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Concerns raised over impact of Chinese 'super-embassy' on London's 'very stretched' police

Assembly members oppose the relocation of the Chinese embassy due to security and policing concerns, emphasizing prior refusals.

Met faces 'eyewatering' choices - commissioner

The Metropolitan Police faces severe financial challenges, risking operational capabilities and potential station closures without additional government funding.
Sir Mark Rowley emphasized the urgent need for better funding to upkeep police infrastructure and maintain services effectively.
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Tories seek watchdog probe into Sadiq Khan's Taylor Swift freebie tickets

Mr. Khan was late in declaring concert tickets and provided incorrect information, raising concerns about compliance with the GLA's Gifts and Hospitality Policy.

Mayor weighs extending Night Tube to Thursdays, but unlikely soon

The expansion of the Night Tube to Thursdays is being considered but faces challenges due to lower demand and maintenance constraints.

Mayor urged to chase up 370m in unpaid Ulez fines

Mayor Sadiq Khan must intensify collection efforts for unpaid Ulez fines to protect transport investment funding.

Sadiq Khan refuses to apologise to Met marksman acquitted of Chris Kaba shooting

Sadiq Khan faced backlash for perceived bias in comments about Chris Kaba's death, emphasizing a need for more balanced support for law enforcement.

Lib Dems amend Sadiq Khan's budget to include 700,000 for 'green doctors'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering a service that aims to insulate homes and reduce energy bills for Londoners.
The London Assembly's Lib Dem group argues that offering direct help to Londoners in their homes to reduce emissions and bills is a missed opportunity in the mayor's draft budget.

Tories seek watchdog probe into Sadiq Khan's Taylor Swift freebie tickets

Mr. Khan was late in declaring concert tickets and provided incorrect information, raising concerns about compliance with the GLA's Gifts and Hospitality Policy.

Mayor weighs extending Night Tube to Thursdays, but unlikely soon

The expansion of the Night Tube to Thursdays is being considered but faces challenges due to lower demand and maintenance constraints.

Mayor urged to chase up 370m in unpaid Ulez fines

Mayor Sadiq Khan must intensify collection efforts for unpaid Ulez fines to protect transport investment funding.

Sadiq Khan refuses to apologise to Met marksman acquitted of Chris Kaba shooting

Sadiq Khan faced backlash for perceived bias in comments about Chris Kaba's death, emphasizing a need for more balanced support for law enforcement.

Lib Dems amend Sadiq Khan's budget to include 700,000 for 'green doctors'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering a service that aims to insulate homes and reduce energy bills for Londoners.
The London Assembly's Lib Dem group argues that offering direct help to Londoners in their homes to reduce emissions and bills is a missed opportunity in the mayor's draft budget.
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London Assembly demands 'proper funding' to fix cladding crisis with nearly 2,000 buildings at risk

Accelerated removal of dangerous cladding in London is contingent upon increased government funding to meet safety recommendations.

A vast new art trail could soon link up all 32 London boroughs

Lord Bailey proposes creating a public art trail in all London boroughs to boost local tourism and celebrate cultural contributions.

London Assembly warns 'grey belt' plans could cause unintended damage to environment

London's assembly calls to protect the Green Belt amid housing development discussions.
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Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out sending in bailiffs as TfL owed nearly 400m in unpaid Ulez fines

The amount owed to TfL for unpaid clean air levies has risen to £376 million, with bad debts exceeding £450 million.
TfL faces substantial challenges with unpaid fines, prompting considerations of further actions.

TfL to refund charges from vandalised Ulez cameras

TfL will cancel Ulez charges incorrectly issued due to vandalized cameras misaligned outside the zone.

Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out sending in bailiffs as TfL owed nearly 400m in unpaid Ulez fines

The amount owed to TfL for unpaid clean air levies has risen to £376 million, with bad debts exceeding £450 million.
TfL faces substantial challenges with unpaid fines, prompting considerations of further actions.

TfL to refund charges from vandalised Ulez cameras

TfL will cancel Ulez charges incorrectly issued due to vandalized cameras misaligned outside the zone.
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Nicky Gavron obituary

Nicky Gavron was a pioneering London politician whose influential work on the London Plan transformed urban planning and development in the city.

What you need to know about the race for City Hall

Londoners will vote for the next mayor of London and London Assembly on 2 May.
There is more to the roles of the mayor and London Assembly beyond headline issues like Ulez, Tube strikes, and crime.

Nicky Gavron obituary

Nicky Gavron was a pioneering London politician whose influential work on the London Plan transformed urban planning and development in the city.

