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.
LibDems urge ministers to remove red diesel tax perk to help clean up London’s air
While it’s illegal to drive a vehicle powered by the cheaper fuel on the public highways, some supermarkets and other fleet operators use it to run unregulated secondary engines which power their refrigeration units.
Sadiq Khan welcomes Government’s Met Police funding u-turn
On Tuesday it emerged that the Home Office is preparing to abandon the new round of funding cuts, although no official statement has yet been made.
