London News & Comment

Pie in the sky? Ongoing coverage of the Thames Estuary airport debate

Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to abandon support for a new airport in the Thames Estuary as an alternative to further expansion of Heathrow.

From the archives: The collapse of Metronet

A collection of articles from the MayorWatch archives chronicling the collapse of PPP contractor Metronet in 2007. A National Audit Office report later blamed “poor corporate governance and leadership” for the firm’s demise.

The History of London Government

The history of London Government is - like the city itself - a complex one. For more than a century Governments and commissions have explored, altered and abolished the structures of the capital's administration.

From the archives: The day snow brought London to a halt

In February 2009 heavy snow saw London's entire bus fleet confined to its garages as Mayor of London Boris Johnson and London's borough councils came under fire for failing to properly prepare and ensure roads were gritted.

Diplomatic immunity? Congestion Charge evading embassies

Foreign embassies now owe in excess of £40m in unpaid congestion charge fees and penalty notices with the US the worst offender. Check out our ongoing coverage of the story.

News

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

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

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

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

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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