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Publications
Most London Development Agency (LDA) publications are available on under the Publications A-Z list.
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Publication Scheme
Information that the LDA is required to make available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act.
Publications A-Z
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2012: It's happening now!
A directory of contacts and resource for training, jobs and skills opportunities for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A guide to selling to the LDA
A guide to selling to the LDA and the procurement process.
Annual Report
Annual Report covers the LDA’s activities and includes a statement of the LDA's approved accounts.
Best Value Performance Improvement Plans
This is an annual plan, focusing on how we can improve our delivery to Londoners. Our Best Value Performance Improvement Plan for 2004-2005 is included in our 2004-2007 Corporate Plan.
Borough Economic Profiles
The Borough Economic Profiles are a statistical profile with the latest published data on demography, employment and unemployment, qualification levels and business activity in each Borough and the average for London.
Business London
The Business London Programme aims to provide Londoners with the advice and support needed to start or grow a business.
Business Priorities for Women's Enterprise in London
The LDA commissioned this consultation report because of strong evidence, which showed that women were under represented in terms of business ownership.
Business Update for London 2012
This update aims to share information at this early stage about anticipated supply needs for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games - broad timetables, likely procurement processess and delivery structures.
Childcare Fact Sheet
The LDA has the responsibility to deliver the Mayor’s London Childcare Strategy.
Code of Conduct
The Code sets out how the LDA expects their employees to conduct themselves within a public sector organisation.
Corporate Plan
The LDA Corporate Plan is a forward-looking, detailed document covering a three-year period, which describes how the LDA will use its funds and support.
Customer Care Policy
Details on Customer Care Policy.
Disability Equality Scheme
It describes our journey so far and our next steps to ensuring that the LDA plays its part in creating a city where disabled people can live in equality with non-disabled people.
East London Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan 2004-2006
Tourism development strategy and action plan which aims to support the growth of the East London tourism industry and ensure that the area is firmly on the visitor map.
Economic Development Strategy
The LDA produces the EDS on behalf of the Mayor of London. It provides the blue-print for all of the Agency's work and is intended to provide a focus for all of our delivery partners.
Educational Experiences and Achievements of Black Boys in London Schools 2000 – 2003
A report by the Education Commission on the educational experiences & achievements of Black boys in London schools.
Employment and skills update for 2012
This update provides a snapshot of some of the key achievements for Legacy Now and its work towards the legacy of the 2012 Games.
Equality Framework
This Framework will provide information and guidance to LDA staff and Board members about one of its key priorities and cross-cutting themes,i.e. promoting equal opportunities and challenging discrimination.
Evaluation of LVSCs project synergy
An external evaluation of LVSCs project synergy found that the LDA investment continues to pay off.
Evaluation of the London ESF Global Grants Programme: Fast Forward Grants
This report looks at the allocation of the Global Grants Programme in London and its impact on beneficiaries and organisations.
External Audit and Inspection - LDA
The External Audit and Inspection of the London Development Agency, shows accountability for public money, resources and the corporate governance of public services.
Financial Regulations
The financial regulations set out the financial procedures the LDA is required to follow when handling income and expenditure.
Gender Equality Scheme 2007 to 2010
Gender Equality Scheme 2007 to 2010 outlines the LDA's evidence-based priorities to deliver gender equality over the coming three years.
Global Powerhouse: The challenges and opportunities facing the Greater South East
Research looks at ways in which Central Government, in collaboration with the three Regional Development Agencies, can ensure that the right conditions for growth are set by the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Health and Safety Policy
The LDA Health and Safety Policy explains how the LDA complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other allied relevant legislation.
Improving Accessibility
This report provides a framework, which highlights the main issues for disabled visitors in London and identifies actions for the LDA.
Internal Audit Reports
Executive Summaries of all of our Internal Audit reports to demonstrate accountability and openness.
Just the job?
A research project into job brokerage provision in Camden, Islington,Hackney and Tower Hamlets, and the identification of good practice both regionally and nationally.
LDA - Investing in London
Find out how our investments have benefitted London, and how we will continue to create opportunities for all Londoners.
Listening to parents of children with disabilities and special educational needs
Reseach commissioned the LDA and carried out by Daycare Trust to explore the experiences of and needs for childcare among families with disabled children living in London.
Listening to providers about childcare for children with disabilities and special educational needs
This explores the views of childcare providers on the subject of providing quality, affordable childcare for children with special educational needs (SEN) and / or disabilities.
Local Area Tourism Impact model (LATI)
This new model allows the accurate measurement of tourism across all London sub-regions and boroughs, which was previously unavailable.
