London has 33 boroughs — your council depends on your postcode. Use the gov.uk link to find yours.
💰 Council Tax Exemption — must apply!
Your local council is Your local London Borough council. Most students are exempt, but you must apply.
Apply for exemption →Your local London Borough council
Official council website
Get an 18+ Oyster card and link a contactless card for cheaper TfL travel
Student Oyster cards give 30% off travelcards
Many museums are free — the V&A, Natural History Museum, British Museum
Lidl and Aldi are much cheaper than Tesco or Sainsbury's
The Elizabeth line connects Heathrow to central London in ~40 min
See London community posts
Get tips from students already there