The London Assembly is investigating what steps organisers of the 2012 London Olympics are taking to ensure low-skilled and unemployed Londoners benefit from employment opportunities created by the games.
Crossrail tunnel contracts awarded
Crossrail bosses have announced the awarding of two major tunnelling contracts, a development they say marks “a very significant milestone” in the scheme’s progress. The contract for the Western tunnels (Royal Oak to Farringdon) has been awarded to a joint venture comprising of BAM Nuttall Ltd, Ferrovial Agroman (UK) Ltd, Kier Construction Ltd. The Eastern […]
‘Record’ levels of London rail passengers
Records numbers of passengers are using the capital’s rail services according to new figures presented to Transport for London’s board this week. London Underground and London Rail MD Mike Brown has reported that London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground and Tramlink services are all carrying “more passengers than ever before” in the month to […]
Museum unveils plans to mark First World War centenary
London’s Imperial War Museum has announced plans to renew its First World War galleries as part of plans to mark the First World War centenary in 2014. The new galleries, which will be approximately twice the size of those currently hosting First World War displays, will allow the museum to improve access to its “vast and rich” collections.
Concerns expressed over Olympics accessibility and affordability
Liberal Democrats on the London Assembly Members have raised concerns over the affordability and accessibility of the London Olympics and Paralympics following the appearance of Olympics chiefs before the Assembly this week.
