NEW SPEAKER: Antonia Jennings (@antoniajennings.bsky.social) will be joining us for our final #forum2029 panel in London 🎉 Weds 17th September – recorded live for @macrodosepod.bsky.social 🎤 Sign-up 👇 buff.ly/HL0dIzk

ICYMI: Check out our CEO's latest interview! @antoniajennings.bsky.social spoke to Cylch substack about her journey to CFL - from growing up, to becoming our CEO, to next steps for devolution. Read the interview in full below ⏬ cylchldn.substack.com/p/lobbying-f...

👥 Join our team as our new researcher/ senior researcher! We are about to kick off new strategic pillars of research. Now is the opportune moment to join the team as we develop policy solutions to London's major challenges. Apply now: centreforlondon.org/vacancy/rese...

Migrant workers are most often failed by the current system of labour enforcement. The Fair Work Agency must be different. We have contributed to this briefing to make sure migrant voices are heard. 📢The FWA should enable migrant workers to report abuse without fear of immigration enforcement.

🤝 New Publication > The Fair Work Agency Briefing The Fair Work Agency is a new enforcement body for workers rights. What needs to be true for the FWA to succeed? Read our briefing with @trustforlondon.bsky.social as we lay out core principles for success: centreforlondon.org/publication/...

London’s policymakers, green tech experts and advocates for environmental action came together at our event with @sustainablevdp for @london_climate. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our decarbonising research and the London Conference: centreforlondon.org/newsletter-s...

The London Plan. One of the Mayor's most substantial strategic powers in housing. Last month, Towards the London Plan was published - outlining preliminary proposals for the 2027 publication. Read our response to the consultation now: centreforlondon.org/publication/...

Insightful from @antoniajennings.bsky.social on spending review outcome for London. Some optimism too for the infrastructure announcement, perhaps, as TfL says it will shortly appoint consultants to complete a formal application for DLR extension, and has promised second consultation in late June.

Following a 45-minute announcement, 136 pages and a year in Government – we finally have the 2025 Spending Review. Our CEO, @antoniajennings.bsky.social , delves into what this means for the capital in a long-form piece. Read now: www.localgov.co.uk/What-does-th...

The Spending Review – what does it mean for London? While the capital remained notably absent for much of the Chancellor’s announcements, there remain reasons to be cautiously optimistic. Watch our CEO, @antoniajennings.bsky.social, unpack the Spending Review on the BBC:

🌇New Research> A Healthy Placemaking Approach for London Bridge Where we live, work & spend time impacts our health. How can BIDs strategically contribute to creating healthier, happier local spaces? Read our report with @teamlondonbridge.bsky.social now: centreforlondon.org/publication/...

"The priority is positioning housing as essential infrastructure" Name one housing priority. That was the task the BBC set our CEO @antoniajennings.bsky.social after our London Housing Summit last week. Watch her response below:

Good to join the panel on short-term lets at the @centreforlondon.bsky.social housing summit. There are now 117k properties let short-term in London, including 43k breaching the legal 90 nights a year limit. I welcome the new report by Central London Forward which calls for licensing.

Thrilled to announce Salma El-Wardany will be MC'ing our London Housing Summit 2025. On her BBC radio show, Salma shared the realities of London's housing crisis. Join us for a packed day of housing expertise, new Centre for London insights & participatory workshops: forms.office.com/e/hGVGdpzC6w

@unlearnecon.bsky.social has a book out! The fantastic Cahal Moran is giving a talk about his debut solo book on the 20th, make sure you head down if you can. Understanding and evaluating why we're all so broke has never been more important & relevant! Tickets: www.conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Talk about London - a podcast name right up our street. Hear our CEO @antoniajennings.bsky.social discuss all things London Growth Plan. She joins Jack Brown, @davehillonlondon.bsky.social & @leannetritton.bsky.social in the latest episode of the London Society podcast:

New Research> Arts for All: Tackling Barriers to Arts and Cultural Participation in London London's arts & culture is world-class. It's part of the fabric of our city. Yet, not all Londoners have access. Read how we can change this now: centreforlondon.org/publication/...

What is the London Growth Plan? What's in it? Will it work?Leanne Tritton (The London Society) and I asked Antonia Jennings (Centre for London) and Jack Brown (King's College). We got some answers too: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8fP... #london

Really informative, and entertaining, podcast looking at the opportunities and challenges of the new London Growth Plan, hosted by Leanne Tritton and @davehillonlondon.bsky.social, with guests @antoniajennings.bsky.social from Centre for London and @jwbrown.bsky.social of King's College

Black Cab licences have fallen by over a third (34.5%) between 2010 and 2024. If this trend continues at its current rate, there will be no Black Cabs on London’s roads in 20 years. So, how do we support London’s iconic Black Cab trade to secure its future?

