Powering Central
London’s
Economy
Growth
Inclusivity
Central London Forward (CLF) is the partnership of the 12 central London local authorities, working together to support inclusive and sustainable growth so the central London economy thrives, and all residents and communities benefit from the opportunities this creates.
Powering Central
London’s
Economy
Growth
Inclusivity
Central London Forward (CLF) is the partnership of the 12 central London local authorities, working together to support inclusive and sustainable growth so the central London economy thrives, and all residents and communities benefit from the opportunities this creates.
About Central
London Forward
Central London Forward (CLF) unites 12 boroughs to drive economic growth and inclusivity across central London. Through collaboration, we ensure residents benefit from economic opportunities, enhanced infrastructure, and essential public services, creating a thriving and sustainable future for all.
A Unified Partnership
Central London Forward brings together 12 central London boroughs, working collaboratively to drive economic growth and inclusivity.
Supporting Communities
We are committed to ensuring that all residents benefit from economic opportunities, improved infrastructure, and high-quality public services
What We Do
Policy & Research
We co-ordinate and commission policy and research on behalf of, and alongside, our boroughs, seeking to influence government decisions at all levels. Our work focuses on our borough’s priority areas to deliver inclusive and sustainable growth, such as housing, infrastructure, net zero, skills and employment.
CLF Strategy 2024-2026
Our strategy is centered around fostering inclusive and sustainable growth across the region. We are committed to driving innovation, enhancing productivity, and creating a thriving economy that benefits all residents and communities.
Programmes
CLF runs initiatives to support jobs, skills, housing, and infrastructure. Key programmes include Connect to Work, UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and Local Skills Improvement Plan, driving inclusive and sustainable growth across central London.
Digital Connectivity
Our Digital Connectivity Programme aims to expand super-fast digital infrastructure across central London, supporting businesses, communities, and individuals in accessing high-quality digital services, by enhancing connectivity.
Integration Hub
The Central London Integration Hub aims to support employment and skills services to work better together, and to help central London residents access the support they need to move into decent work.
The Area We Cover
CLF’s geographical reach covers the 12 central London local authority areas: Camden, City of London, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, and Westminster.
Programme
Highlights
CLF delivers impactful programmes supporting employment, skills training, housing, and infrastructure. Key initiatives include the Connect to Work employment programme, the Local Skills Improvement Plan, and efforts to expand digital connectivity and green jobs, ensuring sustainable growth across central London.
Connect To Work
The programme will support up to 4,800 residents per year at it’s peak across central London. It will focus on supporting residents who are disabled and economically inactive to find and sustain in employment.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Central London Forward’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme provides high-quality employment and skills support for unemployed and economically inactive residents across central London.
Central London Works
The programme is designed for participants with disabilities, the long-term unemployed (LTU) and specified disadvantaged groups
Pioneer
The Pioneer Support programme, commissioned by Central London Forward and funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, was a one-year pilot initiative launched in September 2023.
Our Latest Reports
Stay informed with our latest reports, which provide in-depth research, policy recommendations, and strategic insights into key issues shaping central London’s economy, workforce, and infrastructure.
2024 - 2026 Strategy
Our Strategy Report 2024-2026 outlines our vision for a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable central London.
Scale of the Short let Market in Central London
Scale of the Short let Market in Central London. Central London has a thriving tourism industry, but the unregulated short-term let market is exacerbating the existing housing crisis.
Invest 2035: The UK’s modern industrial strategy
Scale of the Short let Market in Central London. The government is introducing a new Industrial Strategy, which aims to drive long-term economic growth
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