management Act 2004)

Welfare Reform Bill - briefing - Feb 2011

On 17 February 2011, the government launched the Welfare Reform Bill.

Parking your car in London

Advice on Parking Your Car in London

Invest to Rent

A guide for councillors and other interested parties about the potential use of organisations such as pension funds and insurance companies to bridge the funding gap in building new homes.

Education Bill 2011

Communities should be able to decide what type of school they want for their children � and local authorities are best placed make sure the all views are taken into account when determining what type of education provision they would like in their areas.

Local government finance settlement - what is needed for London

Local government finance settlement - what is needed for London

Response to the GLA mobility consultation

In December 2010 the GLA published a consultation paper on proposals to create a pan-London mobility scheme for London’s social tenants. Such a scheme would allow social renters anywhere in London to apply for a home in a different borough.

Response to call for evidence on the future funding of care and support

London Councils welcomes the opportunity to express our views as part of the review of future funding of care and support. This review takes place at a critical time for local authorities as they face the challenge of delivering high quality social care services, whilst coping with financial challenges and growing demographic pressures.

Response to the HCA's 'Decent homes Backlog Funding for Council Landlords'

London Councils' response to the HCA's consultation on Decent homes backlog funding for local authorities

The impact of budget restrictions

London Councils and Greater London Enterprise (GLE) recently undertook research into how London boroughs are planning to manage their economic development activity in the light of cuts in funding and budget restrictions. This report publishes the findings of that research and sets up the next steps for London Councils and the London boroughs.

Provisional local government finance settlement, 2011-12 to 2012-13 - Capital finance briefing

This briefing on capital finance complements our previous briefings on the Local Government Finance Settlement and on the Education Settlement. It covers aspects of the Local Government Finance Settlement relating to capital finance.

Response to 2011-12 and 2012-13 LGF settlement consultation

The Government published the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for 2011-12 and 2012-13 for consultation on 13 December 2010. London Councils submitted this response to the consultation on Monday 17 January.

Planning for schools development

London Councils' response to the CLG consultation on relaxing planning consent requirements in the area of school building.

London Councils' response to the New Homes Bonus consultation

This response sets out the views of London Councils on the questions raised as part of 'New Homes Bonus' consultation published by CLG on 12 November 2010

Letter to the government on pupil premiums

Read our letter written to the government regarding the concerns that London Councils has about the method which may be used to calculate the amount of pupil premium for deprived children in England.

Education settlement 2011-12

Education settlement 2011-12

Provisional local government finance settlement 2011-12 to 2012-13: Briefing 1

London Councils' first briefing on the Provisional local government finance settlement 2011-13

Croydon: Assistive Technology

Croydon: Assistive Technology

Fixed Penalty Notices for Highways Obstruction Offences

Fixed Penalty Notices for Highways Obstruction Offences

North East London: Stimulating the PA market

North East London: Stimulating the PA market

Supporting London business clusters

Supporting London business clusters. London Councils commissioned research to identify business clusters in London and what support boroughs and their partners could provide to help them develop and grow.

Briefing on cuts to personal social services

London Councils is concerned that local authorities are being placed in a difficult position around the funding of social care, making it extremely difficult for councils to protect front line services.

Schools White Paper - Briefing

The Importance Of Teaching: The Schools White Paper 24 November 2010

Response to 'Local growth: realising every place's potential'

Our response to the government white paper 'Local growth: realising every place's potential'

Briefing on 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People' - public health strategy

Our briefing in response to the government's planned move of public health responsibilities from the NHS back to local authorities.

Children in care

Research commissioned by London Councils to gain a deeper insight into local authority experiences establishing children in care councils

Harrow: Personal budgets and local markets

Harrow: Personal budgets and local markets

Hounslow: Re-ablement team

Hounslow: Re-ablement team

Kensington and Chelsea: Joined-up commissioning

Kensington and Chelsea: Joined-up commissioning

Southwark: Retail model for simple aids

Southwark: Retail model for simple aids

Sutton: Support planning

Sutton: Support planning

Tower Hamlets: idea store

Tower Hamlets: idea store

Waltham Forest: Mildmay community options

Waltham Forest: Mildmay Community Options

Wandsworth: Self-directed support

Wandsworth: Self-directed support

Westminster: information and advice

Westminster: information and advice

Camden: engaging stakeholders

Camden: Engaging stakeholders

Hackney: creative use of a personal budget

Hackney: creative use of a personal budget

Letter to Michael Gove on school capital funding

Letter to Michael Gove on school capital funding

Social care London and England – expenditure and needs

This report sets out details of spending on adult social care in London and how this compares with the rest of the country.

