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 ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ 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 ]