Lewisham council votes down Green budget amendment at acrimonious meeting
For the first time since 2014, Lewisham Labour faced opposition as the Greens proposed an alternative budget. Following bitter attacks, Labour's budget was passed.
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.
Lewisham plans council tax increase of 4.99%
Lewisham residents face a 4.99% council tax increase this year, meaning Band D households will pay £2,237.
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?