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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 2d

"Now is the time to re-shape the capitals and the UK’s future through committing to fiscal devolution"

Read @antoniajennings.bsky.social's latest piece in The MJ, speaking to the role fiscal devolution plays in equitable growth:
www.themj.co.uk/growing-lond...

Growing London benefits everyone

In 1998, Londoners were posed a question: ‘Are you in favour of the Government's proposals for a Greater London Authority, made up of an elected mayor and a separately...

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The Autonomy Institute @autonomy-institute.bsky.social · 15d

You can now catch up on last week's #Forum2029 event, recorded live for @macrodosepod.bsky.social 👇

The policies and politics progressives need: Asad Rehman | @johnmct.bsky.social | Ayeisha Thomas-Smith | James Schneider | @antoniajennings.bsky.social

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LIVE - The Policies and Politics We Need w/ Autonomy Institute

Macrodose · Episode

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The Autonomy Institute @autonomy-institute.bsky.social · 27d

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 👇

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 29d

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...

Lobbying for London: Devolution and Governance Reform with Antonia Jennings, CEO of Centre for London

Highlighting the impact of Welsh people on British life.

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Sep 2

👥 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...

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · Sep 1

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.

Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Sep 1

🤝 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/...

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Sep 1

🤝 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/...

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Jun 26

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:
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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Jun 24

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/...

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Charles Wright @charleswright57.bsky.social · Jun 17

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.

Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Jun 17

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...

What does the Spending Review mean for London? | LocalGov

Following last week's 2025 Spending Review, Antonia Jennings, CEO at Centre for London, looks at what it means for the capital.

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Jun 17

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...

What does the Spending Review mean for London? | LocalGov

Following last week's 2025 Spending Review, Antonia Jennings, CEO at Centre for London, looks at what it means for the capital.

www.localgov.co.uk

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Jun 12

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:

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · May 21

🌇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/...

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · May 7

"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:

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Tom Copley @tomcopley.bsky.social · Apr 30

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.

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Apr 15

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:
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Antonia Jennings @antoniajennings.bsky.social · Apr 15

@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...

Why We’re Getting Poorer - Conway Hall

As the UK economy struggles along while the US seems destined for chaos, evaluating why we're getting poorer has never seemed more relevant. Did you know that while we think of money as notes issued b...

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Apr 8

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:

Talk About London: The London Growth Plan

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Apr 3

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/...

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · Mar 27

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

Talk About London: The London Growth Plan

YouTube video by Dave Hill

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Charles Wright @charleswright57.bsky.social · Mar 28

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

Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · Mar 27

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

Talk About London: The London Growth Plan

YouTube video by Dave Hill

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Mar 20

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?

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Daniel Reast @danreast.bsky.social · Mar 19

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/...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Mar 19

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

Centre for London says numbers are falling and wants the government to step up to support the industry Black cabs could disappear from London’s roads in 20 years, a thinktank has warned, unless authorities take steps to halt the decline – including…

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Feb 27

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...

Sadiq Khan reveals growth plan for London with more spending power

A new economic strategy means the capital would contribute an additional £27.5 billion in taxes in 2035

www.thetimes.com

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