David Francis will be stepping down from his role as Director of the West London Alliance (WLA) after almost seven years in post. His last day will be 31 August 2025. Barry Rawlings, WLA Chair and Leader of London Borough of Barnet, said: “Change has been...
We are excited to be heading to the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) once again in 2025, flying the flag for one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse sub-regional economies. At this year’s exhibition, we’re hosting a flagship event – Growing the...
Image: New National Back to Work Scheme Launches in West London West London, 1st May 2025 - The first of the government funded, devolved Connect to Work services will officially launch in West London on 1 May 2025. Connect to Work is a free, voluntary service which...
We are delighted to announce the launch of Connect to Work, a pioneering 3-year employment programme starting this week. This inclusive initiative is designed to support everyone, with a special focus on individuals with disabilities, health conditions, and complex barriers to employment. Our dedicated Connect to...
Press Release West London, 12 March 2025 – In the wake of the launch of the London Growth Plan, new analysis reveals West London as the linchpin for boosting London's productivity and economic growth. Key findings from the report include: West London is poised to be...
Centre for London’s latest report outlines how London’s sub-regional economies (in West, North, East and South London) are critical to unlocking London’s economic potential. Greater London, excluding Central London, contributes just under £35bn to the Treasury in VAT and other product taxes. In comparison, the combined contribution of...
Councils across West London have set out why the sub-region must be at the heart of the Government’s planned Industrial Strategy. In a joint West London Alliance response to the Government’s recent Industrial Strategy Green Paper, entitled ‘Invest 2035’, boroughs have highlighted key industry sectors and...
Photo L-R: Ruth Cadbury MP, Deidre Costigan MP, and Danny Beales MP Speaking at WLA’s Parliamentary Reception With annual economic output of £70 billion – bigger than the cities of Birmingham and Manchester put together – West London plays a vital role in the UK economy....
On the 7th October we partnered with Imperial College London to host a pivotal roundtable event - "West London in a Polycentric Capital." Chaired by Cllr. Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council, the event gathered leading figures from West London’s academic, business, and public sectors...
We are pleased to announce that WorkWell, in North West London, launched on 1 October 2024. WorkWell serves as a "front door," streamlining access to various employment support services and embodying our belief that "good work support good health outcomes." As one of 15 WorkWell participants nationally,...