Demand outstrips funding as boroughs battle for slice of City Hall’s £500k al fresco scheme

Demand outstrips funding as boroughs battle for slice of City Hall’s £500k al fresco scheme

Kumail JafferAug 7, 2026

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

Tories must choose ‘fresh’ candidate with crime record to win City Hall in 2028, poll suggests

Kumail JafferAug 5, 2026

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

‘Be More French’: Sadiq Khan Urged to Impose Speed Limit Cuts and Driving Restrictions During High Ozone Pollution

Kumail JafferAug 1, 2026

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 urged to give TfL final say on driverless taxis as rollout looms

Kumail JafferJul 30, 2026

Ministers must hand over full control of driverless taxi trials to Transport for London (TfL), a senior London Assembly Member has said. Last year…

Threat of wildfires is ‘on our doorstep’ says Sadiq Khan

Threat of wildfires is ‘on our doorstep’ says Sadiq Khan

Kumail JafferJul 28, 2026

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

GLA: London Assembly back Bus Driver Bill of Rights

Kumail JafferJul 4, 2026

City Hall has unanimously backed a motion to introduce a ‘Bill of Rights’ for bus drivers following a sweltering London heatwave. Temperatures soared up…

GLA: London Councils vows to continue funding Freedom Pass after pressure from campaigners

GLA: London Councils vows to continue funding Freedom Pass after pressure from campaigners

Kumail JafferJun 21, 2026

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

GLA: More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to increasing temperatures

Kumail JafferJun 19, 2026

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

GLA: TfL must utilise new powers to crack down on e-bike “nuisance” parking, Labour say

Kumail JafferJun 8, 2026

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

GLA: Just seven per cent of London’s housing target started in first three months of 2026

Kumail JafferJun 1, 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.…

City of London Corporation refuses publicly to debate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Freedom honour

City of London Corporation refuses publicly to debate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Freedom honour

Ben LynchMay 22, 2026

The City of London Corporation refused to publicly debate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Freedom at a meeting yesterday afternoon, citing concerns over a live criminal investigation…

GLA: Sadiq Khan rules out Westminster return as ‘double jobbing’ deadline closes

GLA: Sadiq Khan rules out Westminster return as ‘double jobbing’ deadline closes

Kumail JafferMay 19, 2026

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…