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Read our latest report, ‘Take Part in London’s Big Society’

Follow @KateBLCF // // Since 2004, our Take Part Learning Programme has helped Londoners gain skills, confidence and knowledge for active citizenship through community-based activities. We have supported a wide range of organisations across sectors and across the capital to … MORE

Have you registered to vote in the London elections?

On 3rd May 2012 Londoners will be given the chance to vote in the Mayoral and London Assembly elections. To make sure you have the opportunity to vote, you must register before 18th April 2012. The London Elects website provides … MORE

Mayor releases consultation document on proposed budget for the GLA group

The consultation document on the Mayor of London’s budget proposals for the GLA Group for 2012-13 (including the draft capital spending plan) has now been published. This includes the draft budget proposals for the Greater London Authority (Mayor and Assembly), … MORE

London Civic Forum welcomes delegation from Republic of South Korea

London Civic Forum was delighted to host a delegation of thirteen representatives from the Administrative System reform Committee of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province from the Jeju Provincial Government in the Republic of South Korea earlier this month. They were interested … MORE

Delivery of Public Services by Charities

Recent findings from Populus have revealed differing opinions between Labour and Conservative MPs in regard to the public service reform. The research conducted investigates attitudes towards the involvement of the voluntary and private sector in public services. The public’s primary … MORE

London 2012 Volunteering Opportunity

Team London, the Mayor’s plan to get more Londoner’s volunteering across the capital, has been tasked with the exciting challenge of finding 140 volunteers for the 2012 Olympics. London 2012 is seeking 140 adult volunteers to help with young Olympic … MORE

The long awaited Localism Act

The long awaited Localism Act finally received Royal Assent earlier this month. The Act embodies the government’s aims to devolve power down to local councils and communities and has been viewed with cautious optimism by some community and voluntary organisations. … MORE

Last chance to have your say on Policing in London

Time is running out for you to take part in the Metropolitan Police Authority’s ‘Have Your Say’ consultation. This is your last opportunity for you to let the MPA know what you think London’s policing priorities should be. To complete … MORE

Housing Strategy published

Today David Cameron and Nick Clegg announced the government’s housing strategy. £400m will be allocated to the development, designed to deliver 16,000 new homes. The strategy plans to help the 100,000 prospective buyers who cannot enter the housing market due … MORE

Disability rights, empowerment & the law

23rd, 24th, 25th November Course overview: This course will deepen participant’s understanding of disability and bring relevant areas of disability law to life and show how advocates can use this knowledge and understanding to support those they work with. It … MORE