Tuesday, March 16, 2010

News

Greens condemn Mayor over Brent Cross go-ahead

Greens condemn Mayor over Brent Cross go-ahead

Boris Johnson has come under fire from Green politicians on the London Assembly after he gave the go-ahead to a major regeneration project in Brent Cross. Last Friday City Hall announced the Mayor had approved plans for a £4.5 billion scheme to create a new town centre at Brent Cross. The scheme promises the creation of new affordable homes, health... [Read the full story]


Mayor to promote London’s investment potential at MIPIM

Mayor to promote London’s investment potential at MIPIM

Boris Johnson will be travelling to Cannes today where he will address the MIPIM property conference on the capital’s approach to city planning. City Hall says that with the UK emerging slowly from recession the Mayor will use his speech to promote investment opportunities the capital including in East London in the build up to the 2012 Games. Aides... [Read the full story]


Mayor’s Question Time – Wednesday 17th March

Mayor’s Question Time – Wednesday 17th March

Boris Johnson will answer questions from the London Assembly this Wednesday (17th March 2010) when he appears before it for this month’s Mayor’s Question Time. Following the Mayor’s election rhetoric against closure of London Underground ticket offices and TfL’s recent announcement of cuts to their opening hours, Labour’s... [Read the full story]


AMs ask Londoners about the impact of London City Airport’s expansion

AMs ask Londoners about the impact of London City Airport’s expansion

The London Assembly is to investigate the environmental impacts of London City Airport’s expansion in the wake of a 2009 decision by Newham Council to increase the maximum number of permitted flights from 91,000 to 120,000 per year. Assembly Members are asking Londoners how the extra flights are affecting their lives and will look at how London... [Read the full story]


Mayor accused of breaking election promise as Tube bosses unveil ‘new vision’ for network

Mayor accused of breaking election promise as Tube bosses unveil ‘new vision’ for network

Boris Johnson has been accused of reneging on a key election commitment not ensure “there is always a manned ticket office at every station” on the Underground. The accusation comes after the Mayor and Transport for London announced a new “vision” for the network which they say will deliver a “a safe, efficient and transformed... [Read the full story]


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