Universal credit

On 11 November 2010, the government published a White Paper on welfare reform;

choice, support, success

This is the regional statement of priorities for the regional planning group for 2011/2012

Confronting London's violent street world - the gang and beyond case studies

Confronting London's violent street world - the gang and beyond case studies

Pan-London Back On Track project

Introducing the Back on Track PRU workbook - the Pan-London Back on Track project that aims to transform PRU in every London borough

London Q&A

A quiz that tests your knowledge of London and teaches you a little about London local government's role in shaping the capital.

Children's services finance - response to the Pupil Premium Consultation

Children's services finance - response to the Pupil Premium Consultation

London Q and A

Learn some lesser known facts and statistics about London through this Q&A - the answers should tell you more about the work of London local government and its role in shaping the capital.

Transport and Environment Committee Annual Review 2009 - 10

The annual report of the work of the London Councils Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2009-10

Comprehensive spending review

Response to the Comprehensive Spending Review 2010

Spending review - Children and Young People

Following October's Spending Review, this briefing gives an overview of the main announcements that will affect Children and Young People's services in London.

Youth Aspiration

London Councils commissioned Ipsos Mori to survey 1,400 pupils aged 14-16 about their aspirations for the future. The teenagers were asked about their plans for further study, training, careers and how they define success.

Local growth: realising every place's potential

Local growth: realising every place's potential

School Capital Funding

London Councils has written to Michael Gove MP urging him to reconsider investing in these schools now, through a new programme of capital investment, given the high levels of deprivation, poor facilities and high demand for places in London.

London Councils' response to the DfT consultation on reforming rail franchising

Our response focuses on franchise specification, contract design and management and revenue risk.

Comprehensive Spending Review briefing from London Councils

This is London Councils initial briefing to borough treasurers, following the publication of the Comperehensive Spening Review on October 20.

Playing Their Part: culture and sport's contribution to local life in the capital

London’s local authorities play a vital role in making London the most exciting cultural city in the world. They support internationally renowned arts centres, local library services, vibrant festivals, carnivals and events, affordable and accessible sport facilities, a network of parks and open spaces that make our capital one of the greenest in the world, fascinating museums, historic buildings and more.

NHS White Paper - consultation response

London Councils' response to the consultation on the NHS White Paper and associated documents.

Response to the Formula Grant Consultation 2010

Response to the consultation on changes to the allocation formulae for three social care grants

London Councils response to the consultation on allocation formulae for three separate social care grants

Policing in the 21st Century: Reconnecting police and and the people

Our response to the government consultation 'Policing in the 21st Century: Reconnecting police and the people'

Rebalancing the Licensing Act

Our response to the 'Rebalancing the Licensing Act' consultation.

Parental involvement in education and the future role of the local authority

London Councils publishes here two pieces of commissioned research on the subject of parental involvement in education and the future role of the local authority.

14-19 and London: an evidence base

14-19 and London: an evidence base

The impact of housing benefit changes - research and briefing

The results of a landlord survey carried out in August 2010, assessing the impact in London of proposals to cap housing benefit payments.

Response to consultation on referendums to veto excessive council tax increases

London Councils' response to consultation on referendums to veto excessive council tax increases.

Good Jobs- Good for health and good for business

A campaign aiming to get employers to commit to providing the best jobs and helping to create a healthy workforce.

Guidance: Gang and group offenders - a practitioner's handbook of ideas and interventions

A practitioner's handbook of ideas and interventions.

Mobility Forum Review

Commissioned research to review the existence and execution of Mobility Forums within London boroughs.

Briefing: emerging adult skills policy

This briefing outlines the main proposals from the government to create a demand-led, less bureaucratic system for adult skills.

Briefing on Local Government Finance Formula Grant Distribution Consultation

This briefing highlights the most significant changes that affect London local government, provides a summary of the proposals, and gives a timeline for London authorities to respond to the consultation.

