The ‘halo effect’ of a successful cable car scheme would help City Hall bring investment to the nearby Enterprise Zone. If both schemes are managed properly the entire area could be as much of a destination as the South Bank and the car as popular as the London Eye.
Devolving fines will strengthen London’s government
Government proposals to pass on fines incurred for breaking national and EU rules on matters such as air quality to local politicians are the logical next step in devolution and localism. Here in London we have a directly elected Mayor with an enormous budget and significant powers but, other than facing the electorate every four […]
City Hall to review Chief Executive post
Political leaders at City Hall have agreed to undertake a review into the post of Greater London Authority Chief Executive. The review “will commence shortly” and will be conducted “by a senior person from TfL” who will make recommendations to the Mayor and Assembly.
AMs to quiz Police minister
Police Minister Nick Herbert is to become the second coalition Minster to appear before the London Assembly and the first ever to appear before an Assembly Committee meeting. Earlier this year Communities Minister Bob Neill, a former Assembly Member, became the first Minister ever to appear before the London Assembly since devolution to the capital […]
This week’s meetings at City Hall
On Wednesday the London Assembly will continue its investigations into the effects of the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review on public services in the capital.
