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Boris ponders study into immigrant amnesty
Boris Johnson has said he is considering commissioning a study into the possibility of an amnesty for London’s estimated 400,000 illegal immigrants. The Mayor says he wants to look at ways people who have been in the UK for a “very substantial period” could earn the right to stay however he appeared to be at odds with his Assembly colleagues who last month voted against a motion calling for a similar anmesty.
London councils get homes and jobs advice cash
Councils and partnerships across London are to get government cash to help them boost the housing and employment advice they offer local residents. The successful boroughs will develop personalised services which link housing and employment advice.
Mayor and Assembly Chairman host citizenship ceremony
Boris Johnson and London Assembly Chair Jennette Arnold hosted the first ever London-wide Citizenship ceremony at City Hall earlier today, awarding a certificate and commemorative gifts to those taking their oath of allegiance.
Passenger watchdog to discuss Mayor’s transport plans
London’s passenger watchdog will meet at City Hall next week to discuss Mayor Boris Johnson’s recently announced transport policies and business plan.
Boris announces £5bn housing plan
Mayor of London Boris Johnson was in central London this morning to launch a wide ranging and bold housing plan to invest £5bn in policies he says will deliver more affordable housing and improve standards for thousands of Londoners.
TfL announce new Oyster contract
Management of the capital’s Oyster card system is to pass to a new contractor with Transport for London taking ownership of the Oyster brand in a deal which TfL says will deliver “significant” savings for London.
Fulham council signs international polo deal
Fulham’s Hurlingham Park is set to undergo a major renovation after council bosses signed a deal to bring an international polo competition to the park next June. Under the deal local residents will benefit from improved facilities including an enlarged grass athletics track.
London fire authority to discuss budget
London’s fire authority will be meeting at City Hall tomorrow (Thursday 20th November) where they will discussing a number of issues including the Mayor’s preliminary draft budget proposals for 2009/10.
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