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14 October 2020

London Councils' AGM

Cllr Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council and previously Deputy Chair of London Councils, was formally elected as Chair at London Councils’ Leaders’ Committee yesterday, 13th October.

The Leaders Committee also agreed a number of new Executive Committee portfolios and chairs of Transport and Environment and Grants Committee. Full details here. ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Increase in air pollution awareness 

Nine out of 10 Londoners that agreed the capital’s air quality changed during lockdown thought this was a positive change, and there is increasing awareness that air pollution must be dealt with, new polling commissioned by London Councils reveals.

In the fifth year of research to gauge Londoners’ understanding of air quality and its effect on their lives, published last week on on Clean Air Day 2020, almost half of respondents this year (43%) feel that their health had been impacted by London’s air quality and a similar proportion (48%) say that air pollution concerns affect decisions in their day to day lives, particularly for parents and people who cycle.

( [link removed] )Cllr Claire Holland, Chair of London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee, said: ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ) “London’s air quality continues to be a major public health issue. It is imperative we listen to Londoners and do not emerge from the Coronavirus public health crisis only to face a different crisis resulting from London’s toxic air pollution.”

Council Leader received MBE 

The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Cllr Alambritis has been awarded an MBE for services to Local Government in South London.

The Chair of London Councils, Councillor Peter John, said ( [link removed] ): “This is a worthy recognition for Stephen’s brilliant work as Leader of Merton Council. Stephen has been a strong advocate for his borough and for London over the past decade and I am delighted that he has been honoured by the Queen.”

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Cllr Peter John interview on Drivetime with Eddie Nestor
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PM pledges extra £1bn for local government amid three-tier system
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Sadiq Khan warns London at ‘crucial stage’ in coronavirus fight
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By the boroughs, for the community

A snapshot of some of the work boroughs are doing to support vulnerable people, improve lives and keep London going through the Covid-19 pandemic ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

By the leaders blogs

We've been publishing a series of blogs by London borough leaders as the capital responds to the challenges of Covid-19. Recent blogs published include: Cllr Ruth Dombey ( [link removed] ) (LB Sutton); Cllr Teresa O'Neill ( [link removed] ) (LB Bexley); Cllr Julian Bell ( [link removed] ) (LB Ealing) and Cllr Rachael Robathan ( [link removed] ) (City of Westminster)

( [link removed] )You can read all our leaders' blogs on the website here... ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Coronavirus (Covid-19) latest information and advice

Please check these websites for the most up-to-date and accurate infomation regarding coronavirus and government, NHS and PHE advice:

Staying safe outside your home ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Information on UK government response to Coronavirus (Covid-19) ( [link removed] )

Read frequently asked questions about coronavirus on Public Health England’s blog ( [link removed] )

Guidance for employees, employers and businesses ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

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