name: London Councils
notes: London Councils is an organisation which brings together representatives of the 32 London Boroughs and the City of London Corporation, the Metropolitan Police Authority and the London Fire Brigade. 
  
  London Councils is not a local council, but an association of public bodies in London, intended to aid working together both operationally and in lobbying central government.
  
  
  According to their website, London Councils:
  
  Runs the Freedom Pass & Taxicard concessionary fares schemes, runs a range of housing, consumer protection and other services (eg Consumer Direct & NOTIFY), and distributes nearly £28 million in grants each year to voluntary groups in London.
  
  
  "London Councils is a cross-party organisation, funded and run by our member authorities to work on behalf of them all, regardless of political persuasion. We also act as the employers’ organisation for the 32 London boroughs, providing advice, support and training, and representing them in negotiations."
  
  
  The members (the bodies listed above) fund London Councils  through subscription. This is an association of local councils. If you are requesting information from or about one individual council, it may be better to direct your request to the relevant body.
  
  Associations of local councils are organisations that represent and support local councils in the UK. They are made up of member councils and work to promote the interests of local government at the regional level. These associations usually play a role in advocating for the needs of local communities and providing resources and guidance to member councils.