London’s Green Party have confirmed the shortlist of hopefuls hoping to become the party’s 2012 Mayor of London candidate. Existing London Assembly Member Jenny Jones, who confirmed her candidacy last month, will be up against policy co-ordinator and former MEP candidate Shahrar Ali and Farid Bakht who was the party’s parliamentary candidate for the Bow […]
Bids invited for additional trams
Companies have been invited to bid for the supply of ten new trams for Croydon’s tram service in an extension of the service expected to be be funded by Transport for London and the London Borough of Croydon. The new trams would be used to increase the frequency of services between central Croydon and Elmers End which TfL says is the busiest section of the service.
Tube ticket office changes come into effect this Sunday
Changes to ticket office opening times on the Tube will come into effect from Sunday 6 February, London Underground Chief Operating Officer Howard Collins confirmed today. The changes are being brought in despite a number of strikes by tube workers since Mayor of London Boris Johnson announced plans last March to reduce opening hours in […]
AMs investigate status and accountability of London Ambulance service
The London Assembly has announced a new investigation into the operational and financial performance of the London Ambulance Service and its relationship with City Hall. The service, currently an NHS Trust, could become a Foundation Trust with greater independence under measures contained in the Government’s recent NHS White Paper. Assembly Members have previously proposed to […]
Olympic ticket hopefuls urged to pre-register for info
With exactly 18 months to go before the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, sports fans hoping to buy tickets are are being urged to register their interest.
