London Councils

Ludlow homelessness awards 2011 open for entries

London Councils is encouraging organisations working with the homeless to enter the annual Andy Ludlow Awards, which are now open for nominations.

A quarter of a million Londoners at risk of homelessness, survey says

Up to a quarter of a million Londoners face losing their homes and becoming homeless as a result of the Government’s changes to Local Housing Allowance (LHA), suggests a survey carried out by London Councils.

Boris Johnson called on to offer more support for first-time buyers

London Councils has called on the Mayor, Boris Johnson, to work with the boroughs to develop a new shared-equity scheme for first time buyers in London.

Warning over council home funding in London

London Councils wants urgent talks with ministers over fears that 80,000 households across the capital may miss out on key improvements to their council homes if the government redirects money away from the capital to fund its new housing plans.

Ludlow homelessness awards shortlist

Six projects working with homeless people are in line to win a share of £43,000 as the shortlist for the 11th Andy Ludlow Homelessness awards is announced by London Councils.

London Councils urge Government to back housing rescue plan

London Councils is urging the government to back its plans to rescue the capital's housing industry and ensure that new affordable homes continue to be built.

London Councils call for £350m to safeguard housing

The government needs to provide £350 million to help local authorities safeguard the capital's housing market and provide at least 4,000 homes for rent.