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.
NEWS
Assembly calls for more action to protect local shops
A new report from the London Assembly has called on London Mayor Boris Johnson and local boroughs to do more to protect the capital's local shops. The Assembly’s Planning and Housing Committee has today published 'Cornered shops' which sets out ways … [Read More...]
Mayors set out Royal Docks redevelopment vision
Boris Johnson and Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales have today set out a new vision for the "revival" of the Royal Docks in east London. In a document setting out the development opportunities in the area, the pair say redevelopment of the area "is now … [Read More...]
London’s politicians set out devolution priorities
London's local and regional politicians have today written to Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles to set out a "united case" for enhancing the capital's devolution settlement and drawing down further powers from central government. The letter, … [Read More...]
TfL announce £10 ‘admin fee’ for Zip Oyster cards
Young Londoners applying for a Zip Oyster photocard, which allows school age children free travel on the capital's bus and tram networks, will have to pay a £10 "application fee" from September 1st. Transport for London say the charge will cover costs … [Read More...]
AMs investigate plans to increase walking
Plans to get more Londoners walking are to be scrutinised by the London Assembly's Transport Committee which wants to hear from Londoners about their experiences and what would help persuade them to make more journeys by foot. Mayor of London Boris … [Read More...]
Assembly investigates London’s differing levels of recycling
The "wide variation" in recycling rates between London boroughs is the subject of a new investigation by the London Assembly's Environment Committee. The investigation, led by Tory AM Gareth Bacon, will examine what action can be taken to help improve … [Read More...]
Comment
Freedom Pass holders don’t deserve to be a political football
Mayors and would-be Mayors love talking about the Freedom Pass and you can see why - it’s a popular benefit of living in the capital with an appreciative … [More...]
Ken at the MPA
What to make of Ken Livingstone’s appearance before the Metropolitan Police Authority yesterday? London’s former Mayor claims successor Boris Johnson … [More...]
The Evening Standard asks Londoners to support the capital’s dispossessed
This week the London Evening Standard is making a £1 million plea on behalf of the Dispossessed. We want every Londoner to join our fundraising campaign … [More...]
Features
GLA at 10 – Richard Barnes interview
After eight years in opposition as a London Assembly Member, Richard Barnes is now the Deputy Mayor of London. In the last of our articles to mark the … [More...]
GLA at 10 – Improving accountability in London
Little known fact: the 10th anniversary of the first GLA elections was Tuesday 4th May. Taking place just two days before the double whammy of the General … [More...]
GLA at 10 – Ken Livingstone interview part two
In February 2010, in the build up to the Greater London Authority’s 10th anniversary, Ken Livingstone, London’s first Mayor of London, spoke to Martin … [More...]
