Assembly member to be replaced by colleague - without an election
The Green Party's former co-leader Sian Berry has resigned from the London Assembly, allowing mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett to step in without a by-election. [ more ]
Assembly member to be replaced by colleague - without an election
The Green Party's former co-leader Sian Berry has resigned from the London Assembly, allowing mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett to step in without a by-election. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan urged to confirm whether his free school meals programme will continue
Sadiq Khan is facing pressure to reveal whether he plans to extend his free school meal program into the next academic year.
A letter from the London Assembly's budget and performance committee, authored by its Conservative chair Neil Garratt, urges Khan to make a decision on the program's future and states that an earlier announcement would help boroughs with their planning. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan urged to confirm whether his free school meals programme will continue
Sadiq Khan is facing pressure to reveal whether he plans to extend his free school meal program into the next academic year.
A letter from the London Assembly's budget and performance committee, authored by its Conservative chair Neil Garratt, urges Khan to make a decision on the program's future and states that an earlier announcement would help boroughs with their planning. [ more ]
Drink spiking in London has quadrupled over last five years
The number of drink spiking offenses in London has increased by over 300% from 2018 to 2022.
There were 2,066 drink spiking offenses in London in 2022 and 1,788 offenses so far in 2023, with the possibility of the final number being even higher.
Only 57 of the reported drink spiking offenses in 2023 led to criminal charges, indicating a need for more prosecutions. [ more ]