Climate change remains one of the biggest threats facing our communities and councils recognise the urgency and scale of this challenge, with over 300 declaring climate emergencies.

Yesterday, London Councils, (represented by Cllr Kieron Williams, Chair of London Councils Transport and Environment Committee and Cllr Cem Kemahli, Vice Chair of the Transport and Environment Committee) attended a Back Local Climate Action drop-in session in Parliament alongside the Local Government Association, County Councils Network and District Councils Network.

Together we showcased some of the transformative local climate action projects that councils are leading and spoke to MPs and Members of the House of Lords about what local government needs from government to achieve net zero faster and more efficiently, in a way that delivers the greatest benefit to our communities.        

You can read more about London Councils' Climate Programme on our website here #BeTheSolution

A ground-breaking programme to join-up interventions for improving the health of Black Londoners is hosting a series of events throughout Black History Month to explore new ways to mobilise the community and improve health outcomes.

The development of LDN inspire involved working closely with the Black, Caribbean and African community and health professionals to amplify efforts against health disparities across the capital and to foster collaboration and best practice for the Black Caribbean & African communities.

You can read more about the LDN Inspire programme and upcoming events here.

The London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) helps London borough councils and the GLA use innovation, data and technology to be high performing organisations, improve services, and tackle London's biggest challenges together.

LOTI's Apprentice Hub is a networking and professional development space for apprentices working in digital, data, technology and innovation - including exclusive workshops, events, career support and peer spaces.

If you are an apprentice working in digital, data, technology and innovation you can sign up here to join the Apprentice Hub and get updates from LOTI on our work supporting apprentices.

If you work with apprentices and would like to find out more, you can get in touch with LOTI’s Skills & Talent Manager, Edi Whitehead.

The London Parking and Traffic Enforcement Penalty Charges Consultation closed on Monday 23 October.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the consultation. More than 2,000 responses have been received and London Councils will be reviewing the responses over the coming weeks before reporting on the findings of the consultation to the Transport and Environment Committee (TEC).