Health
Boycott Becomes Chair of London Food
Boris Johnson has appointed Rosie Boycott, former editor of the Independent on Sunday and organic farmer, as the Chair of London Food which was set up in 2003 to promote healthy eating in the capital.
MPs To Investigate 24hr Drinking Law
MPs are to investigate the effects of the 2003 Licensing Act which it was claimed would reduce the problems associated with fixed closing times and allow bars to stay open for up to 24 hours.
Council Officers Destroy 4 Skips of Booze
Councillor officers in Haringey destroyed thousands of bottles and cans of confiscated alcoholic drinks last week as the borough highlighted efforts to clamp down on retailers selling alcohol illegally.
Bangladeshi Theatre Season Enters 6th Year
Residents in Tower Hamlets are to be treated to a selection of performances as ‘A Season of Bangla Drama’ returns to the Borough’s Brady Arts & Community Centre this July.
London NHS Beats Matrons Target
The NHS in London has beaten Government targets for the recruitment of ‘Modern Matrons’ by appointing 906 - over a hundred more than target of 798 set by Ministers.
Ambulance Response Times Beat National Target
The London Ambulance service has exceeded Government targets for responding to callouts within 8 minutes.
Camden Expresses Concerns Over GP Contracts
Camden Council is to raise concerns with the Health Secretary over the lack of public awareness that new GP contracts can be awarded to private companies under current procedures.
Johnson Sets Out London Health Vision
Conservative Mayoral Candidate Boris Johnson has used a speech to propose reform of the London Health Commission, promising to ring-fence spending on public health.
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