The tunnel, which will connect the Greenwich Peninsula with Royal Docks, was approved last October by Mr Khan who backed Transport for London’s claims that it will reduce congestion and support regeneration on both sides of the river.
New report says UK’s Brexit deal must meet the needs of London’s small businesses
The report, published today by the London Assembly’s Economy Committee, says ministers must strike a deal with the European Union which “acknowledges the interdependence between London’s small and large businesses,” and avoid focussing just on the needs of major firms.
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone to launch in April 2019
The scheme, originally approved by former Mayor Boris Johnson, was due to launch in 2020 by Mayor Khan says the poor quality of London’s air means it must start sooner.
Landlords and homebuilders urge Ministers to back Crossrail 2
Housebuilders and social landlords have today urged ministers to approve the proposed Crossrail 2 scheme in order to help accelerate and support the building of up to 200,000 new homes.
New Met Commissioner Cressida Dick to start work next week
In her new role she will work alongside Mr Khan to implement his recently published Police and Crime Plan which sets out how the Met and City Hall will keep Londoners safe. She will also have to oversee a new round of swinging budget cuts which is forcing changes to how the Met operates.
