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The sub-regional partnership of the 12 central London boroughs, CLF works to drive inclusive and sustainable growth in the capital.
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NEW: Full Potential, @clfnews.bsky.social's Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, shows promising progress supporting care experienced young people into education, employment and training.

L&W has published the evaluation of the first year of delivery of Full Potential. ⬇️
Evaluation of Central London Forward’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer  - Learning and Work Institute
Learning and Work Institute has evaluated the first year of delivery of Full Potential, the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer delivered by Central London Forward.
learningandwork.org.uk
June 17, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Climate change is already affecting Central London.

With London’s hottest summer and the UK’s hottest spring on record, climate impacts could cost the city £10–15bn annually by 2050 without further adaptation.

New report from Central London Forward: centrallondonforward.gov.uk/news/new-rep...
New report highlights growing climate adaptation pressures across central London - Central London Forward
A new report, published by Central London Forward, a partnership of the 12 central London local authorities, examines the growing impacts of climate change and recommends urgent action to support boro...
centrallondonforward.gov.uk
June 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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🎉 @clfnews.bsky.social has renewed its London Network membership!

London faces major challenges – housing, transport, inequality and growth. Our Network is where leaders from every sector come together to tackle them head on.

Explore what’s next & how to join⬇️
centreforlondon.org/support-us/t...
May 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
@adamhug.bsky.social, CLF Chair, joins borough leaders to call on the govt to #KeepTheLevyLocal. OVL could raise £350M in London, with a 50% local share reinvesting over £175М directly into local councils, supporting growth projects, the visitor economy, and essential local services
March 16, 2026 at 3:26 PM
@adamhug.bsky.social, Chair of CLF, on BBCRadioLondon: London boroughs call for at least 50% of the overnight visitor levy to be retained locally – supporting services, businesses & growth. This is now the agreed pan-London position through @londoncouncils.bsky.social
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February 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
CLF joined an event at the House of Commons.

💭 It was inspiring to meet colleagues from across the sector and discuss how we can better support young people into work.

📌 Barriers like limited opportunities, health&wellbeing challenges, fewer entry-level roles were explored.
February 4, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Our new report shows an overnight visitor levy could raise over £350M across London, with £275M generated by the 12 central boroughs. Boroughs are calling for at least 50% of this revenue to be retained locally to fund services, support businesses, strengthen economy.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
📢Calling community orgs, social enterprises & small providers!
Join our Market Warming Webinar to learn about upcoming commissioning opportunities for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer (Full Potential) programme.

🖇️Register via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/market-war...
January 14, 2026 at 4:34 PM
🙌We’re pleased to welcome Mark Williams as the new Director of Central London Forward.

Mark brings 17 years of experience working across local and regional government in London, as well as central government and the private sector.
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
After three years out of work, Warda found the confidence, support, and opportunity to return to a career in medicine through the #ConnectToWork oWork Programme.

🖇️Delivered by CLF, the programme helps residents of Central London find and sustain work.

🫶Read Warda’s story.
December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
📚Central London Forward recently commissioned Browne Jacobson to deliver a tailored employment law session for our Connect To Work and Full Potential Youth Trailblazer teams.
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today the Government announced plans to give mayors the power to introduce an overnight stay levy.

CLF has been calling for these powers and we welcome the announcement.

Below is a comment from @adamhug.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We hosted a fantastic partnership meeting with the Operational Leads from all our Connect To Work delivery partners. It was inspiring to see representatives from our Borough delivery areas, sharing insights, best practices, and innovative solutions to challenges.

#ConnectToWork
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🧩Last Thursday, we were excited to attend the Hackney Connect to Work Launch at Hackney Town Hall.

It was great to see employers, participants, and local partners come together to celebrate the start of this 5 year programme.
#connecttowork
November 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🫶A major milestone for the Connect to Work Programme in Central London!

🤗We're excited to announce that now over 500 people have started their journey with Connect to Work – all within just three months of active delivery!
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Thank you to all who made our London Conference 2025 a success.

Specifically our sponsors, workshop, exhibition & data partners - Barratt London, London Councils, Arup, Hadley, L&Q, @mayorsfundlondon.bsky.social, @clfnews.bsky.social, Sustainable Ventures, @savanta.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🌍 We’re at the London Conference 2025: Decarbonising London!

Central London Forward is joining the conversation on London’s climate action.

Visit our stand to learn more about our work and take part in our short survey on climate adaptation.

#LDNConf25
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We were thrilled to attend the launch of the Full Potential Trailblazer Programme at Islington Town Hall! 🎉

Funded by DWP & GLA, it supports care-experienced young people (17-25) who are NEET with tailored training, work placements & internships. #FullPotential
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Central London Forward will be at the London Conference 2025!

Come join the conversation on London's climate action, from adaptation to mitigation🌏

❗️Registration closes Wednesday at 9:30AM. Sign up now!
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...
centreforlondon.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
London has highest poverty rate in the country when including housing costs, with 27% of Londoners living in poverty.

Boroughs are at the forefront of tackling this but need funding to continue.

The Government must look again at the Fair Funding Review.

labourlist.org/2025/10/lond...
'London's streets aren't paved with gold. Cuts would hit the poorest the hardest' - LabourList
Any changes that result in a further reduction in funding for deprived boroughs risks deepening inequality.
labourlist.org
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
London boroughs drive growth, tackle poverty and provide vital services.

However, their ability to do that is under threat from the Fair Funding Review, which could cut council spending by £700m.

Read CLF Chair @adamhug.bsky.social on the impact this would have here ⬇️
'London's streets aren't paved with gold. Cuts would hit the poorest the hardest' - LabourList
Any changes that result in a further reduction in funding for deprived boroughs risks deepening inequality.
labourlist.org
October 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
At Labour Conference, CLF co-hosted a panel with @fabiansociety.bsky.social on London’s inequality.

Despite being the UK’s economic engine, London has the highest poverty levels. We need fair funding, better jobs, and more devolution.
October 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
📢Vacancy Alert
Central London Forward is recruiting a new Director.

We’re a partnership of 12 central London boroughs, working for inclusive & sustainable growth across the capital.

This is a fantastic chance to lead a great team & make real impact.

👉Apply&share: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
Central London Forward hiring Director in City Of London, England, United Kingdom | LinkedIn
Posted 9:36:24 AM. Job Title: Director of Central London Forward Salary: £105,000 - £115,000 per annumContractual…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
At LREF yesterday, CLF hosted a panel discussion with @brendadacres.bsky.social, @helendennis.bsky.social & others on the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension.

The panel discussed current progress, funding options and the project’s role in enabling new housing, jobs and growth in Central London.
September 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Great to see so many at our MeetTheDelegation session at #LREF2025 this morning.

@adamhug.bsky.social, Chair of CLF, opened with reflections on how partnership can help shape a fairer, more inclusive Central London.

At CLF, partnership drives everything we do from jobs to policy to infrastructure.
September 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM