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17 Jan 24

Household Support Fund

The Household Support Fund, which has been vital for London boroughs over the last few years to help low-income residents with the cost-of-living, is currently set to end in March 2024.

The government has confirmed that no decision on an extension has yet been made. London Councils believes that the funding should be extended for at least another year at the current level and ( [link removed] )wrote to the Chancellor before Christmas to set out why ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ). We will be continuing to make further representations to government in the coming weeks on the positive impact the fund has had for Londoners and the need for its extension.

LOTI Apprentice Meet Up

The London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) will next week host the first ever meet up for apprentices working in digital, data, tech and innovation in London Local Government.

The Zoom session, on Thursday 25 January (4-6pm), is for apprentices working in digital, data, technology and innovation related roles within London Local Government for LOTI Members.If you’re not sure if your employer is a LOTI member, ( [link removed] )you can check here ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ).

The Meet Up will be an opportunity to meet other apprentices at local authorities across London working in similar roles and learning on similar programmes to yourself. The session will also inlcude some special guests who will share a bit about their experiences as leaders in the sector.

( [link removed] )You can find out more about the Meet Up and register to join the guest list here. ( [link removed] )

Lewisham Mayor resigns

Damien Egan last week resigned as Mayor of Lewisham ( [link removed] ) following his selection as the Labour candidate for the Kingswood Parliamentary by-election, due to take place on 15 February.

The date of a by-election to elect a new Mayor will be announced in due course. Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing Development and Planning, Councillor Brenda Dacres ( [link removed] ), is Acting Mayor of Lewisham in the meantime.

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Media round-up...

‘Major risk to budgets’ despite increase in LHA rates
( [link removed] )LGC ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

40% of councils face ‘financial failure’
LocalGov ( [link removed] )

Councils in crisis: Town Hall debt levels staggering, MPs warn
( [link removed] )BBC News ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Councils lobby for extra support ahead of final finance settlement
( [link removed] )The MJ ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Useful resources

Help with cost of living ( [link removed] )

Disasters Emergency Committee ( [link removed] )

Freedom Pass ( [link removed] )

Taxicard ( [link removed] )

Parking Services ( [link removed] )

About London Councils ( [link removed] )

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