Almost one in 10 councillors in London either work for property businesses or have received gifts or hospitality from them, a Guardian investigation into the depth of links between town halls and the property industry has revealed.
Nearly 100 councillors in the capital work for property companies or lobbying and communications consultancies involved in planning, according to declarations of interest made by elected representatives.
Some of them also sit on planning committees making decisions over major developments, including volumes of affordable housing.
In Thursday’s local elections, housing is expected to be the second-biggest issue for voters behind health, according to polling by Lord Ashcroft.
