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30 June 2021

Boroughs pledge support for business

With the latest employment data showing the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on London’s economy, London Councils is launching a blueprint for how boroughs will work with the business community to boost recovery.

London Councils’ Pledges for Business set out how boroughs will build on the positive relationships forged during the pandemic, pledging to provide business-friendly services, take a pragmatic approach to licensing and support the night-time economy in their role as local placemakers and business champions.

( [link removed] )Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, London Councils’ Executive Member for Business, Economy and Culture said ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ): “I remain very positive for our great city’s future.  London is a global business hub, with some of the world’s most-visited attractions and best-loved cultural venues. We are also lucky to have unique local areas and highstreets across the capital, which we must protect and encourage to thrive.

"Working with national government, boroughs were able to throw businesses a lifeline during lockdown, delivering £6.9 billion in business rate reliefs and grants. Now, we want to boost recovery to deliver sustainable economic growth, good jobs for our communities and ensure London remains a thriving city known for its vibrant cultural, hospitality and retail sectors.”

Net Zero strategy: how local government can turbocharge net zero delivery

London Councils will be joined by Eddie Hughes MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and Ashden, ADEPT and the LGA during London Climate Action Week. With the Net Zero Strategy, COP26 and the Spending Review on the horizon, this event brings together government and local authority leaders to set out their vision for councils' role in the journey to net zero.

Date: 2 July
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
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UK Cities Climate Investment Commission launch

London Councils, Core Cities and the Connected Places Catapult have jointly established the UKCities Climate Investment Commission (UK CCIC) to present the business case for investment in the green economy. Join us at London Climate Action Week, where we will be launching the UK CCIC and presenting the phase one results of The Estimated Net Zero Investment Need for the UK’s Cities report.

Date: 1 July
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
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Covid and vaccines: what are the facts?

Young Harrow Foundation and Kooth, a digital mental health care platform, have organised an Instagram Live event for young people about Covid-19, vaccines and mental health. 

The live takes place tonight at 6pm. Anyone can join through @youngharrowfoundation Instagram account.

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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. ( [link removed] )read them all here ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ).

Coronavirus (Covid-19) latest information and advice

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