Audit Committee
Comment on the Budget: more action on housing and growth needed
Housebuilding
Mayor Jules Pipe, Chair of London Councils said:
“The Chancellor’s statement recognised the acute housing challenges London is facing. However, it was inadequate in the context of London’s housing crisis. The capital’s population is set to increase to over nine million by 2021, meaning 800,000 homes are needed to meet both existing and future demand. (1)
New borough Horizon 2020 funding bids submitted
Six bids involving London boroughs have been submitted under the Horizon 2020 funding programme.
Since the launch of Horizon 2020 in December 2013, LEPT has been working on behalf of boroughs on a new bid as project coordinator, and using our networks to broker places for boroughs in bids that meet with their priorities.
LEPT is coordinator of the OPTI-MOVE bid
London to trial ‘intelligent’ pedestrian crossings
Pedestrian crossing sensors will make crossings safer, with the aim to encourage more Londoners to walk.
Data Advisory Group
Lack of affordable housing undermining life sciences 'hub'
A lack of decent, affordable housing in London is undermining the capital’s position as a hub for the flourishing life sciences sector, according to a paper being presented to the London Health Board published today.
The paper updating board members on the life sciences sector highlights a lack of affordability of accommodation in relation to other British and international locations and recommends some innovative solutions, including construction of affordable campus-style apartments.
Programme agreed to boost clinical trial participation
More patients are needed to try out new treatments if researchers are going to have any chance of beating cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, London Health Board (LHB) has warned.