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London Councils unveils business rate retention model for the capital

Friday, 24 June 2011
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London Councils has revealed the first detailed model for how business rates across the capital could be collected and shared between local authorities, stimulating economic growth as well as supporting vital services.

Call for greater housing powers for London boroughs

Thursday, 12 August 2010
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The Mayor of London Boris Johnson and London Councils have today put forward plans for sweeping changes which could see London boroughs taking greater control of their housing budgets, as part of a proposed devolution package from Whitehall to London.

Call for devolution to London

Friday, 23 July 2010
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In a joint move today, the Mayor of London, London Councils and the London Assembly co-signed a letter sent to Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, making a united case for further devolution to London from central government.

Merrick Cockell knighted for services to local government

Wednesday, 16 June 2010
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Former London Councils Chairman Councillor Merrick Cockell has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to local government.

London Councils call for more 2012 info

Monday, 22 March 2010
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London Councils has called for more information about transport plans being made for the 2012 Olympics.

London 2012 badges launched

Wednesday, 10 March 2010
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The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) have revealed the designs of the 'Landmark London' pin badges which will go on sale later this month. Each of the landmarks has now been re-created into a metal pin badge incorporating the London 2012 logo.

London Councils launches its manifesto

Tuesday, 2 February 2010
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Radical proposals that would lead to better services and give Londoners more say over key issues affecting their everyday lives have been launched by London Councils.

London Councils fights for concessionary fares deal

Friday, 18 December 2009
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London Councils is calling on the government to honour the funding settlement it made with the capital to pay for the national bus concession. It is angry that systematic underfunding by the government of concessionary fares could cost London boroughs an extra £29million next year.

New website launched to promote the third sector to Londoners

Thursday, 15 October 2009
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London Councils' grants scheme has launched a new website to increase awareness of the charity and voluntary sector groups it funds and the important work they perform.

New website launched to promote the third sector to Londoners

Thursday, 15 October 2009
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London Councils' grants scheme has launched a new website to increase awareness of the charity and voluntary sector groups it funds and the important work they perform.

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