In Depth: London Cycle Hire
Spanning two Mayors and taking three years from initial ideal to first ride, London's new Cycle Hire scheme is the latest way to explore and travel around London.
Pie in the sky? Ongoing coverage of the Thames Estuary airport debate
Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to abandon support for a new airport in the Thames Estuary as an alternative to further expansion of Heathrow.
From the archives: The collapse of Metronet
A collection of articles from the MayorWatch archives chronicling the collapse of PPP contractor Metronet in 2007. A National Audit Office report later blamed “poor corporate governance and leadership” for the firm’s demise.
The History of London Government
The history of London Government is - like the city itself - a complex one. For more than a century Governments and commissions have explored, altered and abolished the structures of the capital's administration.
NEWS
Livingstone launches 2012 transport polices
With less than a month to go before Labour announce the name of their 2012 Mayoral hopeful, contender Ken Livingstone was in Croydon this morning to launch his transport policies. Mr Livingstone has promised to introduce electric buses in a bid to … [Read More...]
London marks Battle of Britain 70th anniversary
Hundreds of people have gathered in central London to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at a ceremony organised by the Churchill War Rooms and attended by veterans of the battle and invited dignitaries. The event included a speech … [Read More...]
Media centre for unaccredited Olympic journalists confirmed
City Hall has confirmed plans to provide a media centre for the "thousands" of unaccredited journalists expected visit London during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A dedicated 24-hour media centre providing workspaces and live broadcasting … [Read More...]
Judging underway for annual Tube gardening awards
Judging is underway for the annual Underground in Bloom awards which aim to reward London Underground staff who help improve the appearance of the Tube network by tending plants and flowers at stations and depots. 55 stations, depots and control rooms … [Read More...]
Story of London returns in October
London's role in shaping and developing technological, cultural and social advances is to be the subject of the second Story of London season. This year's season will run between 1st-10th October and is sponsored by a number of organisations including … [Read More...]
Barnbrook to sit on Assembly as Independent member
London Assembly Member Richard Barnbrook is to sit on the Assembly as an Independent member after resigning the BNP whip. Mr Barnbrook was elected as the BNP's first Assembly Member at the 2008 Greater London Authority elections, having previously … [Read More...]
Comment
Oona King: My vision for London
London is at a crossroads and Labour Party and trades union members have an important choice to make about its future. Early next month, they will … [More...]
Ken Livingstone: I want to protect and promote London’s music scene
London’s music scene is part of its life blood. For generations London has been the place to go to see live music. The music scene is also important … [More...]
Features
Labour Mayoral selection: 10 questions for Ken and Oona
As Labour Party members receive their ballot papers and start voting this week on who will become the party's 2012 candidate for Mayor of London, contenders … [More...]
Audio: Kulveer Ranger on cooling tubes & cycle hire
Kulveer Ranger, transport advisor to Mayor of London Boris Johnson, on the challenges of air-conditioning the Tube and the first few days of London's new … [More...]
