Ali Griffin #bethesolution

Chief Executive, London Councils. Views my own.

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

At least one in 50 Londoners is currently homeless and living in temporary accommodation.

Housing and homelessness pressures pose a critical risk to London boroughs' financial stability.

Ahead of #Budget2024, our chair @clairekholland spoke to @BBCLondonNews.

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

London boroughs have been working to ensure older Londoners claim the Pension Credit they are entitled to. Our campaign with the Mayor of London and @policy_practice has resulted in £17 million being claimed by older households across the capital - a great result for our communities. Read more: https://t.co/ArPwxvVunu

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

We are excited to launch the Sustainable Neighbourhood Model as part of our Climate Programme work, which illustrates how circular economy principles can create more sustainable and resilient communities in London.

Explore the model on our website: https://t.co/2DfB7B79oE

#BeTheSolution

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

Join us tomorrow at 12 noon in Hall 10B of the ICC for a discussion on what a Conservative vision for London's future housing should look like. More details below 👇

[Piali Das Gupta @PialiDG]

Think devolution to London is "job done"? Think again.

If you're in Liverpool for #LabourConference24, do pop into @londoncouncils fringe Tues at 10:30 in the ACC to hear why.

[Ali Griffin #bethesolution @LC_CEX]

Today was @londoncouncils final working day at 59 1/2. One of the best loved addresses in #localgov Thanks to all who have served Londoners here over the last 23 years!

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Londoners: have your say now on the future of our economy.

We’re working with @LondonCouncils and our city's businesses to make our city’s economy grow in a way that is fairer and more prosperous for everyone.

Sign up to @LDN_Talk and take the short survey.

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

"Boroughs are determined to work positively and at pace alongside the government and its missions."

Our new Chair @clairekholland writes for @lgcplus on the five key areas where – with the right support – boroughs can make real progress in tackling the issues we face in London.

[Bev Craig @bevcraig]

A new era of genuine partnership between central and local government. A productive @LGA_Labour meeting at No 10, with Ministers across Government

Local Leaders as equal partners ready to deliver @UKLabour missions, with a National Govt who understands our challenges 🌹

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

🧵1/ The new government’s legislative agenda will undoubtedly have major implications for Londoners and London local government.

#KingsSpeech

[Ali Griffin #bethesolution @LC_CEX]

Really looking forward to working with our new @londoncouncils Executive to serve Londoners and champion London. #TeamLondon #localgov

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

London Councils' cross-party political leadership team has now been confirmed following our AGM #localgov #teamlondon 🧵1/

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

"There are massive funding gaps for councils [and] instability of funding...If we work differently together, we can save money and improve public services."

🎯 from @Georgia_Gould - our former chair, now a government minister - speaking to Politics Home.
https://t.co/L6y79VEtgA

[Ali Griffin #bethesolution @LC_CEX]

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with @Georgia_Gould as our Chair. Her purpose driven and collaborative leadership has served Londoners well. We have learnt so much from her taking a missions approach- she will be a great asset at the heart of government

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

Many congratulations @Georgia_Gould on this appointment.

Georgia has been our chair since 2020 and provided inspirational leadership throughout that time.

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

London faces the most severe housing and homelessness pressures in the country. There is a desperate need for more homes in the capital.

Boroughs want to turbocharge housebuilding and welcome today's speech by Chancellor @RachelReevesMP.

Our statement: https://t.co/RNuSwjuwGn

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

Fifteen of London's brand new MPs elected to Parliament for the first time are current or former #London councillors. This number includes our Chair and two of our Executive members. We look forward to continuing to work with them in their new roles #GeneralElection #localgov

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

In our statement responding to the #GeneralElection result, we congratulate the incoming Prime Minister and London's 75 new MPs, elected to serve our city and our 9 million residents: https://t.co/BIiKKSNX1Q #localgov

[Ali Griffin #bethesolution @LC_CEX]

#Elections2024 From @londcouncils a big thank you to all Acting Returning Officers and their fantastic teams who will ensure Londoners can #vote today.

Don’t forget you need your photo ID to vote!

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

The consultation for our next Pan-London Grants Programme (2026-30) is out and we would love to hear from you. Your feedback will help shape a programme to serve the needs of Londoners and the boroughs. Please submit your response by Tuesday 4 June: https://t.co/k13xv62mrc

[London Councils @londoncouncils]

Congratulations @SadiqKhan on your re-election as Mayor of London.

Boroughs look forward to continuing working with City Hall on tackling London's key challenges in the years ahead.

Our statement: https://t.co/9J2wNYgnc4 #LondonVotes

[Ali Griffin #bethesolution @LC_CEX]

Today is election day….a big thank you to the London Returning Officer, Constituency Returning Officers and Borough Returning Officers and their teams running the #LondonElections2024 from all @londoncouncils Don’t forget your voter ID to vote!🗳️