Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Video Feature: London Eye refurbishment

Video Feature: London Eye refurbishment

July 1, 2009 by Staff · Leave a Comment 

David Sharpe, London divisional director at Merlin Entertainment, discusses the three year, £12.5m package of works will see each of the wheel’s 32 capsules removed one at a time and floated down the Thames to Tilbury Docks in Essex.

Interview: Darren Johnson on the London Assembly and Mayoral Accountability

Interview: Darren Johnson on the London Assembly and Mayoral Accountability

May 6, 2009 by Martin Hoscik · Leave a Comment 

Ahead of the London Assembly’s Annual General Meeting today, MayorWatch spoke to newly elected Chair Darren Johnson about the Assembly’s relevance to Londoners, it’s role in shaping Mayoral policies, and holding the Mayor to account.

Investing in London’s businesses

March 30, 2009 by Martin Hoscik · Leave a Comment 

My recent call for positive news brought me into contact with gateway2investment (g2i), a mentoring scheme for companies seeking private sector funding, who invited me to sit in on one of their sessions.

European Government in London

March 3, 2009 by Staff · Leave a Comment 

There are 785 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), of which London currently elects nine, although this number is set to decrease to eight after the 2009 elections when the UK will elect a total of 72 MEPs.

Local Government in London

May 4, 2008 by Staff · Leave a Comment 

Local government in the capital is conducted by 32 borough authorities and the City of London. These local authorities are responsible for delivering a range of services including education, social housing and waste management and also collect the Council Tax.

National Government in London

May 4, 2008 by Staff · Leave a Comment 

Situated on Millbank the Government Office for London is a central government body responsible for co-ordinating the policies and efforts of 11 government bodies including the Home Office, Department of Transport and Department of Health.

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