London’s Burial Crisis: how the capital is running out of space for the dead
The Mayor of London has been told to use his convening powers to prevent an impending burial space crisis in the capital after a…
Demand outstrips funding as boroughs battle for slice of City Hall’s £500k al fresco scheme
City Hall can help revive London’s ailing hospitality sector through a massive expansion of al fresco dining across the capital, Sir Sadiq Khan’s Deputy…
Tories must choose ‘fresh’ candidate with crime record to win City Hall in 2028, poll suggests
The Conservative Party must put up a “fresh” candidate with strong credentials on crime and policing to stand a chance in the 2028 London…
‘Be More French’: Sadiq Khan Urged to Impose Speed Limit Cuts and Driving Restrictions During High Ozone Pollution
The Mayor of London should look to the French and impose driving restrictions in the capital during periods of high ozone pollution, the leader…
Ministers urged to give TfL final say on driverless taxis as rollout looms
Ministers must hand over full control of driverless taxi trials to Transport for London (TfL), a senior London Assembly Member has said. Last year…
Reaching Net Zero could see ‘44,000 fewer premature deaths and £2.2 billion pumped into London’s economy’
Further investment in cleaning up London’s air could see 44,000 fewer premature deaths and £2.2billion added to the capital’s economy by 2050, new research…
London MPs furious over new law set to hand over health powers to City Hall
Ministers have been urged to reconsider legislation which would strip the right of London’s councils to sit on NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and…
Threat of wildfires is ‘on our doorstep’ says Sadiq Khan
With swathes of green spaces across France and Spain engulfed in flames, the Mayor of London has said the threat of major wildfires is…
GLA: London Assembly back Bus Driver Bill of Rights
City Hall has unanimously backed a motion to introduce a ‘Bill of Rights’ for bus drivers following a sweltering London heatwave. Temperatures soared up…
Thamesmead’s new town risks becoming an ‘unsuitable’ failure without infrastructure from day one, ministers warned
The two ‘New Towns’ planned for London will only succeed if they are paired with transport, high-quality green spaces and optimal amounts of social…
GLA: London Councils vows to continue funding Freedom Pass after pressure from campaigners
London Councils have pledged to maintain the Freedom Pass, which allows free travel on public transport for those aged 66 or over, following pressure…
GLA: More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to increasing temperatures
More than a million homes in London may need significant upgrades to help curb the capital’s overheating crisis, the London Assembly has heard. The…
