📅 Save the date: The London Conference returns on Monday 16 November. With a new PM and a major Autumn Budget ahead, we'll be asking: where next for London's economy? Register your interest ⏬ centreforlondon.org/conference/t...
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“Today marks the most significant moment for devolution in London since the creation of the Greater London Authority & Mayoralty of London over 25 years ago.” @antoniajennings.bsky.social speaks to @nicholascecil2.bsky.social on devolution policy ⏬ www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
What does Andy Burnham's devolution plan mean for London transport, jobs and housing?
Andy Burnham said Sir Sadiq Khan and other regional leaders in England will get to keep a portion of income tax and business rates to spend as part of a major devolution shake-up
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Where are opportunities concentrated in London? Which pathways into work are succeeding – and which aren’t? And who is responsible? Our upcoming research will explore apprenticeships, education transitions and entry-level employment across the capital ⏬ centreforlondon.org/project/held...
Held Back: Youth Unemployment and Opportunity in London
London’s youth unemployment figures are deeply concerning. 1 in 4 young Londoners are unemployed. Too many young Londoners have been let down as they attempt to enter the working world. A small...
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“Too many Londoners feel they can no longer build the lives they want in the capital." Our CEO @antoniajennings.bsky.social speaks to @lbc.co.uk on the fall in London's population ⏬ www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
London's population falls as people move to other parts of UK in search of life 'they can afford' | LBC
London's population has shrunk by more than 400,000 as people leave the capital to live in other parts of the UK, official figures have shown.
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There are two models for a Proportional Property Tax. One hikes up bills for Londoners & removes rate-setting powers for councils across England. "Centre for London’s proposal offers a better alternative." @antoniajennings.bsky.social @nicholascecil2.bsky.social www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Don't hammer Londoners with new £800-a-year homes tax, Andy Burnham warned
The new Prime Minister has previously backed a new property tax which could land London with an extra £7.5 billion bill
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What does a Burnham premiership mean for London? Our CEO, @antoniajennings.bsky.social, responds to this question with BBC London News. "It’s refreshing to hear a politician praise London, while being honest about the challenges we face." Watch now: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
🎉Celebrating 15 years of Centre for London this week! Looking around the room, it was remarkable to see the people who have shaped our work: former staff & trustees, partners, funders, borough leaders, businesses, researchers, campaigners & journalists. centreforlondon.org
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1 in 4 young Londoners are unemployed. Our upcoming project will explore why so many young Londoners are struggling to get a foothold in the labour market. Read more about 'Held Back: Youth Unemployment and Opportunity in London'⏬ centreforlondon.org/project/held...
Held Back: Youth Unemployment and Opportunity in London
London’s youth unemployment figures are deeply concerning. 1 in 4 young Londoners are unemployed. Too many young Londoners have been let down as they attempt to enter the working world. A small...
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💳 Delivering the homes London needs will require investment. Our latest research has costed a plan that would provide an additional £912m a year to scale up social and affordable housebuilding. Read more ⏬ centreforlondon.org/publication/...
Delivering the Homes London Needs: what will it take?
London’s housing crisis is arguably the greatest challenge facing the capital. It touches the lives of almost every Londoner. Yet, our housing system is failing to meet need – destabilising...
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⬆️ London has the highest NHS vacancy rate. 📦 At the same time, London’s population is very transient, with people – and their medical needs – moving from place to place. 🏥 What does this mean for families and maternity care in the capital? centreforlondon.org/publication/...
Hollowing Out London? Families and Neighbourhood Change in the Capital
Is London becoming a ‘child-free’ city? A question many policymakers are asking. The reality is complicated. The number of families are not declining – but where children are growing up...
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📣 Ian McDermott CBE is joining Centre for London as Chair of the Board. CEO of Peabody & Chair of G15, he brings 30 years of experience in practical change for Londoners. Looking forward to pushing for a fairer, more affordable and inclusive capital city ⏬ centreforlondon.org/news/ian-mcd...
Grow your network by joining ours. Connect with London’s leaders and help set the policy agenda by joining the London Network – a cross-sector group of organisations with a shared vision for all London could be. Join today: centreforlondon.org/support-us/t...
The London Network
Connect with London’s leaders and help set the policy agenda by joining our London Network - a group of organisations with a shared vision for all London could be. The network is London-wide,...
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On Tuesday, Deputy Mayor for Environment & Energy @metecoban92.bsky.social joined our exclusive London Network event. He unpacked the impact of the changing political landscape on local climate action. Find out more about the network today: centreforlondon.org/support-us/t...
👣 Roughly a third of London households have children. Yet two thirds of our temporary accommodation population are families. 💳 Costs are driving families out of their communities & into insecure housing. What does this mean for Londoners? Find out ⏬ centreforlondon.org/publication/...
