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…
GLA: TfL must utilise new powers to crack down on e-bike “nuisance” parking, Labour say
Transport for London (TfL) must use new regulatory powers granted by the government to crack down on “nuisance” e-bike parking, City Hall Labour have…
GLA: Just seven per cent of London’s housing target started in first three months of 2026
Research from Real Estate consultants JLL suggests that developers are hesitant to build in the current market due to a proliferation of unsold stock.…
GLA: Sadiq Khan rules out Westminster return as ‘double jobbing’ deadline closes
The Mayor of London has ruled out following his Greater Manchester counterpart’s example in running for a seat in Westminster. Sir Sadiq Khan’s office…
GLA: TfL accused of “dereliction of duty” over step-free failure in outer London stations
Transport for London (TfL) has been accused of deprioritising commuter stations in its drive to make half the network accessible by 2030. Currently 94…
GLA: Where Labour could struggle in London – and how it could affect City Hall
Labour’s expected London losses in the local elections could make life much tougher for the Mayor of London, opposition parties have warned. Recent surveys…
