Alison Griffin
Putting finance on the devolution to-do list
Seeking real fiscal autonomy for local government at times feels as elusive as the end of a rainbow, says Alison Griffin.
Devolution has transformed the way local services work together in London
There has been an explosion of collaboration across the capital, says Alison Griffin. 'Twenty-four years on, we have many examples of joint working that impact our residents.'
Political heat is rising
Alison Griffin looks ahead to the looming General Election and what it bodes for local government.
London wants to support genuine sector-led improvement
Oflog has the potential to be part of a drive to improve local public services, but achieving this will require a robust co-design process with the sector, says Alison Griffin.
Fixing London's social housing problem
While national policy will be crucial for determining social housing’s future, we know there is more we can do at a local level, says chief executive of London Councils Alison Griffin.
Protecting residents and preventing violence
London Councils is working with partners to map the VAWG (violence against women and girls) funding pots available across the capital, and how they support or undermine efforts to build capacity and to establish gaps, says Alison Griffin.
We need to support communities and colleagues through the cost of living crisis
Chief executive of London Councils Alison Griffin says it is important to acknowledge that within our own organisations we have colleagues who are struggling with the impact of rising costs, who may never have needed help before.
Councils' crucial role in response to the cost of living crisis
Local government’s ability to tailor support for the cost of living crisis based on knowledge of place will be essential to an effective national response, says Alison Griffin.
London's councils are actively pursuing gender parity
As International Women’s Day 2022 approaches, it’s timely to reflect the progress being made as well as the challenges, barriers and biases still being faced by women in the workplace, says Alison Griffin.
This is a pivotal moment for ending rough sleeping
The next phase of the pandemic presents a new challenge to rise to – ensuring that we seize every opportunity to end rough sleeping for good, says chief executive of London Councils Alison Griffin.
Plugging the net zero funding gap
The UK Climate Change Investment Commission is developing a radical place-based offer to private finance, says Alison Griffin - and it estimates in the core cities and London boroughs alone there is potential for up to £500m worth of investment.