London boroughs back £3 rent convergence rate to avoid significant cuts to housing services

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Local authorities could have to slash spending by £269m over four years, according to research by the London Councils coalition

The London Councils group has pushed for a rent convergence rate of at least £3 a week ahead of the government’s autumn budget  announcement.

Recent analysis from the cross-party coalition suggests that local authorities in the capital will have to cut spending on council housing repairs, management and resident services by £269m over the next four years due to dwindling resources.

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