London Councils response to the 'New Policy Document for Planning Obligations' consultation

Response to the 'New Policy Document for Planning Obligations' consultation.

Political Map of London 2010

A map showing the new political control in the capital at a borough, London Assembly and at parliamentary level.

Briefing on the Pre-June 2010 Budget cuts

Pre-June 2010 Budget cuts briefing shows how the various grants are affected, and also how these cuts affect each borough.

Funding the frontline

The report sets out some of the difficulties faced by local authorities and suggests solutions which would allow a more efficient and locally flexible response to youth crime.

London Child Poverty Commission - legacy report

A report into the progress made in tackling child poverty in the capital by the London Child Poverty Commission - since its establishment in 2006.

Do the Maths

A lobbying report which highlights the pressure authorities in London are under to keep up with demand for places, and ask for additional funding a resource to meet this.

Rent survey 2009/10

A survey of the rents charged by those London boroughs who retain housing stock.

Response to the reform of council housing finance

London Councils’ response to Government’s Reform of Council Housing Finance consultation.

A-Z guide for councillors

A handy guide outlining the roles of some of the key organisations councillors come into contact with, explaining who they are, what they do, where they fit in the map of London governance.

Response to government consultation on english indecies of deprivation

Response to government consultation on english indecies of deprivation

GLA's London Health Inequalities Strategy

The very first London Health Inequalities Strategy, this sets out the health inequalities facing London, the priorities for reducing them and the role to be played by key partners to deliver the objectives.

Transport and Environment Committee annual review 2008/09

The annual report of the work of the London Councils Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2008-09.

Perceptions audit on LWaRB

Commissioned to provide an informed position on member authorities' perceptions of the successes and failures of the Board to date and a view on what its future priorities should be.

Business Plan 2010-11

With both local and national elections imminent, the coming year promises to be a time of tremendous challenge and also opportunity for London local government.

London Councils Annual Review 2009-10

Is a comprehensive report on London Councils activities throughout the preceding year 2009 - 2010

Counting the cost - 2011 census

This booklet highlights some of our concerns at the approach being adopted for the 2011 Census, and proposes practical actions that should be taken now to strengthen the process and achieve a more accurate result.

Four Block Muddle - fundamental flaws in formula funding

This argues that changes made to the formula funding mechanism in 2006-07 have left us with a system that is wholly unsuitable for planning and managing public finance as we go forward in the current economic climate.

Personal Care at Home - Response from London Councils

London Councils' response to the government's Personal Care at Home Bill emphasising London as a region with specific social care needs, costs and pressures.

Delivering the benefits of cycling in Outer London - report summary

The report looks at the barriers to cycling in Outer London boroughs and proposes a range of practical solutions for boroughs to implement.

A future door-to-door strategy for London

London Councils is working to identify a high-level strategy for door-to-door personal transport services, particularly those that are funded by London Boroughs.

Capital crisis - enabling investment in London

The focus of this booklet is to highlight the actions London boroughs need central government to take if the capital finance system is to operate more effectively at the local level.

The Manifesto for Londoners

Sets out London Councils' case for devolution of powers from Whitehall and quangos to London boroughs to enable us to meet the economic and social challenge of doing more, and better, with less.

Trust in Democracy

Features several councillor-led initiatives for empowering local people to get involved in local decision-making and build confidence in their ability to influence and improve their areas.

London Councils' response to the draft replacement London plan

response to the draft replacement London plan

Total Place - towards a new service model for Londoners

This report was commissioned to map public expenditure in the capital and to investigate how the government's 'Total Place' approach might improve services for Londoners.

London Health Inequalities Strategy - London Councils Response

A response from London Councils on the draft 'London Health Inequalities Strategy' supporting the general approach proposed to galvanise key stakeholders in London to take action to reduce health inequalities and improve the lives of people living in London.

Consultation on changes to capital finance regulations and guidance Nov 2009-Jan 2010

The government published a consultation on changes to Capital Finance Regulations, CLG Investments Guidance and CLG Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Guidance on 16 November 2009. London Councils submitted this response to the consultation on 24 December 2009.

London Councils' response to the draft Mayor's Transport Strategy

Our response to the draft Mayor's Transport Strategy.

