Is mid-rise housing the key to solving London's housing crisis?
The London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee advised that City Hall prioritise mid-rise housing to increase density across the capital and build more homes.
Kumail Jaffer - Local Democracy Reporter
SUV dangers: new road safety plans 'not anti-motorist, anti-death', says Sadiq Khan
31% of London's cars are now SUVs and they present a greater danger to pedestrians than other cars, children under nine are at the highest risk of death.
SUV proliferation in London: '77% more likely to kill a child'
Research from Clean Cities finds that London's increasing numbers of SUVs present a unique danger to cyclists, pedestrians and particularly to children, alongside high emissions.
London councillors call for mega-pension fund to divest for Palestine
Campaign group Shake the CIV said London CIV currently invests £7bn of its £34bn portfolio in companies involved in Israel's human rights violations against Palestinians, including nearly £1bn in arms manufacturers.
Child-unfriendly? Fewer children every year in Lewisham and across London
In Lewisham and across London the number of primary school-age children is plummeting, and the London mayor was told to adjust policies to make the capital more child-friendly.
Can London survive future heatwaves without air con?
London homes are at unique risk of overheating - experts told the London Assembly that planning and building regulations need an overhaul.
London Plan will have dedicated data centre policy to address energy and water demands
London deputy mayor for the environment Mete Coban announced plans for the new policy, saying that data centres bring both “big benefits” and “massive challenges .. particularly on energy and water consumption levels”.