Mayor needs more fiscal powers to avoid “ugly” decisions on taxing Londoners
Ministers are under increasing pressure to give Sadiq Khan powers to impose a tourism levy, to raise money for infrastructure projects such as the Bakerloo Line extension.
Road safety: campaigners call for more action while Tfl delays Vision Zero plan
Tfl has delayed publishing the second phase of its Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to end all road deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads by 2041. Green Assembly member Caroline Russell has made recommendations for action including a tobacco-style ban on SUV advertising.
Private sector developers say 35% affordable housing a "major barrier" to building homes
A report from private sector developers argues that the London mayor must slash affordable housing requirements and release swathes of green belt land to solve the housing crisis.
Canada Water: Developer requests reduction in affordable housing from 35% to 10%
British Land is developing the vast 53-acre site to become London's first new town centre in 50 years. However, there are concerns that local people are being priced out.
Southwark council announces pension fund divestment from firms supplying arms to Israel
Southwark council will withdraw its pension fund investments from companies linked to human rights abuses and the supply of arms to Israel, it confirmed on 15 September.
Deputy mayor slams Building Safety Regulator and ex-housing secretary Michael Gove for London's poor record on affordable homes starts
Tom Copley, the deputy mayor for Housing, said he is still confident that London can meet its affordable homes target, despite worrying early figures. Salamander looks at Lewisham's record on social housing and affordable housing starts since 2021.
Mayor joins Green Party in calling for London arms fair to be scrapped
The mayor's office said that Sadiq Khan is “appalled” by an arms fair taking place in London next week, in light of the tragedy unfolding in Gaza.