URS Low Carbon Economy Report 2009

Response to 'Shaping the Future of Care Together'

London Councils' response to the government's Green Paper- 'Shaping the Future of Care Together' - setting out a vision for a National Care Service.

London Councils response to CLG proposals for the Community Infrastructure Levy

London Councils response to CLG proposals for the community infrastructure levy (CIL).

The Mayor's housing strategy - London Councils' response

London Councils' Executive, Housing Forum and the Housing Directors' Group response to the Mayor's draft housing strategy - discussing delivery, devolution and design.

Developing a manifesto for Londoners

Provides a background to the Manifesto for Londoners and the process of engaging with key thinkers and policy makers to consider how some of the capital's most pressing challenges might most effectively be tackled

Responding to recession

An innovation and good practice guide to measures councils have been putting in place that they believe can have an immediate impact for those most at risk in recession.

Response to JHOSC 'Shape of Things to Come'

London Councils' response to the Shape of Things to Come consultation - following the vision given by Lord Darzi in 'Healthcare for London'.

Response to the Rugg Review

London Councils' response to the government's Rugg Review consultation: 'The private rented sector; professionalism and quality'.

Response to DfT's 'A Safer Way: Making Britain's Roads the Safest in the World'

Response to 'A Safer Way' - a government paper on road safety strategy.

Adult Social Care Funding Models

This briefing details social care funding models and experiences from other countries to place in context proposed approaches to social care funding from the government and other UK stakeholders and organisations.

London Councils' response to proposals to revise the Mayor's economic development strategy

London Councils response to proposals to revise the Mayor's Economic Development Strategy

Social care 'timebomb' means reform is urgent

A social care survey on the difficulties of obtaining information and advice for carers

Review of proposals to develop new, high-quality major trauma and stroke services for London

Review of proposals to develop new, high-quality major trauma and stroke services for London

London City Charter

This Charter is a voluntary agreement between London Councils and the Mayor of London, reflecting the aspirations of the Capital's government at regional and local level.

Business Plan 2009-10

The 2009-10 Business Plan formed the bsis for London Councils' work over the period.

London Councils Annual Review 2008-09

A comprehensive report on London Councils activities throughout the financial year 2008 - 2009.

Borough Contributions to Community Safety

Looks at local authorities' Contributions to Community Safety and makes the argument that more should be done to make it work.

Myth busting community engagement booklet launched

A booklet produced to assist practitioners with community engagement work and to dispel some of the myths about the criminal justice system.

Do the maths: tackling shortages of primary school places in London

This report looks at the issues surrounding the shortfall in capital resources for primary school places.

Funding the frontline: tackling youth crime in London

London Councils’ 'funding the frontline' report on youth crime prevention funding.

Transport and Environment Committee annual report 2007-2008

The annual report of the work of the London Councils Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2007 - 2008.

London Permit Scheme for Road Works and Street Works

Details of the London Permit Scheme for Road Works and Street Work

Successful suburbs report

Research highlighting the vital economic, social and environmental contribution suburbs make to the capital and suggests that investment here is key to economic recovery.

Ten Interesting Things: about London's boroughs

Offers a brief insight into each borough through facts, figures and some more unusual trivia, all of which confirm London's status as one of the world's most diverse and interesting cities.

Road Safety Compliance Consultation - London Councils' response to the DfT

Road Safety Compliance Consultation - London Councils' response to the DfT

National Dementia Strategy

The National Health Service's National Dementia Strategy

London Councils' response to consultation on stroke and trauma services in London

London Councils' response to the consultation by local primary care trusts, supported by Healthcare for London on changing the way stroke and major trauma patients receive care.

London 16-19 manual

The 16-19 manual has been prepared by the 14-19 Regional Planning Group on behalf of all London’s local authorities. It sets out our more detailed thinking on the London arrangements, and will continue to be updated as more detailed planning takes place.

Balancing the Books: Tackling regional cost pressures for essential staff

Looks at the task of tackling regional cost pressures for essential staff faced by Local Authorities

Pan-London Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) improvement project

A project looking at development of strategic tools, including a curriculum development model and an information-sharing practice guide, and dissemination of best practice to ensure that all PRU are equipped with high quality tools to improve provision.

