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18 November 2020

Climate change significant threat to Capital

In the first research poll by London Councils to gauge Londoners’ understanding of climate change and the effect it has on their lives, the vast majority of Londoners (82%) are concerned about climate change with half of concerned respondents going further saying they are very concerned (40%). Over half of respondents (52%) feel their day-to-day life in London had been impacted by climate change.

( [link removed] )Mayor Philip Glanville, Chair of London Councils' Transport and Environment Committee, said ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ): "Climate change is a significant threat to London and Londoners but acting to address it now has significant benefits for public health and wellbeing, as well as social justice issues like fuel poverty and air pollution.

“With huge consensus on making this a priority, we must act quickly and work together to reduce its severity and ensure a just transition. By being prepared and proactive, we can adapt in the face of the climate emergency to protect London’s future.”

E-scooter trial open for participants

Transport for London (TfL), London Councils and London’s boroughs are working together on plans for a trial of rental e-scooters in the capital, with the aim of promoting safety standards and developing a better understanding of the impact of this emerging mode of transport on London’s roads.

The competition is open to all e-scooter operators. Up to three will be selected to take part in the 12 month trial, which is due to start in spring 2021.

Prospective operators can access the  ( [link removed] )procurement portal ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ) to find out more.

16 days of action

From November 23-December 11 are the 16 days of action against gender based violence. Galop, the LGBT+ anti violence charity, supported by London Councils’ grant programme, is running their 'Beyond Recognition' social media campaign.

This campaign aims to improve recognition of LGBT+ experiences of abuse and ultimately go beyond recognition to create positive change, using the hashtag  #LGBTBeyondRecognition.

Find out more about ( [link removed] )Galop ( [link removed] ), and about ( [link removed] )London Councils grants programme ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

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In the news...

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Cllr Georgia Gould discusses the financial constraints London boroughs are under (from 8 mins 15 seconds)
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London hospital trust to pay £250k to install LTN for public health benefits
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London councils say test and trace failings could have been avoided if local authorities were involved
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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

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We've been publishing a series of blogs by London borough leaders as the capital responds to the challenges of Covid-19. You can read all our leaders' blogs on the website here... ( [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] )

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