I don’t understand why opponents of plans to build homes on the edge of Crystal Palace are prepared to forgo millions of pounds of improvements works which will transform the park and create a lasting legacy for future generations.
How Boris should start his quality legacy
As he delivered a major speech on tackling London’s housing crisis, Boris Johnson yesterday promised to create a legacy of high quality affordable homes. He could score an early success by upholding the principles of mixed housing developments.
Dare I say it, I (mostly) agree with Andrew Gilligan
It’s not fashionable on the world of London blogging to agree with Andrew Gilligan but today’s column has a lot which supporters of democratic accountability should agree with.
Boris could be missing the point on youth violence
Mayor Boris Johnson this week announced his manifesto on tackling youth crime, Emma-Jane Cross, Chief Executive of Beatbullying argues that the Mayor needs to take more intelligent action and focus on the causes of the problems, not just attempt to deal with them once they occur.
The needless spin of Boris Johnson’s City Hall
City Hall claims the Mayor has “fulfilled a manifesto pledge to make London Government accountable and transparent by hosting his first People’s Question Time”. In fact the meeting has nothing to do with Boris’s election promises and would have been held whoever was Mayor.