Healthcare for London: A Framework for Action

An analysis of the Healthcare for London proposals on behalf of the London Borough's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committees.

'Time for Action' - London Councils' response to the Mayor's report on youth violence

Response serious -youth-violence mayor report Project-Brodie London-Youth-Crime-Prevention-Board Project-Oracle pupil-referral-units Promising-Practice

Capital Gains: London Child Poverty Commission final report

Capital Gains: London Child Poverty Commission final report

Adding capacity at Heathrow Airport: a London Councils briefing

A briefing setting out our concerns regarding the impact of providing additional capacity at Heathrow airport.

London Councils Air Quality and Planning Guidance

London Councils Air Quality and Planning Guidance

London proposals for 14-19 education and training

The London Narrative

Sets out the pledges made through Local Area Agreements by public sector partners to tackle health, crime, the environment, economic prosperity and child poverty, education and communities.

London on Film

A joint publication between Film London and London Councils - setting the scene for the work being done to promote filming opportunities in London.

Rewarding Success

This report shows how small changes to local government finance could create big benefits both for Londoners and the UK as a whole.

Transport and Environment Committee annual report 2006-2007

The annual report of the work of the ALG (London Councils) Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2006 - 2007.

London's Political Map 2008

A map shows the new political control in the capital at a borough, London Assembly and at parliamentary level - in 2008.

Going to work

Going to work: How councils are joining up services to increase employment and skills

Six of the Best

Six of the Best profiles outstanding examples of new and exciting ways of engaging with residents across all of London's communities.

Corporate Plan 2008-09

This sets out London Council's key priorities for the year 2008/09.

Funding of London Women's refuges - an evaluation

The report makes recommendations for boroughs to ensure that Supporting People and other funding enables provider diversity and the sustainability of organisations, particularly in regards to staffing.

Second Domestic Violence Strategy

Sets out the next stage for addressing domestic violence in London and details how it can be achieved through a multi-agency, partnership approach.

London Councils design guide

Report: Policing Reform following the Flanagan review

This report provides information on policing reform policy developments.

Report: London Youth Crime Prevention Initiatives

The report points to a number of different approaches reflecting local needs and complexities within London Youth Crime Prevention Initiatives

Report: London Local Authorities - Emergency Planning Support 2008 - 09

This report focuses on the pan - London support provided to boroughs on emergency planning and response by the London Fire Brigade.

London Regional Resilience Forum Local Authority Panel Business Plan and Review 2008 - 2009

This details the work of the Local Authority Panel Secretariat in 2007-08 and sets out the key priorities and challenges for 2008-09 including the targets and performance standards.

Engaging communities policy context guide

A guide presenting an overview of the policy context relating to community engagement with reference to crime reduction and significantly - to present promising practice from the boroughs.

London Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy 2005-2008

The London Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy was developed to bridge the gap between the national strategy and the programmes bing implemented by London's 33 crime and disorder reduction partnerships.

Report: Human Trafficking Seminar

Report: Human Trafficking Seminar

Response to LSEB draft adult skills and employment strategy

Response to LSEB draft adult skills and employment strategy

A rough guide to the London Local Authorities Act 2007

Remuneration of Councillors in London 2010

Annual report by an independent panel on the level of remuneration paid to councillors in London for their roles.

Survey of Londoners 2000

The London Councils Survey of Londoners offers a yearly glimpse into residents’ perceptions of London’s councils and their services, in addition to examining Londoners’ concerns.

Survey of Londoners 2001

The London Councils Survey of Londoners offers a yearly glimpse into residents’ perceptions of London’s councils and their services, in addition to examining Londoners’ concerns.

Survey of Londoners 2002

The London Councils Survey of Londoners offers a yearly glimpse into residents’ perceptions of London’s councils and their services, in addition to examining Londoners’ concerns.

Survey of Londoners 2003

The London Councils Survey of Londoners offers a yearly glimpse into residents’ perceptions of London’s councils and their services, in addition to examining Londoners’ concerns.

Survey of Londoners 2004

The London Councils Survey of Londoners offers a yearly glimpse into residents’ perceptions of London’s councils and their services, in addition to examining Londoners’ concerns.

