@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!

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 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 ⬇️

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...

It’s been an extremely busy year at CLF! From helping thousands of Londoners into new jobs and offering support to people with disabilities and refugees to help them access the services they need, to leading the campaign for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension

London is becoming a better connected city. CLF’s digital connectivity programme is working with London boroughs to ensure people have better connectivity at work, home and around the city. There is great work happening across the capital, but there is much more to do

In response to today’s Spending Review, @adamhug.bsky.social, Chair of Central London Forward, has said: "Today's Spending Review provides a steep and vital increase in funding for affordable and social homes, which will go some way to tackling the capital's housing crisis.

A pleasure to be at #UKREiiF for Southwark making the case for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension. It’s exciting, urgent & shovel-ready. Momentum is building!

Proud to speak on the panel making the case to extend the Bakerloo Line: more homes, jobs, greener travel and better connections for South-East London. It’s not just good for London, it’s good for the UK’s economic growth. Let’s get it done. #BackTheBakerloo

Fantastic event at #UKREiif as CLF Director @shadibrazell.bsky.social is joined by @brendadacres.bsky.social, @helendennis.bsky.social and Richard Palmer to discuss progress on the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension, London’s most urgent infrastructure project #BackTheBakerloo

Care-experienced young people are 3x more likely to be out of work or education. CLF's new Trailblazer programme aims to change that by funding new, innovative approaches, working with councils and local businesses, to help care leavers into work and training

Last year, 1 in 32 homes in London were listed for short-term let. This can lead to fewer homes being available for local people to rent and buy. Today, CLF launched our recommendations for regulating this sector so it works for all Londoners. centrallondonforward.gov.uk/wp-content/u...

Delighted to host a breakout session at BusinessLDN’s Employment and Skills Summit today. Some really interesting contributions from the panellists on how to support local people from diverse backgrounds into health and life science careers across London

The London Growth Plan referred to Central London as “jewel in the UK’s crown”. But that will only remain the case with long term investment and devolution. CLF Chair @adamhug.bsky.social writes on the importance of Central London and new CLF strategy: centrallondonforward.gov.uk/news/central...

The Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension represents the next big opportunity for the capital. The project could create tens of thousands of jobs, unlock potential for 20,400 new homes and boost growth by £1.5bn. Great to see backing by TfL Commissioner. #BackTheBakerloo www.ft.com/content/7397...

🚨New vacancy alert! CLF will soon be launching an exciting new employment programme – Connect to Work. We are hiring a Compliance and Fidelity Officer to support the delivery of this programme. For more details: jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/citrentp_web...

A chance for all businesses to have their say about how employment support is delivered in Central London. @clfnews.bsky.social is delivering a new supported employment programme, Connect to Work, and want to hear employer views.

Central London Forward has commissioned Learning and Work Institute and Inclusion London to conduct a service user and employment insight research on employment support for disabled Londoners.

Central London Forward is delighted to announce @shadibrazell.bsky.social as our new Director. Shadi brings with her a broad range of experience, having worked in local & regional government and on a range of policy issues nationally. She’s passionate about supporting London and Londoners to thrive

Today was my last day at @clfnews.bsky.social. I’ve hugely enjoyed working with the wonderful team, and the brilliant Councillors and officers across central London 🙌

Are you passionate about public policy, interested in local government and excited by the challenge of net zero? Then we have the job for you! For more details and how to apply, click below ⬇️ jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/citrentp_web...

🔊 Central London Forward is hiring for a Policy Officer to lead our work on Net Zero. If you're passionate about public policy, interested in local government and excited by net zero policy, this could be for you. Click here to apply 👉 lnkd.in/eVhZhsEb

🔊 Central London Forward is hiring for a Policy Officer to lead our work on Net Zero. If you're passionate about public policy, interested in local government and excited by net zero policy, this could be for you. Click here to apply 👉 lnkd.in/eVhZhsEb

We’re recruiting for the next Director at Central London Forward. It’s a fantastic role, with a great team at an exciting time for the capital. Closes this sunday ⏰ starfishsearch.com/jobs/clf-dir... @clfnews.bsky.social

Night time workers in London are *40%* more likely to be low paid than those who work in the day - and twice as likely to be in insecure work. New research from the Living Wage Foundation: t.co/9VltwEskTo

40,000 jobs in London pay below the legal minimum wage 💷 Coverage of our recent report on employment rights abuse in South London Press 📰 t.co/WRj7hFsPqY

CLF and Workwhile are hosting a FREE webinar on what apprenticeship support and funding is available for businesses in London on 10th December 1-2pm. Please share with your networks! Open to all Londoners: westlondonbusiness.arlo.co/w/events/127...