Hollowing Out London? Families and Neighbourhood Change in the Capital
Is London becoming a ‘child-free’ city? A question many policymakers are asking. The reality is complicated. The number of families are not declining – but where children are growing up...
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Our property taxes are holding back our housing system. A Proportional Property Tax should replace Council Tax & Stamp Duty, to: 🔁 Improve market mobility 💷 Save renters & first-time buyers money 🏠 Help people access the homes they need Read more: centreforlondon.org/publication/...
Delivering the Homes London Needs: what will it take?
London’s housing crisis is arguably the greatest challenge facing the capital. It touches the lives of almost every Londoner. Yet, our housing system is failing to meet need – destabilising...
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Delivering the homes London needs will require investment. Our latest research has costed a plan that would provide an additional £912m a year to scale up social and affordable housebuilding. Read more: centreforlondon.org/publication/...
Delivering the Homes London Needs: what will it take?
London’s housing crisis is arguably the greatest challenge facing the capital. It touches the lives of almost every Londoner. Yet, our housing system is failing to meet need – destabilising...
centreforlondon.org
🎉 @clfnews.bsky.social has renewed its London Network membership! London faces major challenges – housing, transport, inequality and growth. Our Network is where leaders from every sector come together to tackle them head on. Explore what’s next & how to join⬇️ centreforlondon.org/support-us/t...
🎉 @ealingcouncil.bsky.social has renewed their London Network membership! At a time of political change and growing pressure on public services, our Network gives leaders the space to share insights and shape practical solutions for the city. See how to join⬇️ centreforlondon.org/support-us/t...
Latest report from Centre for London calls for the abolition of Stamp Duty and Council Tax – replacing them with a Proportional Property Tax. What does this mean in practice? theguardian.com/business/202... 🧵 1/5
Scrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says
Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for deposits
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Scrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says
Scrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says
Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for deposits Stamp duty should be scrapped and replaced with a new property wealth tax to fix London’s housing crisis, a leading thinktank has proposed. A report on the capital’s property market suggests an annual tax to replace the levy paid when buying a property and council tax would encourage downsizing and raise funds for social housing. It would also help renters to save a house deposit. Continue reading...
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“By every metric that matters, the housing crisis is at its worst.” In the @theguardian.com, @robanderson17.bsky.social sets out why London’s housing system isn’t working. Our latest research lays out how a proportional property tax could change that ⏬ www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Scrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says
Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for deposits
theguardian.com
New report from @centreforlondon.bsky.social - Delivering the Homes London Needs: What will it take? 👇 A bold response to London's housing crisis. Radically expand social housing. Tackle demand & distribution inequality. Make it easier to build viable housing. centreforlondon.org/publication/...
Delivering the Homes London Needs: what will it take?
London’s housing crisis is arguably the greatest challenge facing the capital. It touches the lives of almost every Londoner. Yet, our housing system is failing to meet need – destabilising...
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🏘️New report> Delivering the Homes London Needs: What will it take? A comprehensive, ambitious response to London’s housing crisis. Making it easier & cheaper to build. Scaling up social housebuilding. And tackling our unequal housing market. Read now⏬ centreforlondon.org/publication/...
“One way London is held back compared to global competitors is the extent to which it has fiscal devolution” Our CEO, @antoniajennings.bsky.social speaks to @bbc-politics.bsky.social London on what the capital needs after the local elections ⏬ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎙️Today Ali Whiteley, CEO of @londoncouncils.bsky.social, joined our London Network to unpack the impact of local elections. From political pluralism to the realities of no overall control councils, we explored what this means for cross-party working. Info⏬ centreforlondon.org/support-us/t...
The London Network
Connect with London’s leaders and help set the policy agenda by joining our London Network - a group of organisations with a shared vision for all London could be. The network is London-wide,...
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London is no longer a single party stronghold. It’s a political patchwork, with 6 parties representing residents across the city. With councillors elected, the focus is on what comes next: delivery, collaboration & funding. @antoniajennings.bsky.social comments⏬ centreforlondon.org/news/london-...
“Already five different parties are running councils - what we’re seeing is a more politically diverse London than we’ve ever seen” Our CEO, @antoniajennings.bsky.social discusses the opportunities & challenges of London's new political makeup ⏬ www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Want to understand what the local election results mean for London - and Londoners? 📻 Tune in this morning to BBC Radio London, where @antoniajennings.bsky.social joins Eddie Nestor with analysis and insight throughout the show: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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🗳️ It's local election polling day! At Centre for London, we wrote to every London party on what should be in their manifestos. @antoniajennings.bsky.social shares our practical asks for councils - and how to push for more local power ⏬ centreforlondon.org/blog/london-...
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