In the third of our Mayor's budget articles John Biggs, Deputy Leader of the Labour group on the London Assembly, attacks Boris Johnson's "do nothing budget" and says recent fare increases will cancel out the Mayor's freezing of the GLA precept. Boris Johnson's decision not to raise … [Read more...]
Mayor’s budget – not facing up to real challenges facing London
February 2, 2009 By
In the second of our Mayor's budget articles Liberal Democrat Assembly Leader Mike Tuffrey questions whether Boris Johnson is meeting the real needs of Londoners. Before launching into any specifics lets get one issue out of the way – the level of the council tax set at City Hall. Having … [Read more...]
Mayor’s budget – mean not green
January 29, 2009 By
In the first of our Mayor's budget articles Green Party Assembly Member Darren Johnson claims Boris Johnson created the financial blackhole he's asking London's passengers to plug With the economy in trouble it is natural to expect the Greater London Authority to tighten its belt … [Read more...]
Assembly Members debate GLA budget
January 29, 2009 By
The London Assembly yesterday debated the 2009/2010 Greater London Authority budget which will determine how much money GLA bodies such as Transport for London can spend in the coming year. Liberal Democrat Assembly leader Mike Tuffrey, said his group "believe that the Mayor’s … [Read more...]
Watchdog expresses safety concerns over red route trial
January 6, 2009 By
The capital's transport watchdog yesterday expressed concern at the "lack of publicity" surrounding an 18 month pilot scheme allowing motorcycles into bus lanes on red route roads - those roads controlled by Transport for London. The scheme, which came into effect yesterday, was … [Read more...]
24hr freedom pass goes live on January 2nd
December 18, 2008 By
Boris Johnson used a visit to Bermondsey this morning to confirm that London’s Freedom Pass holders will be able to benefit from free travel on the capital’s transport network 24 hours a day from 2nd January. The Freedom Pass scheme is managed and funded by London Councils, a … [Read more...]
Boris publishes draft budget
December 12, 2008 By
Boris Johnson yesterday published his first Greater London Authority budget since taking office in May. The draft budget covers spending by the GLA’s functional bodies, including the Fire Brigade and Met Police, for the financial year 2009/10 and is published for public consultation. The … [Read more...]
Boris: 50% affordable housing legacy would create ‘ghetto’
November 12, 2008 By
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has said a 50% affordable housing legacy from the 2012 Olympic games would create a “ghetto” feeling which would make the private homes unattractive for affluent home buyers. The Mayor's comments came in response to a question from Liberal Democrat … [Read more...]