Survey of Londoners 2005

The London Councils Survey of Londoners offers a yearly glimpse into residents’ perceptions of London’s councils and their services, in addition to examining Londoners’ concerns.

Survey of Londoners 2006/07

The London Councils Survey of Londoners offers a yearly glimpse into residents’ perceptions of London’s councils and their services, in addition to examining Londoners’ concerns.

Protocol between LFEPA and London Licensing Authorities – 30 September 2005

Challenging Institutional Racism - A toolkit for the voluntary sector

A toolkit building on the valuable work done by the inquiry into the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, aimed at making racial equality a key component of providing quality services.

Amendments to the fixed penalty provisions in the London Local Authorities (LLA) Act 2004

Amendments to the fixed penalty provisions in the London Local Authorities (LLA) Act 2004

Connecting councillors with strategic planning applications: good practice guide

As planning applications become more complicated, it is critical that councillors become involved in them at an early stage. This guide helps councillors increase their involvement.

Graffiti Removal

This Code of Practice sets out the powers contained in the London Local Authority Act 1995 (as amended) relating to Graffiti Removal.

Liveable London

This short guide contains examples of successful local schemes launched by London councils to make our streets cleaner and greener, and a better place to live.

London Councils' response to Defra's proposals for the new local government performance framework

London Councils' response to Defra's informal consultation on proposals for the new local government performance framework

London Councils response to the Healthcare for London proposals

A response To 'Healthcare for London' by London Councils reflecting the responsibility of Leaders of London boroughs and lead members for service delivery and developing partnerships and communities in London.

London Supporting People Strategy 2005-10

A five-year strategy setting out the priorities and targets for the programme in London including a plan for joint working between the boroughs.

Parking enforcement statistics 2005-06

Contains full details of the parking enforcement statistics of each London borough for the year 2005/06

Prevention of Nuisance from Birds

This Code of Practice sets out the powers contained in the London Local Authority Act 2004 relating to one of the problems that London's boroughs face - the nuisance created by certain bird species.

Response re consultation on the statutory charges for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles

London Councils' principal comments on the consultation on the statutory charges for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles by the police.

Solving the quality/cost conundrum for London's childcare workforce

Research reveals how funding bodies and relevant agencies can improve the quality of the childcare workforce in London without passing on costs to parents or carers.

The Future Development of Air Transport in the United Kingdom - South East

This report sets out the reasoning behind the ALG’s position to support the development of one new runway at Stansted now, followed by a further one at Gatwick at a later stage.

The Pan London Road Safety Forum

This guide provides an introduction to the work of the Pan London Road Safety Forum and its two sub-groups: 'Campaigns and Education' and 'Research and Development', as well as a section on the work of the London Safety Camera Partnership.

Towards an integrated strategy for door-to-door transport for Londoners

This report is an evaluation of four pilot projects designed to test in practice different approaches to the integration or coordination of door-to-door transport services.

Trusting devolution: the challenge for London

Trusting devolution: the challenge for London makes the case for a more localist approach to taking on some of the key challenges facing London.

Waste Modelling for London

An initiative developed to increase understanding of the waste management requirements in London and encourage local authorities to become more strategic in the development of their waste services.

Breaking Point

A report illustrating how high levels of pupil mobility help compound multiple disadvantages and show how this affects the equality of educational opportunity for all children in these schools.

Transport and Environment Committee annual report 2005-2006

The annual report of the work of the ALG (London Councils) Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2005 - 2006.

ALG Transport and Environment Committee annual report 2004-2005

The annual report of the work of the ALG (London Councils) Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2004 - 2005.

ALG Transport and Environment Committee annual report 2003-2004

The annual report of the work of the ALG (London Councils) Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2003 - 2004.

Parking Enforcement Statistics 2004/05

Contains full details of the parking enforcement statistics of each London borough for the year 2004/05

ALG Transport and Environment Committee annual report 2002-2003

The annual report of the work of the ALG (London Councils) Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2002 - 2003

ALG Transport and Environment Committee annual report 2001-2002

The annual report of the work of the ALG (London Councils) Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2001 - 2002.

ALG Transport and Environment Committee annual report 2000-2001

The annual report of the work of the ALG (London Councils) Transport and Environment Committee - together with the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service 2000 - 2001