Sadiq Khan’s decision to bring forward the Ultra-Low Emission Zone’s start date by 12 months risks plunging small firms into “significant financial hardship” according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
London MP slams “inflexible” Southeastern train bosses over “negligent and unsafe” refusal to fit air conditioning
Passengers regularly endure packed and uncomfortably hot trains during the summer months, with those travelling on metro routes suffering worse thanks to the firm’s continued use of older 465 and 466 trains which were commissioned by British Rail in the early 1990s.
Sir Peter Hendy returns to head up the London Legacy Development Corporation
Established by Boris Johnson to build on the success of the 2012 Olympic Games, the LLDC has full planning powers and works closely with Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest councils to regenerate and deliver growth in east London. It’s also responsible for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Mayor orders review of Tube air quality and deep clean of stations and tunnels
As part of the review, independent experts from the Department of Health will update a 2004 study of dust on the Tube to ensure London Underground’s understanding of any health risks posed is in line with the latest medical evidence.
Sadiq sets out ambitious plan to make London’s entire public transport network zero emission by 2050
The commitment is a key part of the Mayor’s new transport strategy which sets out how he intends to create “a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous city” for all Londoners.
