http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/media/current/default.htm London Councils Latest News RSS Feed - This feed can be used free of charge for personal or non-commercial purposes only. en-gb Tue, 21 May 2013 10:05:24 GMT Copyright: (C) 2013 London Councils, http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/ http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/system/images/london/footer-logo.gif http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/media/current/pressdetail.htm?pk=1618 Commenting on the Work and Pensions Select Committee’s report into the Work Programme’s performance, Cllr Peter John, London Councils’ Executive Member for Skills and Employment, said: “We welcome... http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/media/current/pressdetail.htm?pk=1619 The first ‘Small Business Friendly Borough Awards’ for London launch this week (Friday 24 May) aiming to showcase councils in the capital that go the extra mile for small businesses. The awards are being run by the Federation of... http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/media/current/pressdetail.htm?pk=1617 The first meeting of the new London Health Board took place today (Monday 20 May) at City Hall.  The London Health Board is a partnership between local government, the NHS and the Mayor of London, which has been established to provide... http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/media/current/pressdetail.htm?pk=1616 London’s skills system is training too many people in trades such as hairdressing and health and safety, for which there are too few jobs, according to the employment spokesman for London’s boroughs. Speaking at a joint event... http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/media/current/pressdetail.htm?pk=1614 Mayor Jules Pipe, Chair of London Councils, which represents London’s 32 boroughs and the City of London, today (Wednesday 15 May) welcomed the publication of Professor Tony Travers’ London Finance Commission’s final... http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/media/current/pressdetail.htm?pk=1613 The current approach to skills is failing the capital and more jobs would be created and growth boosted by devolving skills powers and resources to London boroughs, according to a new report. London Councils, which represents London’s 33...