Conservative Mayoral candidate Boris Johnson will unveil his housing and planning manifesto at the Royal Institute of British Architects later today. Mr Johnson is expected to say: "If we are to improve the quality of life for all Londoners then we must do something about the impact … [Read more...]
GLA Figures: Largest Number of New Homes in 30 Years
February 8, 2008 By
Ken Livingstone yesterday hailed "the largest" number of new homes to be built in the for 30 years. Figures released by the Greater London Authority showed that more than 33,000 new homes were built in London last year with almost 12,000 affordable new homes built. Mr Livingstone … [Read more...]
Mayor Secures GBP260,000 For Affordable Housing
January 25, 2008 By
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone today welcomed a deal which secures £268,000 for the provision of affordable housing in the City of Westminster. The funds follow the Mayor's decision las December to direct Westminster Council directing to refuse planning permission for an application … [Read more...]
ITV/YouGov Poll Shows Livingstone Increases Lead
January 25, 2008 By
Labour party campaigners in London have welcomed an ITV/YouGov London poll which puts support for Ken Livingstone four points ahead of that for Tory rival Boris Johnson. The poll shows Ken Livingstone's support at 44 per cent, with Mr Johnson on 40 per cent and LibDem Brian Paddick … [Read more...]
Social Housing Under Occupiers Should Be Compelled to Move
December 12, 2007 By
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper's 'assurances' that proposals to free up larger social housing units will not compel those who are under occupying to move out of their homes is an insane development which shows the timidity of Ministers. Figures suggest here are almost as many under … [Read more...]
Greens Launch Mayoral Campaign
November 23, 2007 By
Siân Berry, Green Party candidate for Mayor of London, launched her campaign at City Hall this morning promising to cut the cost of living in the capital. Unveiling her new poster, a giant banknote bearing her portrait and the slogan “A Green London is a more affordable London”, … [Read more...]
Livingstone: Tough Targets Delivering Homes
November 21, 2007 By
Mayor of London Kn Livingstone has said tough targets on the number of affordable homes to built across the capital are responsible for an increase of 4,686 new shared ownership homes and an increase in social rented homes. Figures to be published by the Mayor's office today will … [Read more...]
London Affordable Housing Toolkit Revised
October 22, 2007 By
Ken Livingstone has announced changes to a financial 'toolkit' which helps developers and planners assess the viability of affordable housing in new developments within the capital. Targets set by the Mayor's London Plan call for fifty per cent of all new homes built should be affordable. The … [Read more...]
