NEW: Full Potential, @clfnews.bsky.social's Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, shows promising progress supporting care experienced young people into education, employment and training. L&W has published the evaluation of the first year of delivery of Full Potential. ⬇️

Evaluation of Central London Forward’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer  - Learning and Work Institute

Learning and Work Institute has evaluated the first year of delivery of Full Potential, the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer delivered by Central London Forward.

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Climate change is already affecting Central London. With London’s hottest summer and the UK’s hottest spring on record, climate impacts could cost the city £10–15bn annually by 2050 without further adaptation. New report from Central London Forward: centrallondonforward.gov.uk/news/new-rep...

New report highlights growing climate adaptation pressures across central London - Central London Forward

A new report, published by Central London Forward, a partnership of the 12 central London local authorities, examines the growing impacts of climate change and recommends urgent action to support boro...

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🎉 @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...

@adamhug.bsky.social, CLF Chair, joins borough leaders to call on the govt to #KeepTheLevyLocal. OVL could raise £350M in London, with a 50% local share reinvesting over £175М directly into local councils, supporting growth projects, the visitor economy, and essential local services

@adamhug.bsky.social, Chair of CLF, on BBCRadioLondon: London boroughs call for at least 50% of the overnight visitor levy to be retained locally – supporting services, businesses & growth. This is now the agreed pan-London position through @londoncouncils.bsky.social ▶️ Watch:

CLF joined an event at the House of Commons. 💭 It was inspiring to meet colleagues from across the sector and discuss how we can better support young people into work. 📌 Barriers like limited opportunities, health&wellbeing challenges, fewer entry-level roles were explored.

Our new report shows an overnight visitor levy could raise over £350M across London, with £275M generated by the 12 central boroughs. Boroughs are calling for at least 50% of this revenue to be retained locally to fund services, support businesses, strengthen economy. Read⬇️⬇️⬇️

📢Calling community orgs, social enterprises & small providers! Join our Market Warming Webinar to learn about upcoming commissioning opportunities for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer (Full Potential) programme. 🖇️Register via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/market-war...

🙌We’re pleased to welcome Mark Williams as the new Director of Central London Forward. Mark brings 17 years of experience working across local and regional government in London, as well as central government and the private sector.

After three years out of work, Warda found the confidence, support, and opportunity to return to a career in medicine through the #ConnectToWork oWork Programme. 🖇️Delivered by CLF, the programme helps residents of Central London find and sustain work. 🫶Read Warda’s story.

📚Central London Forward recently commissioned Browne Jacobson to deliver a tailored employment law session for our Connect To Work and Full Potential Youth Trailblazer teams.

Today the Government announced plans to give mayors the power to introduce an overnight stay levy. CLF has been calling for these powers and we welcome the announcement. Below is a comment from @adamhug.bsky.social

We hosted a fantastic partnership meeting with the Operational Leads from all our Connect To Work delivery partners. It was inspiring to see representatives from our Borough delivery areas, sharing insights, best practices, and innovative solutions to challenges. #ConnectToWork

🧩Last Thursday, we were excited to attend the Hackney Connect to Work Launch at Hackney Town Hall. It was great to see employers, participants, and local partners come together to celebrate the start of this 5 year programme. #connecttowork

🫶A major milestone for the Connect to Work Programme in Central London! 🤗We're excited to announce that now over 500 people have started their journey with Connect to Work – all within just three months of active delivery!

Thank you to all who made our London Conference 2025 a success. Specifically our sponsors, workshop, exhibition & data partners - Barratt London, London Councils, Arup, Hadley, L&Q, @mayorsfundlondon.bsky.social, @clfnews.bsky.social, Sustainable Ventures, @savanta.bsky.social.

🌍 We’re at the London Conference 2025: Decarbonising London! Central London Forward is joining the conversation on London’s climate action. Visit our stand to learn more about our work and take part in our short survey on climate adaptation. #LDNConf25

We were thrilled to attend the launch of the Full Potential Trailblazer Programme at Islington Town Hall! 🎉 Funded by DWP & GLA, it supports care-experienced young people (17-25) who are NEET with tailored training, work placements & internships. #FullPotential

Central London Forward will be at the London Conference 2025! Come join the conversation on London's climate action, from adaptation to mitigation🌏 ❗️Registration closes Wednesday at 9:30AM. Sign up now!

The London Conference 2025 | Decarbonising London: the final five years

The next five years are critical for the city. With the Labour Party leading the government, City Hall and majority of London’s boroughs, opportune political alignment should bring long term and...

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London has highest poverty rate in the country when including housing costs, with 27% of Londoners living in poverty. Boroughs are at the forefront of tackling this but need funding to continue. The Government must look again at the Fair Funding Review. labourlist.org/2025/10/lond...

'London's streets aren't paved with gold. Cuts would hit the poorest the hardest' - LabourList

Any changes that result in a further reduction in funding for deprived boroughs risks deepening inequality.

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London boroughs drive growth, tackle poverty and provide vital services. However, their ability to do that is under threat from the Fair Funding Review, which could cut council spending by £700m. Read CLF Chair @adamhug.bsky.social on the impact this would have here ⬇️

'London's streets aren't paved with gold. Cuts would hit the poorest the hardest' - LabourList

Any changes that result in a further reduction in funding for deprived boroughs risks deepening inequality.

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At Labour Conference, CLF co-hosted a panel with @fabiansociety.bsky.social on London’s inequality. Despite being the UK’s economic engine, London has the highest poverty levels. We need fair funding, better jobs, and more devolution.

📢Vacancy Alert Central London Forward is recruiting a new Director. We’re a partnership of 12 central London boroughs, working for inclusive & sustainable growth across the capital. This is a fantastic chance to lead a great team & make real impact. 👉Apply&share: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

At LREF yesterday, CLF hosted a panel discussion with @brendadacres.bsky.social, @helendennis.bsky.social & others on the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension. The panel discussed current progress, funding options and the project’s role in enabling new housing, jobs and growth in Central London.

Great to see so many at our MeetTheDelegation session at #LREF2025 this morning. @adamhug.bsky.social, Chair of CLF, opened with reflections on how partnership can help shape a fairer, more inclusive Central London. At CLF, partnership drives everything we do from jobs to policy to infrastructure.

We’re at #LREF2025 today at Guildhall, exploring how real partnership can shape London’s future.

📍Meet the Central London Forward delegation at 12:00 in the Networking Zone
📍Join our Bakerloo Line panel at 14:00 on the Place Stage

Let’s talk about what’s next for London!

While London is the economic heart of the UK, it also has the highest levels of poverty. Ahead of the local elections next year, this event will explore how we can tackle the inequality that scars the capital, and build a better city for all.

A Tale of Two Cities: Tackling Inequality in London Tuesday 30 | 16.30 | Bluecoat | @clfnews.bsky.social

A statement by the leaders of 12 London local authorities regarding the Fair Funding Review 2.0 proposals

The Government’s £39bn investment was billed as the biggest boost to affordable and social housing in a generation. But in Central London, where demand is highest, will it enough? Our latest blog looks into it. Check it out here: centrallondonforward.gov.uk/news/what-th...

What the Spending Review tells us about the future of housing in Central London - Central London Forward

The Government’s £39bn pledge for affordable housing is the biggest in a generation—but is it enough for Central London? Our latest blog looks at what the Spending Review means for housing in the capi...

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