Under Transport for London’s rules, the Commissioner has wide-ranging powers, including the delegated authority to spend up to £25 million on transactions and up to £100 million on land acquisitions and other procurement.
Sadiq Khan confirms the closure of dozens of police stations
The closures will leave boroughs with just one 24/7 station and follow the axing of more than 60 stations and front counters by former Mayor Boris Johnson.
City Hall approves Met’s £16m Taser expansion and upgrade
In June the Commissioner Cressida Dick announced that an additional 1,800 Metropolitan Police officers would be armed with Taser, saying the increase would allow her officers to better protect the public and themselves from “violent incidents”.
TfL announces 20% rise in advertising revenues, booking £140m for reinvestment in passenger services
In recent years the agency has been working to boost its commercial income through sponsorship and property deals, which sit alongside its traditional display advertising business, both in order to help fund Mayor Sadiq Khan’s fares freeze, and to offset a reduction in Government funding.
Poll: London businesses back mandatory English tests for mini cab drivers
The policy is one of several changes to mini cab rules proposed by Mayor and Transport for London in order to improve passenger experience, but is currently subject to a legal challenge brought by Uber.
