Published:
19 April 2012
No.101
The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 will require local authorities to take into account how the services they procure, and the way in which they procure them, can enhance the social, economic or environmental well-being of their area. This briefing outlines the implications of the Act for London boroughs and their procurement processes.
Published:
18 April 2012
No.100
Today (18 April) marks the 100 day countdown to the 2012 Games. This will be the busiest period in the history of the Metropolitan Police, with up to 9,000 officers a day deployed. Importantly, the Met has a single policing plan for the Olympic period to ensure London’s safety. This briefing outlines the policing preparations and what boroughs need to know.
Published:
16 April 2012
No.99
Recent horrific attacks have refocused attention on the growing problem of dangerous dogs and, in particular, the use of so-called "status dogs" by gangs. London Councils is urging the government to bring forward promised proposals for possible changes to the laws to combat this threat. This briefing alerts members to the scale of the problem in London, the existing powers councils have and the specific new measures being called for by London Councils.
Published:
04 April 2012
No.98
Mary Portas delivered her review of high streets and town centres to the government in December 2011. It made 28 recommendations, mainly for national and local government. In March 2012, the government published its response to these, trailed as the 'Portas-Plus' plan. This briefing sets out this response and its implications for London boroughs and high streets.
Published:
30 March 2012
No. 97
The Riots Communities and Victims Panel's report, published this week, set out to authoritatively examine the social causes of the riots and make recommendations to address these causes. Identified factors included unemployment, young people not having a stake in society and a lack of connection between central and local government. This briefing summarises the report and analyses the implications for local authorities.
Published:
26 March 2012
No.96
A recent publication by the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee outlines ambitious proposals for strengthening and codifying the relationship between central and local government. In doing so it makes the case for greater local government autonomy and highlights the unique role councils play in leading and shaping their communities. This briefing sets out the key points of the code and encourages London boroughs to consider supporting them.
Published:
19 March 2012
No. 95
Today's (19 March) announcement of the street by street route the Olympic torch will take highlights the fact that the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympiad is only a few months away. Borough preparations are well underway. This briefing draws members' attention to some of the planning taking place within boroughs, both for the Games as a whole and specifically on their plans for the Olympic Torch Relay.
Published:
19 March 2012
No. 94
In October last year the Prime Minister announced that he wanted to 'reinvigorate' the right to buy (RTB) policy for social housing, and to use the proceeds from sales to provide a 'one-for-one' replacement of the homes sold. Following a consultation earlier this year, the government announced details of a 'rebooted' RTB on 12 March. These plans are due to go live on 2 April. This briefing summarises these details and provides commentary on them from a London borough perspective.
Published:
15 March 2012
No. 93
Since its launch in June 2011, the government's Work Programme has come under increasing political and media scrutiny. Meanwhile, recently published official statistics for the programme indicate the initial impact of the scheme in London's boroughs. Given the increasing focus on the Work Programme, this briefing outlines what the published information is telling us about its progress to date, and what we can expect in the future.
Published:
09 March 2012
No. 91
Due to be launched in autumn 2012, the government's Green Deal will see the widespread retrofitting of homes to improve their energy efficiency. Making the plans work in London will be critical for its national success. This briefing summarises the government's plans as well as outlining London Councils' suggestions and lobbying efforts to make the plans meet London's needs.
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