Sadiq 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.
Sadiq Khan urged to explore fluoridating London's water to reduce tooth decayFluoridating London's water could significantly improve oral health and reduce tooth decay, according to a new report from the London Assembly's health committee.
London 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.
Sadiq 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.
Sadiq Khan urged to explore fluoridating London's water to reduce tooth decayFluoridating London's water could significantly improve oral health and reduce tooth decay, according to a new report from the London Assembly's health committee.
London 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.
Vital safety upgrade at busy Elizabeth line station won't start for at least four yearsSafety upgrades at a major London railway station are delayed by at least four years due to funding issues.
Assembly member set to rejoin Labour after mysterious police investigationUnmesh Desai is set to rejoin the Labour Party after being cleared from a police investigation.
Mystery surrounds East End assembly member's sudden suspension from LabourUnmesh Desai has been suspended from the Labour Party and is now an independent member of the London Assembly.
London Assembly member Unmesh Desai still suspended from Labour following police investigationDespite a police investigation concluding without further action, Labour member Unmesh Desai remains suspended by the party, raising questions about due process.
Assembly member set to rejoin Labour after mysterious police investigationUnmesh Desai is set to rejoin the Labour Party after being cleared from a police investigation.
Mystery surrounds East End assembly member's sudden suspension from LabourUnmesh Desai has been suspended from the Labour Party and is now an independent member of the London Assembly.
London Assembly member Unmesh Desai still suspended from Labour following police investigationDespite a police investigation concluding without further action, Labour member Unmesh Desai remains suspended by the party, raising questions about due process.
Violence against women and girls rises in LondonViolence against women and girls in London has increased and requires societal change beyond policing.
Violence 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.
Violence against women and girls rises in LondonViolence against women and girls in London has increased and requires societal change beyond policing.
Violence 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.
Call for grooming gangs inquiry rejected by London AssemblyConservative calls for a London inquiry on grooming gangs were rejected, raising concerns about child exploitation in the capital.
Mayor 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.
Levy on London stadium concerts could support grassroots music venuesA ticket levy for major concerts in London could significantly aid struggling grassroots music venues crucial for nurturing emerging talent.
East London station's step-free upgrade remains unstarted five years after being announcedDelays in providing step-free access at Hackney Downs station highlight issues in transportation project management and rising costs.
Step-free access work resumes at Northolt tube stationNortholt tube station is set to become step-free, improving access for all commuters by 2026.
East London station's step-free upgrade remains unstarted five years after being announcedDelays in providing step-free access at Hackney Downs station highlight issues in transportation project management and rising costs.
Step-free access work resumes at Northolt tube stationNortholt tube station is set to become step-free, improving access for all commuters by 2026.
'Left-wing wokery': Tories in meeting walk-out over panellist's genderGender representation sparked controversy during London's river policy discussion.Tory members walked out due to perceived under-representation of outer London in committee discussions.
Concerns 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.
Met faces 'eyewatering' choices - commissionerThe 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.
Tories seek watchdog probe into Sadiq Khan's Taylor Swift freebie ticketsMr. 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 soonThe 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 finesMayor 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 shootingSadiq Khan faced backlash for perceived bias in comments about Chris Kaba's death, emphasizing a need for more balanced support for law enforcement.
Tories seek watchdog probe into Sadiq Khan's Taylor Swift freebie ticketsMr. 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 soonThe 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 finesMayor 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 shootingSadiq Khan faced backlash for perceived bias in comments about Chris Kaba's death, emphasizing a need for more balanced support for law enforcement.
London Assembly demands 'proper funding' to fix cladding crisis with nearly 2,000 buildings at riskAccelerated 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 boroughsLord 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 environmentLondon's assembly calls to protect the Green Belt amid housing development discussions.
Sadiq 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.
TfL to refund charges from vandalised Ulez camerasTfL 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 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.
TfL to refund charges from vandalised Ulez camerasTfL will cancel Ulez charges incorrectly issued due to vandalized cameras misaligned outside the zone.
Nicky Gavron obituaryNicky Gavron was a pioneering London politician whose influential work on the London Plan transformed urban planning and development in the city.
Lightweight PPE for London firefighters in short supply amid 'ever-greater likelihood' of wildfiresThe 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 wildfiresThe 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
TfL 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.
Sadiq Khan allowing Tories to 'dictate' policy on pay-per-mile, Green Party claimsCancelling 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 HallHina Bokhari is the first ethnic minority woman to lead the Liberal Democrats in the London Assembly.
Greens' Sian Berry quits London Assembly just three days after re-electionZoe Garbett to replace Sian Berry at City Hall without by-election.
Fury as Green Party member quits London Assembly just three days after being electedSian 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 electionThe 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-electionZoe Garbett to replace Sian Berry at City Hall without by-election.
Fury as Green Party member quits London Assembly just three days after being electedSian 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 electionThe 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.
Laurence Fox loses election deposit after getting 0.005% of votesLaurence 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.