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.
Kumail Jaffer - Local Democracy Reporter
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”.
Almost half of cyclists feel unsafe on London's roads
New polling from a legal firm found that 43% of cyclists feel unsafe on the capital’s roads, and just over a third believe their area has adequate infrastructure.
'Sleep disruption virtually guaranteed' - London's New Towns will be blighted by aircraft noise
Thamesmead and Crews Hill in Enfield - both shortlisted by the government's New Towns taskforce - sit under flight paths from two of the capital's major airports.
£1bn government investment in community energy will 'drive down' bills across London
The government's Local Power Plan means that community groups can now bid for funding to generate clean energy. Kate Parker, co-chair of South East London community energy (Selce) welcomes the scheme.
London’s firefighters routinely exposed to carcinogens and pollutants, finds City Hall report
The London Assembly Fire Committee released a groundbreaking report on the risks that London's firefighters face.
City Hall launches new 'Vienna-style' social housing model
The London mayor confirmed a new £1.5bn boost to help accelerate affordable and social housing across capital. How will the new approach work?