Concerns raised over impact of Chinese 'super-embassy' on London's 'very stretched' police
Assembly members oppose the relocation of the Chinese embassy due to security and policing concerns, emphasizing prior refusals.
Met faces 'eyewatering' choices - commissioner
The Metropolitan Police faces severe financial challenges, risking operational capabilities and potential station closures without additional government funding.
Sir Mark Rowley emphasized the urgent need for better funding to upkeep police infrastructure and maintain services effectively.
Tories seek watchdog probe into Sadiq Khan's Taylor Swift freebie tickets
Mr. Khan was late in declaring concert tickets and provided incorrect information, raising concerns about compliance with the GLA's Gifts and Hospitality Policy.
Mayor weighs extending Night Tube to Thursdays, but unlikely soon
The expansion of the Night Tube to Thursdays is being considered but faces challenges due to lower demand and maintenance constraints.
Mayor urged to chase up 370m in unpaid Ulez fines
Mayor Sadiq Khan must intensify collection efforts for unpaid Ulez fines to protect transport investment funding.
Sadiq Khan refuses to apologise to Met marksman acquitted of Chris Kaba shooting
Sadiq Khan faced backlash for perceived bias in comments about Chris Kaba's death, emphasizing a need for more balanced support for law enforcement.
Lib Dems amend Sadiq Khan's budget to include 700,000 for 'green doctors'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering a service that aims to insulate homes and reduce energy bills for Londoners.
The London Assembly's Lib Dem group argues that offering direct help to Londoners in their homes to reduce emissions and bills is a missed opportunity in the mayor's draft budget.
Tories seek watchdog probe into Sadiq Khan's Taylor Swift freebie tickets
Mr. Khan was late in declaring concert tickets and provided incorrect information, raising concerns about compliance with the GLA's Gifts and Hospitality Policy.
Mayor weighs extending Night Tube to Thursdays, but unlikely soon
The expansion of the Night Tube to Thursdays is being considered but faces challenges due to lower demand and maintenance constraints.
Mayor urged to chase up 370m in unpaid Ulez fines
Mayor Sadiq Khan must intensify collection efforts for unpaid Ulez fines to protect transport investment funding.
Sadiq Khan refuses to apologise to Met marksman acquitted of Chris Kaba shooting
Sadiq Khan faced backlash for perceived bias in comments about Chris Kaba's death, emphasizing a need for more balanced support for law enforcement.
Lib Dems amend Sadiq Khan's budget to include 700,000 for 'green doctors'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering a service that aims to insulate homes and reduce energy bills for Londoners.
The London Assembly's Lib Dem group argues that offering direct help to Londoners in their homes to reduce emissions and bills is a missed opportunity in the mayor's draft budget.
Greens' Sian Berry quits London Assembly just three days after re-election
Zoe Garbett to replace Sian Berry at City Hall without by-election.
Fury as Green Party member quits London Assembly just three days after being elected
Sian Berry sparked controversy by quitting the London Assembly shortly after being re-elected, causing division within the Green Party.
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.
Greens' Sian Berry quits London Assembly just three days after re-election
Zoe Garbett to replace Sian Berry at City Hall without by-election.
Fury as Green Party member quits London Assembly just three days after being elected
Sian Berry sparked controversy by quitting the London Assembly shortly after being re-elected, causing division within the Green Party.
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.
Laurence Fox loses election deposit after getting 0.005% of votes
Laurence Fox, a right-wing 'anti-woke' campaigner, lost his deposit in London Assembly bid due to low votes & inaccurate statements, facing criticisms and fact-checks.
What elections are happening in your area on May 2?
Over 2,600 council seats are up for election across the UK, with 25 Assembly Members to be elected in London on May 2.
The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, faces competition from Conservative candidate Susan Hall in the upcoming election on May 2.
London Mayoral Election 2024: Who are the candidates running for mayor?
Londoners will head to the polls on 2 May to elect a mayor and 25 London Assembly members.
New voting system first past the post (FPTP) will be used for the upcoming London mayoral elections.
'Disney-fication of history': London Tory criticises new Overground line names
The London Overground's new line names faced criticism at City Hall for Disney-fying history.
Transport for London named the Goblin line the Suffragette line to honor Annie Huggett, but it caused controversy.
More bus routes could be coming to northeast London
The London Assembly is calling on TfL to restore a bus service between Waltham Abbey and Chingford.
Bus operator Arriva handed over responsibility for the route, resulting in just six buses a day previously served by London bus route 242.
Sadiq Khan to 'consider' installing vast floor map of London at City Hall
The old City Hall in London had a popular aerial map that was left behind when the Greater London Authority moved to the Royal Docks.
Members of the London Assembly are calling for an updated version of the map to be installed at the current City Hall to improve its representation and make it more welcoming for visitors.
Mayor and Government urged to boost funding for London's green energy projects
Local planning rules are causing significant delays to community energy schemes in London, which can take a year to gain approval from councils.
A funding boost is needed to support community energy projects and unlock the potential of green energy for the benefit of communities in London.
Mayor urged to extend Superloop bus network to Havering
The London Assembly's transport committee is concerned that the Superloop bus routes do not serve significant areas, such as Havering.
The committee calls for the expansion of the Superloop to other boroughs and the formation of an outer London transport taskforce.
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.
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.
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.
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.