The City of London provides local government services for the financial and commercial heart of Britain, the 'Square Mile'. It is committed to maintaining and enhancing the status of the business City as the world's leading international financial and business centre through the policies it pursues and the high standard of services it provides. Its responsibilities extend far beyond the City boundaries in that it also provides a host of additional facilities for the benefit of the nation. These range from open spaces such as Epping Forest and Hampstead Heath to the famous Barbican Arts Centre.
The City of London combines its ancient traditions and ceremonial functions with the role of a modern and efficient local authority, looking after the needs of its residents, businesses and over 320,000 people who come to work in the 'Square Mile' every day. Among local authorities the City of London is unique; not only is it the oldest in the country but it operates on a non-party political basis through its Lord Mayor, Aldermen and members of the Court of Common Council. The Lord Mayor in particular plays an important diplomatic role with his overseas visits and functions at the historic Guildhall and Mansion House for visiting heads of State.
Supporting People in the City of London
The City of London provides support for about 300 vulnerable people through its SP programme, including young people at risk of homelessness; single homeless (former rough sleepers); people with mental health problems; people with a physical or sensory disability; and older people in sheltered accommodation. Support is provided through the following eight services:
Middle Street - single homeless (former rough sleeper) project
Salters’ City Foyer - young people service
City of London Tenancy Sustainment Partnership
Tudor Rose Court - sheltered scheme
Iveagh Court - sheltered scheme
Mais House - sheltered scheme
Isleden House - sheltered scheme
Harman Close - sheltered scheme
In June 2005, the City of London submitted a Five Year Supporting People Plan to the ODPM. This was updated in 2008 and can be downloaded along with other Supporting People Business and Strategy plans.
Click here to see details of all Supporting People services available in the City of London.
Links to our support service provider websites: