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Your weekly London local government update

21 Aug  24

Party conference events

London Councils will be hosting events at each of the upcoming major party conferences, as follows:

Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Monday 16 September, 11.30-12.30pm
YIMBYs or NIMBYs: Where do the Liberal Democrats stand on growth in London?

Labour Party Conference
Tuesday 24 September, 10.30-11.45am
London’s Future: How a new devolution deal for the capital could drive growth in London and across the UK.

Conservative Party Conference
Tuesday 1 October, 12.00-13.15pm
The right homes in the right places: A Conservative vision for London’s future housing.

Look out in Key Issues for more details, including panellists, nearer the date for each event.

London Councils is relocating 

London Councils has announced plans to move to smaller, more modern offices.

The move will  provide an exciting new workspace for our staff, members and networks, designed to support collaboration and more agile working practices. It will also generate significant savings.

The new offices are located in the City of London area, around 15 minutes walk from London Bridge station.

The organisation will be moving in a staged process from early September, and we will bring you more details of the move and updates for members and networks closer to the date. 

Tell us what you think about our new website

In May this year, London Councils launched a new website. ( [link removed] )

As we begin to decommission the old website, we are looking for some final feedback on what works well, what doesn’t work well and suggestions for improvements. Please take a moment to let us know via our website feedback survey. ( [link removed] )

Transforming data into action

On 26 September, LOTI ( [link removed] ) (The London Office of Technology and Innovation) will be hosting a Lunch and Learn for colleagues to learn more about how data storytelling goes beyond journalism, making a powerful impact across various sectors and industries.  The session will be presented by Joe Sharpe, co-founder of Applied Works, who will reveal how, by blending user research, crafting compelling narratives, and linking them to real-world outcomes, data design can inspire and move people. Find out more and register here. ( [link removed] )

By-election result 

A by-election took place in Islington's Hillrise ward last week (Thursday 15 August). The by-election was won by Shreya Nanda (Labour). You can read the result in full on LB Islington's website here. ( [link removed] )

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In the news this week...

London Councils take space at CIT’s 12 Arthur Street
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Devolution deals in limbo as new proposals emerge
The MJ ( [link removed] )

London borough may have to send homeless to Scunthorpe as rents rocket
The Standard ( [link removed] )

Warning safety valve programme ‘falls short’ in solving Send crisis
LGC ( [link removed] )

Notting Hill Carnival 2024: What you need to know
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