What you need to know about the race for City Hall

Londoners will vote for the next mayor of London and London Assembly on 2 May.
There is more to the roles of the mayor and London Assembly beyond headline issues like Ulez, Tube strikes, and crime.
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East London station's step-free upgrade remains unstarted five years after being announced

Delays in providing step-free access at Hackney Downs station highlight issues in transportation project management and rising costs.
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Lightweight PPE for London firefighters in short supply amid 'ever-greater likelihood' of wildfires

The London Assembly warns of a lack of lightweight PPE for firefighters despite increasing wildfire risks in the capital.

Reform UK's London Assembly member Alex Wilson: 'There's not a climate emergency'

Climate change acknowledged, but not considered an emergency by Reform UK's London Assembly member

Lightweight PPE for London firefighters in short supply amid 'ever-greater likelihood' of wildfires

The London Assembly warns of a lack of lightweight PPE for firefighters despite increasing wildfire risks in the capital.

Reform UK's London Assembly member Alex Wilson: 'There's not a climate emergency'

Climate change acknowledged, but not considered an emergency by Reform UK's London Assembly member
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TfL spends almost 30m on 'rail grinding' to reduce Tube noise

Continual investment in rail grinding by the transport authority aims to reduce noise levels on tracks affecting passengers and residents.

Sadiq Khan allowing Tories to 'dictate' policy on pay-per-mile, Green Party claims

Cancelling plans for sophisticated road user charging system criticized by Greens for limiting climate and traffic reduction tools.

Hina Bokhari becomes first ethnic minority woman to lead a group at City Hall

Hina Bokhari is the first ethnic minority woman to lead the Liberal Democrats in the London Assembly.
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Greens' Sian Berry quits London Assembly just three days after re-election

Zoe Garbett to replace Sian Berry at City Hall without by-election.

Fury as Green Party member quits London Assembly just three days after being elected

Sian Berry sparked controversy by quitting the London Assembly shortly after being re-elected, causing division within the Green Party.

Assembly member to be replaced by colleague - without an election

The Green Party's former co-leader Sian Berry has resigned from the London Assembly, allowing mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett to step in without a by-election.

Greens' Sian Berry quits London Assembly just three days after re-election

Zoe Garbett to replace Sian Berry at City Hall without by-election.

Fury as Green Party member quits London Assembly just three days after being elected

Sian Berry sparked controversy by quitting the London Assembly shortly after being re-elected, causing division within the Green Party.

Assembly member to be replaced by colleague - without an election

The Green Party's former co-leader Sian Berry has resigned from the London Assembly, allowing mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett to step in without a by-election.
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Laurence Fox loses election deposit after getting 0.005% of votes

Laurence Fox, a right-wing 'anti-woke' campaigner, lost his deposit in London Assembly bid due to low votes & inaccurate statements, facing criticisms and fact-checks.

What elections are happening in your area on May 2?

Over 2,600 council seats are up for election across the UK, with 25 Assembly Members to be elected in London on May 2.
The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, faces competition from Conservative candidate Susan Hall in the upcoming election on May 2.

London Mayoral Election 2024: Who are the candidates running for mayor?

Londoners will head to the polls on 2 May to elect a mayor and 25 London Assembly members.
New voting system first past the post (FPTP) will be used for the upcoming London mayoral elections.

'Disney-fication of history': London Tory criticises new Overground line names

The London Overground's new line names faced criticism at City Hall for Disney-fying history.
Transport for London named the Goblin line the Suffragette line to honor Annie Huggett, but it caused controversy.

More bus routes could be coming to northeast London

The London Assembly is calling on TfL to restore a bus service between Waltham Abbey and Chingford.
Bus operator Arriva handed over responsibility for the route, resulting in just six buses a day previously served by London bus route 242.

Sadiq Khan to 'consider' installing vast floor map of London at City Hall

The old City Hall in London had a popular aerial map that was left behind when the Greater London Authority moved to the Royal Docks.
Members of the London Assembly are calling for an updated version of the map to be installed at the current City Hall to improve its representation and make it more welcoming for visitors.

Mayor and Government urged to boost funding for London's green energy projects

Local planning rules are causing significant delays to community energy schemes in London, which can take a year to gain approval from councils.
A funding boost is needed to support community energy projects and unlock the potential of green energy for the benefit of communities in London.

Mayor urged to extend Superloop bus network to Havering

The London Assembly's transport committee is concerned that the Superloop bus routes do not serve significant areas, such as Havering.
The committee calls for the expansion of the Superloop to other boroughs and the formation of an outer London transport taskforce.
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