Reviews of their imminent loss of life would possibly flip be untimely if their particular strengths can thrive inside a wider sustainable transport method New evaluation from suppose tank Centre for London has described an inexorable decline in black cab numbers, from nearly 23,000 in 2014 to 14,500 in 2024....
Charles Wright: Limited competition in City of London elections
It's the UK's oldest steady municipal democracy, however lots of these in search of Frequent Council seats have confronted no challengers Virtually half of the 100 individuals who will take seats on the Frequent Council of the Metropolis of London following this week’s elections may have accomplished so with out...
Charles Wright: What has Sadiq Khan’s MIPIM visit achieved?
The Mayor made an enormous impression on his first go to, however it is going to be some time earlier than we all know if has introduced in new funding Sir Sadiq Khan made fairly an impression throughout his first-ever look on the MIPIM property convention final week. Property business...
Charles Wright: What does Mayor’s budget say about his powers?
The Met relies upon extra closely than ever on London's Council Tax payers, and after TfL's wants have been addressed not a lot is left The annual budget-setting debates at Metropolis Corridor not often generate extra mild than warmth, and this yr’s haven't damaged with custom. In concept, the 25-strong...
Charles Wright: Tribulations of the Holocaust memorial – OnLondon
Final week’s Holocaust Memorial Day noticed Kier Starmer reiterate authorities help for the UK nationwide Holocaust memorial, deliberate for Victoria Tower Gardens subsequent to the Homes of Parliament and first proposed by David Cameron in 2013. It was in 2015 that the federal government accepted the advice of a fee...
Charles Wright: Enfield, the Mayor and the Green Belt – OnLondon
The formal examination in public of the north London borough's proposed new grasp planning doc has make clear the implications of nationwide authorities coverage for London authorities In an sudden Metropolis Corridor assertion finally week’s opening of the general public inquiry stage of Enfield’s Native Plan, Sir Sadiq Khan formally...
Charles Wright: TfL’s ‘off-peak Fridays’ trial did its job. But what do its results mean for London? – OnLondon
The latest publication of the outcomes of Sadiq Khan’s discounted Friday fares experiment introduced the Mayor some predictable stick: the 13-week trial final spring was branded a “flop” by the Customary and a “damp squib” by London Meeting Conservative group deputy chief Emma Greatest. A straightforward headline and the same...
Charles Wright: Sewage, swimming and supply – what next for the Thames and London’s water? – OnLondon
Thames Water is in a monetary mess, nevertheless it’s additionally the main target of rising public concern – and anger – over its seemingly rising incapability to handle its day-to-day tasks, most notably by persevering with to pump giant quantities of uncooked sewage into London’s waterways frequently. A five-fold improve within the...