London's Black Cabs are an iconic part of the capital's transport system. But by 2045, without policy action, they could disappear from London's roads. Really proud to write and present this report for @centreforlondon.bsky.social. centreforlondon.org/publication/...

London’s black cabs destined for extinction in 20 years, TfL warned

Today, London Growth Plan has been released. To effectively implement this economic plan & kickstart growth, London government needs greater power over its own finances. @antoniajennings.bsky.social shares her insight in a piece with @thetimes.com: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...

"Enforcing legislative demands on short-term let landlords is near impossible." "Councils simply do not have the budget, nor the power, nor the personnel.” ICYMI: @robanderson17.bsky.social speaks to @itsmylondon.bsky.social on short term lets in the capital: www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

“Local government can't exist how it has been existing for the last 12 years” “Since 2010, grants from central government to councils have been cut by 40%” @antoniajennings.bsky.social speaks to the exceptional financial support packages provided to 6 London boroughs: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Westminster have committed to investing £140m into buying temporary accommodation. Our CEO @antoniajennings.bsky.social describes this investment as a "step in the right direction" 📰 Read the full @itsmylondon.bsky.social article below: www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...

📈 New research> West London’s Growth Potential: Leveraging the opportunity for a more polycentric city West London's consumer economy is worth £70bn GVA, more than Leeds & Manchester combined. How can policy build on West London's strong growth foundations? centreforlondon.org/publication/...

🚨 Applications for our Events Officer role close tomorrow 🚨 Are you experienced in delivering event logistics? Do you have strong communications skills? Join our passionate team and take the next step in your career today: centreforlondon.org/vacancy/even...

👥 Join our team as our events officer! We're looking for a new events officers - to help plan and deliver events which facilitate idea sharing, strengthen our network and communicate Centre for London's key policy messages. Be part of change in London: centreforlondon.org/vacancy/even...

👥 Join our team as our new finance and operations manager! Work alongside our CEO and senior leadership team to ensure the smooth running of the organisation - people, finance and workplace. Apply now: centreforlondon.org/vacancy/fina...

9/ @citizensuk.bsky.social, Public Affairs Adviser (13 Jan): app.beapplied.com/apply/7cmhkw... 10/ @centreforlondon.bsky.social , Finance and Operations Manager (16 Jan): charityjob.co.uk/jobs/centre-... 11/ London Irish Centre, Finance Officer (20 Jan): londonirishcentre.org/about/work-l...

New York's economy is growing at twice the rate of London's. Why might this be? New York currently has greater powers over taxation & retain 50% of all taxes raised, while London retains 7%. @antoniajennings.bsky.social shares what the English Devolution Bill should do to kickstart growth:

"The Casey Report was clear – there needs to be a rigorous recruitment process, specialist training & increased focus on community policing to strengthen connections between officers & residents. But reform isn’t free." @antoniajennings.bsky.social writes for @lbc.co.uk on cuts to met police 🔽

‘The greatest issue facing the Met is their reputation. 42% of Londoners state they don’t feel safe walking in their local area – rising to 50% among women. 2 in 5 Londoners (44%) believe the Met has done a bad job in ‘treating everyone fairly regardless of who they are’ Me for @lbc.co.uk

Londoners are waiting years, if not decades, for social housing. East London has the highest combined waiting list, more than North, South and West London put together. Read our report for a borough-by-borough analysis, delving into regional differences: centreforlondon.org/publication/...

Please please please join the stem cell donor register… www.dkms.org.uk/get-involved... My lovely friend Theo has an aggressive type of cancer and needs a stem cell transplant as his last chance of a cure — but currently he has no genetic match on the register!

How does London’s population differ from the rest of England? And how has it changed over time? Latest data 👇🧵

Hiii Bluesky 👋🏼 Lovely to be here, and see so many familiar faces long lost to the algorithms of the other place. Seeing lots of wholesome content, so thought before I get into all things London and inclusive development, I’d share a cute video of my kittens from yesterday. Happy Friday!

A bunch of different NGOs, think tanks and grassroots groups that we work with across many different sectors through our Progressive Comms Network go.bsky.app/6BxTKDJ

Now THIS is a very thorough starter pack. Highly recommend that you hit “follow all” on this lot. 👍 go.bsky.app/FpbsVro

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Sobering finding from Centre for London commissioned polling, contradicting the image too many have that London's streets are paved with gold. 1 in 7 Londoners could not cope with an unexpected £20 bill, rising to 1 in 4 if they're hit with an unplanned £50 cost. #LDNConf24

Fantastic to be the London conference - so looking forward to catching up with a range o of partners from across the capital. Starting with opening remarks from the brilliant Antonia Jennings, Chief Exec of the Centre for London.