London Annual Business Survey (LABS)
A comprehensive survey of private sector businesses in London which provides important information on the performance of businesses and the direction of business support in London.
London Childcare Strategy
The LDA has committed to investing over £4 million to help deliver the Mayor's London Childcare Strategy, which aims to increase the availability of quality, affordable, accessible childcare to meet the needs of London's families, regardless of their income or employment status.
London Economic Development Snapshot
Latest overview report of the progress made in delivering the objectives of the Mayor's Economic Development Strategy.
London Life Sciences Strategy and Action Plan
In July 2003 the LDA launched the London Life Sciences Strategy and Action Plan that aims to develop London as one of the leading centres for life science research by helping more businesses in the sector thrive.
London Sustainable Food Hub Opportunities for a sustainable food logistics centre in London
This report explores the potential for a London Sustainable Food Hub - a new centre to facilitate a more sustainable food supply for London.
London Visitor Survey (LVS)
This survey aims to identify the strengths and weaknesses of London as a visitor destination and to track visitor satisfaction with the capital over time.
London: A cultural audit
The first quantitative overview of London's cultural environment, which it compares with that of four world cities - New York, Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai.
North London Tourism and Action Plan 2005 to 2007
This action plan, drafted jointly by the London Development Agency and North London Ltd, seeks to harness the benefits of North London’s strengths.
Partners In Training: An evaluation of the Black and Minority Ethnic Fundraising Training Project
Partners In Training: An evaluation of the Black and Minority Ethnic Fundraising Training Project
Performance Reports
The LDA has produced this self assessment under the headings used in the Government Office for London RDA report for ease of reference.
Procurement Code
Our procurement codes set out the process the LDA follows to purchase goods and services, including tendering arrangements.
Procurement Development Programme - Interim Report, March 2005
This Interim Report provides an overview of the London Development Agency’s Procurement Development Programme (PDP).
Programme Outputs 2001 - 2002
Details of the forecast and actual outputs by Programme for 2001-2002 can be found here.
Progress report on delivering the London Tourism Action Plan 2006 - 2009
Progress on delivering the London Tourism Action Plan 2006 – 2009
Public Complaints Procedure
LDA Public Complaints Procedure
Publication Scheme
Information that the LDA is required to make available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act.
Publications
The LDA produces a selection of publications and reports which are available online.
Race Equality Scheme (RES)
This timetabled action plan states a public authority’s approach to meeting the general duty and outlines what arrangements the authority intends to or has put in place to meet each part of the specific duty.
Rationale for Public Sector Intervention in the Economy
This paper was produced to give a clear articulation of principles which underpin our investment policies. The primary audience for the report are those within the LDA and Greater London Authority.
Responsible Procurement
The GLA group will lead by example in using procurement as a mechanism to effectively incorporate social, environmental and economic issues into all its activities.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: Achieving world class skills for London
This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics skills levels in London, to support our current and future competitiveness.
Shaping the Olympic Park Legacy
This is a key document in the ongoing planning for the post-2012 Games Park and its surrounding areas.
South London positioning guide
Free guide designed to help tourism and hospitality businesses in south London to market and promote themselves more effectively.
Standing Orders
LDA Standing Orders approved by the new LDA Board on 8 September 2008 sets out how the Agency conducts its business.
Sustainable Development Guide - Implementing Sustainable Design and Construction
This guide sets out for the development industry the sustainability standards that the LDA expects to achieve on all its new developments.
Targetry Framework
A brief overview of the targetry framework established by the Government for the LDA (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3).
Thames Gateway Economic Development Investment Plan
Joint plan by the three RDAs in the South East of England to transform the Thames Gateway into a thriving business, research and innovation hub and a vibrant place to live.
The Mayor's Food Strategy: Healthy and Sustainable Food for London
The London Food Strategy focuses on five themes; health, environment, economy, social/cultural and security.
Understanding London's Sub-Regional Economies
Understanding London's Sub-Regional Economies
West London Tourism Strategy and Action Plan
This strategy, a joint venture between the LDA, West London Business and Visit London, is a ground breaking blueprint aimed at boosting tourism in West London.
What works with tackling worklessness?
The report looks at the effectiveness of policies to help workless people get and keep paid employment.
Working Together
The compact is a statement of principle concerning relations between the statutory agencies and London's vibrant voluntary and community organisations.
Young People and Enterprise in London
Young People and Enterprise in London report was commissioned to improve the LDA's broader understanding of the attitudes to and extent of enterprise amongst young people (under 30 years) in London.
Latest publications
Standing Orders
LDA Standing Orders approved by the new LDA Board on 8 September 2008 sets out how the Agency conducts its business.
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