London Politics

Boris announces Outer London Commission

By Staff ⋅ November 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Boris Johnson has announced the creation of an ‘Outer London Commission’ to advise him on ensuring the needs of outer boroughs are adequately reflected in his administration’s policies and identify up to five areas to become outer London growth hubs.

Boris: 50% affordable housing legacy would create ‘ghetto’

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ November 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has said a 50% affordable housing legacy from the 2012 Olympic games would create a “ghetto” which would make the private homes unattractive for affluent home buyers.

Livingstone launches Progressive London coalition

By Staff ⋅ November 11, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

Former London Mayor and veteran London politician Ken Livingstone has announced the formation of a new, cross party coalition, Progressive London, to promote progressive policies in the capital. Mr Livingstone said the coalition would “bring together all Londoners who want their city to lead the world in the 21st century and protect their quality of life at a time when every penny counts.”

City Hall reception for Asian business leaders

By Staff ⋅ November 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Boris Johnson and Richard Barnes, London’s Deputy Mayor, have been meeting leading members of London’s Asian business community at a City Hall reception held to thank them for their contribution to the capital’s economy.

Assembly examines London’s economic action plan

By Staff ⋅ November 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Members of the London Assembly’s Economic Development, Culture, Sport and Tourism (EDCST) Committee will tomorrow question key officials from the London Development Agency (LDA) on the Mayor’s recently announced Economic Recovery Action Plan for the capital.

Johnson to be quizzed over fare increases

By Staff ⋅ November 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Darren Johnson, Green Party Assembly Member, is to use next week’s Mayor’s Question Time will ask Boris Johnson to defend his policy of above inflation fare increases in the wake of yesterday’s announcement that he is to scrap planning work on a number of transport projects.

Merton seeks community plan views

By Staff ⋅ October 27, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Merton Council and key organisations in the borough are asking residents to help shape a new Community Plan to take the borough forward into the next decade.

Londoners to quiz Mayor Johnson

By Staff ⋅ October 21, 2008 ⋅ 8 comments

Londoners will have their first formal opportunity to quiz Boris Johnson when the first People’s Question Time of the new Mayor’s term of office is held next month. The event is to be held at Bromley Civic Centre on Thursday 6 November 2008 and will be chaired by local London Assembly member James Cleverly.