Right, it's over. Whether you're clearing up champagne corks or crying into your beer, this election result means there is still work to do! Among other things, we’ll all be faced with managing the impact of continued public-sector cuts, and with getting housing, planning, infrastructure and fiscal devolution issues heard amidst the Scotland and EU clamour.

 

As new cabinet ministers focused on London’s issues settle in, it's clear that we must work together to strengthen the case for central government support for this complex city-region – the UK’s economic engine and home to some of its most deprived areas – not least by showing what can be accomplished.  

 

To see how FoL is contributing to that effort this month, see below for programme highlights and upcoming events. As a quick update:

 

On 21st April, FoL head of policy Jo Wilson co-hosted a workshop on the private rented sector at CIH’s annual London conference, with a focus on FoL’s new PRS Licensing paper. That workstream continues with a 14th May seminar on rent stabilisation, with an expert panel and an audience including six London mayoral candidates and/or their reps.

Those of you in planning may also be hearing from FoL's Inge Hartkoorn, as we wrap up our Localism survey with a few post-election calls.

On the Leaders front, Future London Leaders Round 10 is off to a flying start, and will include an examination of a major regeneration project 25 years on. FLL Round 9 meets 13th May in Dalston for a roving discussion of gentrification and equity, and the Leaders Plus group has a hands-on session on media and communications today. Candidates and alumni, keep an eye out for details on the 18th June alumni evening too. Lots afoot for London's next leaders!

Hope to see you out there!