London politicsfromwww.standard.co.uk2 weeks ago'Senseless vanity project': Sadiq Khan faces backlash over Oxford Street pedestrianisation plansConcerns arise regarding Mayor Sadiq's plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, with calls for more detailed proposals and safety considerations.
fromwww.standard.co.uk2 weeks agoLondon politicsSadiq Khan urged to boost high streets with public art and new community projectsSadiq Khan is urged to revitalize London's high streets through public art and community projects to engage residents meaningfully.
fromwww.standard.co.uk1 week agoLondon politicsReport warns London is 'a long way off' eliminating new HIV cases by 2030London is far from reaching Mayor Sadiq Khan's goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030, despite progress in public health.
fromwww.standard.co.uk1 month agoLondon politicsSadiq Khan accused of 'backtracking' on promise to ban gambling adverts from the TubeSadiq Khan delays gambling ad ban until a national framework is established, despite previous promises.The London Assembly highlights problem gambling rates and pressures the mayor for immediate action.
London politicsfromwww.standard.co.uk2 weeks ago'Senseless vanity project': Sadiq Khan faces backlash over Oxford Street pedestrianisation plansConcerns arise regarding Mayor Sadiq's plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, with calls for more detailed proposals and safety considerations.
fromwww.standard.co.uk2 weeks agoLondon politicsSadiq Khan urged to boost high streets with public art and new community projectsSadiq Khan is urged to revitalize London's high streets through public art and community projects to engage residents meaningfully.
fromwww.standard.co.uk1 week agoLondon politicsReport warns London is 'a long way off' eliminating new HIV cases by 2030London is far from reaching Mayor Sadiq Khan's goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030, despite progress in public health.
fromwww.standard.co.uk1 month agoLondon politicsSadiq Khan accused of 'backtracking' on promise to ban gambling adverts from the TubeSadiq Khan delays gambling ad ban until a national framework is established, despite previous promises.The London Assembly highlights problem gambling rates and pressures the mayor for immediate action.
London politicsfromwww.bbc.com1 month agoViolence against women and girls rises in LondonViolence against women and girls in London has increased and requires societal change beyond policing.
London politicsfromwww.standard.co.uk1 month agoViolence against women and girls in capital 'endemic' and getting worse, London Assembly toldVAWG has notably risen, highlighting urgent societal changes needed to protect women and girls in London.
fromwww.bbc.com1 week agoLondon politicsBoys 'need role models to combat online misogyny'The Mayor of London is urged to promote relatable male role models to combat online misogyny influencing boys.
London politicsfromwww.bbc.com1 month agoViolence against women and girls rises in LondonViolence against women and girls in London has increased and requires societal change beyond policing.
London politicsfromwww.standard.co.uk1 month agoViolence against women and girls in capital 'endemic' and getting worse, London Assembly toldVAWG has notably risen, highlighting urgent societal changes needed to protect women and girls in London.
fromwww.bbc.com1 week agoLondon politicsBoys 'need role models to combat online misogyny'The Mayor of London is urged to promote relatable male role models to combat online misogyny influencing boys.
fromwww.standard.co.uk1 week agoLondon politicsTfL pledges 'better support' for asylum seekers applying for travel discountsTfL's pledge represents a positive step in supporting asylum seekers in London with travel discounts.
fromwww.bbc.com2 weeks agoLondon politicsMet police fear 'mass casualty event' at carnivalThe London Assembly urges a review of crowd safety at Notting Hill Carnival due to police concerns about potential mass casualties.
fromwww.standard.co.uk2 weeks agoLondon politicsSafety review of Notting Hill Carnival demanded after police fear crowd crush will cause 'mass casualty event'There is an urgent need for a review of crowd control at Notting Hill Carnival to ensure safety for attendees.
fromwww.independent.co.uk2 weeks agoLondon politicsNotting Hill Carnival at risk of mass casualty event' due to crowd control problemsThe Notting Hill Carnival faces risks of crowd crush incidents due to high attendance and insufficient crowd management.
fromwww.bbc.com2 weeks agoLondon politicsMet police fear 'mass casualty event' at carnivalThe London Assembly urges a review of crowd safety at Notting Hill Carnival due to police concerns about potential mass casualties.
fromwww.standard.co.uk2 weeks agoLondon politicsSafety review of Notting Hill Carnival demanded after police fear crowd crush will cause 'mass casualty event'There is an urgent need for a review of crowd control at Notting Hill Carnival to ensure safety for attendees.
fromwww.independent.co.uk2 weeks agoLondon politicsNotting Hill Carnival at risk of mass casualty event' due to crowd control problemsThe Notting Hill Carnival faces risks of crowd crush incidents due to high attendance and insufficient crowd management.
Londonfromwww.theguardian.com8 months agoNicky Gavron obituaryNicky Gavron was a pioneering London politician whose influential work on the London Plan transformed urban planning and development in the city.
fromwww.standard.co.uk1 month agoLondon politicsOxford Street pedestrianisation could shake investor confidence and cause crime spike, City Hall warnedThe mayor's pedestrianisation plans for Oxford Street have created confusion and upset local consensus.Business funding for the Westminster scheme was retracted due to the mayor's unexpected announcement.
Londonfromwww.theguardian.com8 months agoNicky Gavron obituaryNicky Gavron was a pioneering London politician whose influential work on the London Plan transformed urban planning and development in the city.
fromwww.standard.co.uk1 month agoLondon politicsOxford Street pedestrianisation could shake investor confidence and cause crime spike, City Hall warnedThe mayor's pedestrianisation plans for Oxford Street have created confusion and upset local consensus.Business funding for the Westminster scheme was retracted due to the mayor's unexpected announcement.
London politicsfromwww.bbc.com2 months agoMayor urged to do more over Ask for AngelaThe London Assembly urges the Mayor to enforce the Ask for Angela scheme in licensing conditions to enhance safety in venues.
fromwww.standard.co.uk3 months agoLondonLondon Assembly rejects 'drug consumption room' and other Green Party plansThe London Assembly voted down a £15.6 million package for public health and safety projects, deeming them unworkable.
Londonfromwww.standard.co.uk4 months agoConcerns raised over impact of Chinese 'super-embassy' on London's 'very stretched' policeAssembly members oppose the relocation of the Chinese embassy due to security and policing concerns, emphasizing prior refusals.
fromwww.standard.co.uk7 months agoLondonLondon Assembly warns 'grey belt' plans could cause unintended damage to environmentLondon's assembly calls to protect the Green Belt amid housing development discussions.
fromwww.standard.co.uk7 months agoLondon politicsSadiq Khan refuses to rule out sending in bailiffs as TfL owed nearly 400m in unpaid Ulez finesThe 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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk9 months agoLondon politicsTfL spends almost 30m on 'rail grinding' to reduce Tube noiseContinual investment in rail grinding by the transport authority aims to reduce noise levels on tracks affecting passengers and residents.