London Assembly Member James Cleverly has been appointed London's 'Ambassador for young people' by Mayor Boris Johnson. City Hall says Cleverly will work alongside Deputy Mayor for Policing, Kit Malthouse, to address the complex, long-term root causes of crime and violence amongst … [Read more...]
Boris could be missing the point on youth violence
November 6, 2008 By
Mayor Boris Johnson this week announced his manifesto on tackling youth crime, Emma-Jane Cross, Chief Executive of Beatbullying (www.beatbullying.org) argues that the Mayor needs to take more intelligent action and focus on the causes of the problems, not just attempt to deal with … [Read more...]
Boris announces youth crime action plan
November 4, 2008 By
Boris Johnson visited Edmonton in North London today to launch ‘Time For Action’, his long-awaited action plan to tackle the causes of teenage violence and criminality in the capital. The plan, which outlines five ‘core projects’ the Mayor will be working on, is expected … [Read more...]
Boris calls for ‘smarter solutions’ to gang violence
October 16, 2008 By
London needs ‘smarter solutions’ to tackle gang violence according to Mayor of London Boris Johnson. Speaking at the Gangs Guns and Weapons Practitioners Forum annual seminar the Mayor raised concerns about vulnerable young people being lured into criminal gangs. Mr Johnson … [Read more...]
Members take Boris to task at first MPA meeting
October 6, 2008 By
Boris Johnson’s first outing as Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority saw the Mayor come under fire for failing to consult members on the future of Sir Ian Blair. This morning’s meeting also heard a call for the Mayor to take a lead in talking up the positive contribution … [Read more...]
Johnson Sets Out Budget Priorities
July 22, 2008 By
Boris Johnson today said preventing youth crime, delivering value for money and improving the quality of life of all Londoners will be at the centre of his first budget. The Mayor also confirmed that all new policies must contribute to his commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 60 … [Read more...]
‘Deputy Mayor’ Ray Lewis Resigns
July 4, 2008 By
Ray Lewis, the so-called Deputy Mayor for Young People has resigned with immediate effect after it emerged he is not, as previously stated, a Justics of the Peace. Lewis yesterday became embroiled in a number of allegations dating back to his time as Church of England vicar, Mr … [Read more...]
Fire Brigade Hosts Crime Reduction Seminar
June 24, 2008 By
London's Fire Brigade and the Department of Communities will tomorrow hold the first national seminar on youth engagement work within the fire and rescue service as the Brigade seeks to contribute to the reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour. Organisers say the Wednesday's … [Read more...]
