Local London supports boroughs by advocating potential policy solutions to mutual challenges.
Local London acts as champion and voice for this sub-region. We use our collective influence to lobby London and Central Government decision makers and campaign for change.
We speak up on a range of issues to ensure that our member boroughs and partners can deliver good growth to benefit our residents.
As a group of boroughs, there is potential to explore common issues, share learning and put forward policy ideas to decision-makers at London and national levels.
This work amplifies and complements borough advocacy, articulating issues which have an impact beyond individual boroughs and where our collective voice can achieve a greater impact.
Sharing best practice
Across our sub-region, boroughs and partners are delivering innovative and effective solutions.
Where good practice exists, there are opportunities to share and learn to respond to mutual challenges, and to pool resources, capacity and insight to inform policy development, lobbying and bidding activities.
Harnessing our collective voice
By working together, to bring our collective voice and influence to bear on London and national government, we can achieve a lot more for the sub-region.
Local London is developing a suite of policy position papers which together will form a prospectus for the sub-region.
All policies are developed alongside borough officers and signed off by borough leaders through Local London’s Joint Committee.
Our Work and Policy Statements
Our response to Rewiring the State
We submitted our response to the Government’s Rewiring the State agenda and related opportunities for public service reform, economic growth and devolution.
Our response sets out the case for greater devolution and a stronger role for London’s boroughs in shaping investment, infrastructure and public service reform.
Read a copy of our response to Rewiring the State.
Our call for long-term employment support funding
We have written to ministers making the case for long-term investment in employment support to help unlock the full economic potential of our communities and support inclusive growth across our sub-region.
Read a copy of our letter to ministers calling for continuation funding for Trailblazers employment support.
Our Local Skills Improvement Plan
Our employer-led and data-driven Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) identified skills gaps across five priority sectors. We are working with businesses, stakeholders, and education and training bodies to close these skills gaps.
Learn about our LSIP and get involved in transforming the skills training landscape.
Case for investment in London's digital infrastructure
We have written to minsters with our counterparts from across London calling for long-term investment in digital infrastructure.
This is necessary to ensure that we continue to
play our part in delivering the national drive for economic growth and that London continues to be one of the best places to invest in the world.
Read a copy of our letter to ministers calling for investment in digital infrastructure in London.
Digital Strategy
The availability of world class digital infrastructure is key to delivering economic prosperity and efficient public services. There are over 100,000 premises in the Local London sub-region unable to access gigabit capable services. Our sub-regional strategy sets out best practice with learning from our boroughs and beyond to help lever in investment and address our digital divide.
Discover more about our sub-regional strategy.
Digital Connectivity Requirements
Our Delivering Economic Growth in Local London: Digital Connectivity Requirements paper summarises the opportunities and investment needed to lead the UK’s digital and AI ambitions.
Read our Delivering Economic Growth in Local London: Digital Connectivity Requirements paper.
Transport Policy Position
Local London boroughs have experienced significant demographic change and population growth, above the national average, making it the fastest growing part of London. However, investment in transport infrastructure has not kept pace with this growth.
Discover our Transport Policy Position.
Funding for Local Growth
The main sources of funding for local growth currently available to support boroughs’ ambitions are due to end in 2025 and there is currently no proposal for either an extension or a successor programme.
Employment and Skills Vision
As part of our key pillars, Local London is committed to focus on employer-led skills development, employment growth, raising the aspirations of young people through career support, and digital inclusion, including business support.