These pictures of active and artistic Londoners using local facilities for recreation show the breadth of services the boroughs have provided for the community. Most of these services are not provided under statutory requirements but because councils see their value in supporting wellbeing, learning, community cohesion and economic development.
London Council's website delves deeper into the changing political and financial conditions that have seen Councils change from providers and managers of services and facilties to commissioners and contract supervisors over the last 50 years and there are more photos to browse too.
