INTRODUCTION Cllr Darren Rodwell, London Councils Connected to all parts of the UK, Europe and the globe, London has a great deal to offer the world. With a long history alive with dynamism, London thrives because of its exceptionally diverse, dynamic and growing population.
Always looking forward, London offers unparalleled opportunities to those who live, work and invest in the capital. There are so many opportunities across the capital we have set them all out in these pages borough by borough. London’s 32 borough councils and the City of London play a key part in representing communities and places that encompass vibrant, high-density innercity areas, large-scale industrial estates and open green spaces. While the Mayor of London outlines an overall strategy, London’s councils are responsible for taking most of the planning decisions in the capital. As such we are key partners for anyone seeking to invest in London.
London’s councils have an appetite to do more – to build more, to create more opportunities and to attract new investors. On each page of this guide you’ll notice a key contact who knows their borough and can help you be part of London’s exciting future. Get in touch with them to find out how. Darren Rodwell Executive member for housing and planning darren.rodwell@lbbd.gov.uk
We want to work with you. London’s rapidly growing population means that we have to keep moving – and fast – to keep up with demand for more homes, jobs and opportunities. And recent changes to government financial rules mean that many of the London boroughs are able to finally ramp up their plans to build affordable housing.
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