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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 13h

⌛ London's net zero target is 5 years away – how do we equitably decarbonise, while capitalising off the scale of opportunity?

Join us for answer at our London Conference 2025 - Decarbonising London: The Final Five years.

Register your interest now:
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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 1d

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

🚨Don't miss our #ConservativePartyConference #CPC25 event today at 10:30🚨

London's housing crisis continues to escalate. We need immediate action alongside long-term solutions.

Join our panellists to discuss innovative financing for housing solutions:
centreforlondon.org/event/conser...

Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Three days until our Conservative Party Conference event 🚨

London Councils are spending £5.5 million a day on temporary accommodation. We need innovative immediate actions, and long-term solutions.

Find our more at our event with RBKC & Trowers&Hamlins:
centreforlondon.org/event/conser...

Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 6d

Delighted to share Ian Mcdermott will be joining our Conservative Party Conference panel.

CEO of Peabody & Chair of the G15, he'll provide vital insight into delivering new social homes while fulfilled duties as a social housing landlord.

More info:
centreforlondon.org/event/conser...

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

Don't miss our Conservative Party Conference event - sharing groundbreaking solutions to London's temporary accommodation crisis.

Join our expert panel, chaired by our CEO @tweetingantonia, as they discuss innovative & immediate action.

Find our more:
centreforlondon.org/event/conser...

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

How can London take innovative and immediate action to tackle capital’s housing crisis effectively?

Join us for answers at @centreforlondon @rbkc & @Trowers Conservative Party Conference event:
centreforlondon.org/event/conser...

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 13d

Delighted that Mayor Jason Perry is joining our Conservative Party Conference panel.

London's housing crisis continues to escalate. Costing our boroughs £4 million every day.

We need innovative, cost-effective solutions to the crisis.

Find out more now:
centreforlondon.org/event/conser...

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

The London Conference is a cornerstone of the political & policy calendar – an opportunity to put your organisation at the heart of London policymaking.

This year's topic is Decarbonising London: The Final Five Years.

Contact us to get involved today:
centreforlondon.org/conference/t...

The London Conference 2025 | Decarbonising London: the final five years

The next five years are critical for the city. With the Labour Party leading the government, City Hall and majority of London’s boroughs, opportune political alignment should bring long term and...

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 16d

How can London:
🎯 Meet its housing targets?

🏗️ Attract skilled workers into construction?

📈 Ensure Labour’s Warmer Homes Plan upgrades energy efficiency?

Join us and L&Q for answers upcoming Labour Party event:
centreforlondon.org/event/labour...

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

🌍 London is a global leader in urban decarbonisation.

Yet, with only five years left to reach our net zero target & temperatures climbing every year, we must collaborate to accelerate action.

Join us for a solutions-focussed discussion on the climate crisis:
forms.office.com/e/2JKe2sm3Tx

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 22d

London has untapped potential. We need to leverage the opportunities of our sub-regions.

We're delighted to welcome Peter Mason to speak to our London Network. He'll share his insights into polycentricism & the benefits it could bring.

Email us to attend:
centreforlondon.org/support-us/t...

Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 22d

Catch Centre for London at LREF!

🗓️ On September 17th, our team will be attending LREF - ready to discuss London's built environment.

Join us and Local London at 3pm, for a network event sure to be packed with interesting voices.

See you many of you there!

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

The Employment Rights Bill is back in the news.

This is a landmark piece of legislation. A once-in-a-generation opportunity for workers rights.

It will set up the Fair Work Agency. A single enforcement body for labour market abuses.

Read our briefing:
centreforlondon.org/publication/...

The Fair Work Agency Briefing

On September 3rd 2025, the Employments Rights Bill will be read for the third and final time in the Lords. This new legislation will set up a single enforcement body for labour market abuses –...

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

🌍 London is a global leader in urban decarbonisation.

Yet, with only five years left to reach our net zero target & temperatures climbing every year, we must collaborate to accelerate action.

Join us for a solutions-focussed discussion on the climate crisis:
forms.office.com/e/2JKe2sm3Tx

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 28d

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.

cylchldn.substack.com

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · 28d

🌹 Don't miss out on our Labour Party Conference event!

🧱 Our panel packed full with expertise will explore the question: Tackling London's housing crisis - what's next?

No need for secure zone tickets, come along and join the discussion:
centreforlondon.org/event/labour...

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

19,125 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the Home Office in 2024.

With the Employments Rights Bill passed, a new enforcement body for workers’ rights is to be established - the Fair Work Agency.

What needs to be true for it to succeed?
centreforlondon.org/publication/...

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

Decarbonising London: The Final Five Years.

⏳Our net zero target is fast approaching. Environmental crises are worsening year on year.

Now is the time to come together to find solutions and collaborate.

Join us for our London Conference 2025:
forms.office.com/e/2JKe2sm3Tx

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Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us at Con Party Conf with @rbkc.gov.uk & Trowers & Hamlins!

📅 Mon 6th Oct
⌚10.30–11.40
📍 The Alan Hotel, SITU, 18 Princess Street, M1 4LG

Our panel will unpack: London’s Temporary Accommodation Crisis – The Groundbreaking Plan to House Homeless Families
centreforlondon.org/event/labour...

Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Sep 4

Delighted that @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social will be joining our Labour Party Conference panel!

As Chair of the Housing, Communities & Local Government committee, she'll speak to Labour's housing policy to date and future plans.

Join us for our fringe event:
centreforlondon.org/event/labour...

Centre for London @centreforlondon.bsky.social · Sep 4

London’s net zero target is 5 years away – how do we decarbonise the city, while maximising the benefits of inclusive growth?

Join us on Monday 10 Nov, as we unpick what is necessary to ensure London reaches its net zero goal.

Register your interest here:
forms.office.com/e/2JKe2sm3Tx

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Daniel Reast @danreast.bsky.social · Sep 2

🏛️ Come work with me!

@centreforlondon.bsky.social is kicking off an exciting and provocative research programme - and we're looking for a researcher to build a commanding body of work.

Enquiries via link or reach out if you have any questions. Thrilling times! centreforlondon.org/vacancy/rese...

Advert for new job at Centre for London: Researcher/Senior Researcher, £30,000-£36,000. Full time. Apply by 9am, Monday 22 September.

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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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