The London Assembly Economy, Culture and Skills Committee has published the report of its inquiry into the declining child population in London -  ‘A London for every child: Reversing the city’s declining child population’

Katherine gave evidence to the Committee on behalf of the Network back in October and was very pleased to attend the launch at the inspirational Edith Neville Primary School in Camden. It would be easy to sleepwalk into becoming a child-free city or at least one where only the children of affluent families can truly thrive. It is therefore hugely welcome that the Committee has taken this holistic look at how to make London a great place for all children to grow up, examining issues across housing, schools, childcare and the public realm – do take a look at the report and its recommendations. 

Action Plan launch - next week

A final reminder if you haven't already done so to sign up to endorse our shared Action Plan 'Towards a Child Poverty Free London. The plan is set out on this microsite:  www.childpovertylondon.org (use the password: stationsummaryautomatic) and will be launched next Thursday (26 March) to coincide with the publication of this years’ official poverty statistics. If you would like to add your organisation's logo to the site to signal that they support the overall aims and approach of the document email your logo to Katherine by close of play tomorrow, 20 March. 

Wishing Eid Mubarak to all those who will be celebrating across the city.

 

Best wishes