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Martin Hoscik

Martin Hoscik has written 170 posts for MayorWatch®

£3bn London recovery plan

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ December 18, 2008 ⋅ 4 comments

Boris Johnson yesterday announced a £3bn package designed to help the capital through the current economic downturn. The Mayor has also called on Londoners and business leaders to work with him to see the capital through tough times.

Police to target armed clubgoers over Christmas

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ December 17, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The Met Police has announced the return of operation Argon, a major operation to deter club and pub customers from carrying guns and knives this Christmas. Officers will be going undercover inside clubs to catch staff breaking the law and officers outside will carry out spot checks on door staff, making sure they’re playing their part in keeping clubbers safe.

Johnson launches London Plan review

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ December 17, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced a “full and comprehensive” review of the London Plan, the capital’s development strategy which he is required to develop and publish under the 1999 Greater London Authority Act.

Boris publishes draft budget

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ December 12, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Boris Johnson yesterday published his first Greater London Authority budget since taking office in May. The draft budget covers spending by the GLA’s functional bodies, including the Fire Brigade and Met Police, for the financial year 2009/10 and is published for public consultation.

Council calls for faster end to congestion charge

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ December 9, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Hammersmith and Fulham Council are calling on Mayor Boris Johnson to speed up the axing of the Congestion Charge’s Western Extension, claiming the worsening economic situation allowed him to scrap the extension “long before 2010”.

Ross quits 2012 roles

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ December 9, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

David Ross has stood down from his 2012 Olympic roles after reports that he used his shares in Carphone Warehouse as collateral against personal loans without informing his fellow directors.

Petition against fares rise launched

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ December 8, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Progressive London, the London campaign group formed last month by Ken Livingstone, has announced an online petition against this coming January’s fare increase.

The future of Crystal Palace

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ December 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

I don’t understand why opponents of plans to build homes on the edge of Crystal Palace are prepared to forgo millions of pounds of improvements works which will transform the park and create a lasting legacy for future generations.

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