Posts Tagged ‘Mayor of London’
City Hall scraps Met Police deal with Palantir
City Hall has blocked a £50 million contract over a “clear and serious breach” of procurement rules
Read MoreLondoners will see ‘turnaround’ in housing crisis in 2026, deputy mayor vows
Sir Sadiq has faced heavy criticism for failing to meet ministerial targets on affordable housing
Read MoreWhere Labour will struggle in London – and how it could affect City Hall
As pollsters predict Labour losses in London’s local elections, the surging Greens and Reform UK are threatening to dismantle Sadiq Khan’s power base
Read MoreLondon’s ‘AC gap’ could cost £200 million a year in productivity
As temperatures rise, experts say City Hall’s ‘passive’ cooling plans are not sufficient
Read MoreLabour assembly members accused of putting party first as they vote against budget amendments
Last week, the mayor’s annual budget for 2026-27 passed without any changes despite eight formal amendments being proposed
Read MoreMet Police trialling use of handheld facial recognition technology, mayor confirms
Sadiq Khan confirmed the six-month trial, which involves around 100 devices, following questioning by Zoë Garbett
Read MoreMayor accused of ‘watering down’ affordable housing expectations
Sadiq Khan did not commit to meeting the goal of 17,800 affordable housing starts by next month
Read MoreProject to rewild Old River Lea receives major grant from Mayor of London
More than £180,000 has been awarded to Hackney’s Rewilding the Old Lea project, which proponents hope will restore the body of water to its former glory
Read MoreMet Police fall short on key call handler target – ‘there is more to be done’
Call handlers are failing to meet the force’s target to answer 90 per cent of emergency calls within 10 seconds
Read MoreTfL projects set to become cheaper thanks to planning and financing reforms
The capital has seen a number of projects greenlighted in recent years, such as the Elizabeth Line, the Northern Line tube extension and the recent DLR extension
Read MoreSadiq Khan speaks out over calls to ban ‘fossil fuel ads’ on TfL network
The mayor was challenged to take action on marketing that encourages car use and other behaviour that contradicts his goal of making London a net zero city.
Read MoreWhat London ‘tourist tax’ would look like as Sadiq Khan issues verdict
Sir Sadiq Khan has cautiously welcomed reports he will be granted the power to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital – but what would this mean for London?
Read More‘Get a handle on housing crisis,’ Mayor of London told
Only 6,370 affordable homes have been started since 2023, despite Sadiq Khan promising at least 17,800 by next March
Read MorePopular Dalston bakery giving prison leavers tools to flourish in ‘chaotic’ London
The Dusty Knuckle has been praised as an exemplar in how to support ex-offenders
Read MoreSadiq Khan breaks ranks with Labour government to call Gaza tragedy ‘genocide’ for first time
Mayor of London has previously resisted calls to label Israel’s military campaign a genocide but now says it’s “inescapable” to conclude that
Read MoreIconic Hackney estate made famous by rent campaign set for sweeping regeneration
New Era residents took on their former landlord and won – now their homes are due for large-scale refurbishment
Read MoreLondon’s overheating crisis: Calls for Sadiq Khan to rethink new-build air conditioning
City Hall has told developers to prioritise ‘passive ventilation’ and avoid air conditioning unless ‘unavoidable’
Read MoreWelfare reform bill: Hackney MPs vote split as government avoids defeat
Diane Abbott voted against the bill, while Meg Hillier, who had initially been a key figure in the Labour rebellion, voted in favour
Read MoreLondon mayor to attend ‘world’s leading real estate event’ on the French Riviera
Sir Sadiq Khan to make his first appearance at the annual MIPIM conference in Cannes
Read MoreLondon fire chief to retire after five years in post
Mayor Sadiq Khan praises ‘outstanding’ Andy Roe, whose final day in office is yet to be revealed
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