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27 Sep 23

Climate Programme

London Councils has launched the next phase of our Climate Programme alongside a £2 million funding package and ( [link removed] )implementation plan ( [link removed] ) to accelerate local government's collaborative work to tackle the climate emergency.

The funding has been pledged for the next two years to enable London boroughs to work better together to reduce carbon emissions, deliver net zero faster and more efficiently while improving air quality and enhancing economic and health benefits across the capital.

( [link removed] )Chair of London Councils' Transport and Environment Committee, Cllr Deirdre Costigan ( [link removed] ), ( [link removed] ) said:  "London's boroughs are committed to rapid action to tackle the climate emergency, from tackling air pollution to addressing flooding and energy insecurity. We know that London, as the biggest city in the UK, has a vital role to play in reducing carbon emissions and this will underpin our future prosperity. This Climate Programme and boroughs' £2 million pledge is essential to safeguarding London's future."

You can also hear from London Councils' Programme Director for Climate Change, Hannah Jameson, in our latest climate blog here ( [link removed] ).

E-scooter trial enters next phase

London Councils, Transport for London (TFL), participating boroughs and e-scooter operators Dott, Lime and Voi have launched the next phase of London's e-scooter trial.

Cllr Deirdre Costigan, Acting Chair of London Councils' Transport and Environment Committee, said: "Millions of e-scooter trips have been made since London's rental e-scooter trial began two years ago, showing that Londoners are keen to take advantage of this sustainable mode of transport where properly regulated. Thanks to the boroughs taking part in the trial, London continues to be at the forefront of transport innovation that improves air quality and reduces carbon emissions."

London Councils is part of discussions to design one coordinated future scheme to manage dockless e-bikes and e-scooters in London, aiming to improve the parking of vehicles, the quality and sustainability of these services in London. 

Women's rough sleeping census 

London Councils is continuing to support the women's rough sleeping census led by Single Homeless Project, Solace Women's Aid and St Mungo's. Running from 25 September to 1 October, the census is designed to improve understanding of the extent and nature of women's rough sleeping in the capital.

( [link removed] )Cllr Darren Rodwell, London Councils' Executive Member for Regeneration, Housing & Planning, said ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ): "Rough sleeping is particularly dangerous for women, and we're determined to reduce the number sleeping rough and to ensure that appropriate support is available."

More details can be found here ( [link removed] ).

Liberal Democrat Party Conference

On Monday (25 September), London Councils hosted a fringe event 'Setting our cities free: London's role in the national devolution agenda' at the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth. The well attended event was chaired by London Councils' Liberal Democrat Vice Chair, Cllr Gareth Roberts. Panellists and the audience enjoyed a lively discussion on the benefits and challenges of devolving powers and budgets.

To see coverage from the day, take a look at London Councils' ( [link removed] )social media channels ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ).

Conservative Party Conference

London Councils will be at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester next week where we will host a panel discussion exploring: Unleashing London’s potential: How can we secure London’s future prosperity?

Conference attendees are welcome to join us on ( [link removed] )Tuesday 3 October 2023, 12:00-13:15 in the Derby Suite, The Midland, 16 Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ).

Speakers will include:

Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, Vice Chair of London Councils
Lee Rowley MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Local Government and Building Safety), Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Neil Garratt, Leader of the City Hall Conservatives and London Assembly Member
Muniya Barua, Deputy Chief Executive, BusinessLDN

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Media round-up...

TfL and London Councils launch next phase of London’s rental e-scooter trial
( [link removed] )Highway News ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Smith calls for boroughs to be handed vehicle excise duty share

MJ ( [link removed] )

Cash-strapped councils forced to sell £15bn of assets
( [link removed] )LocalGov ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Few councils' homes meeting energy efficiency target
( [link removed] )The MJ ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Recycling plans at risk over delays
( [link removed] )LGC ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Over £8bn needed to stop care ‘deteriorating’
( [link removed] )LocalGov ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

London families struggling to buy food and pay bills - charity
( [link removed] )BBC News ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Screeching U-turn on waste proposals
( [link removed] )The MJ ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

London weather: Strong winds to batter capital on Wednesday as Storm Agnes sweeps across UK
( [link removed] )Evening Standard ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

We are reviewing the London Parking & Traffic Enforcement Penalty Charges and we want you to have your say. The consultation can be found here ( [link removed] ), along with additional information to support you in responding to it

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