renewing the covenant in the capital
London
London Councils is the collective of Local Government in London. Where shared
ambitions are developed, agreed, championed, and delivered at London Councils by
members working together. Where boroughs speak as one and collaborate with the
government, the Mayor of London, the London public sector, the third sector,
business, and other key UK and international cities. What we do London Councils
makes the case to government, the Mayor and others to get the best deal for
Londoners and to ensure that our member authorities have the resources, freedoms
and powers to do the best possible job for their residents and local businesses.
London Councils runs a number of direct services for member authorities
including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge. It also runs an
independent parking appeals service and a pan-London grants programme for
voluntary organisations. London Councils acts as a catalyst for effective
sharing among boroughs – be that ideas, good practice, people, resources, or
policies and new approaches. The strategic direction of London Councils is set
by the Leaders' Committee. Meeting eight times a year, our Leaders’ Committee
comprises the Leaders of all of London’s local authorities. There is also a
cross-party Executive Committee which guides the organisation’s day-to-day work.
