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Gavin Turk gives cautious welcome to plans for dedicated ‘artist zones’
City Hall’s proposals to protect artists from developers and soaring rents could end up undermining their creativity, says artist
Read MoreRow after Sadiq Khan refuses to allow pension scheme for Assembly Members
Mayor heckled by Labour colleagues including Len Duvall at City Hall as his £2.14 million figure for cost of a new scheme is queried
Read MoreHousing association tenants in Bow slam landlord’s restructure plans
Councillor calls for legal action against Circle Housing Group for ‘broken promises’ as it prepares to disband local board
Read MoreFriends of the Earth urges Mayor John Biggs to fight Silvertown Tunnel
The road crossing is intended to ease cross-river congestion, but groups opposed say it will merely exacerbate the problem and worsen pollution
Read MoreBethnal Green and Bow seat to be split under boundary changes
MP Rushanara Ali could vie with Hackney’s Meg Hillier or move to contest Poplar and Limehouse
Read MoreCruiseliner Enderby Wharf terminal pollution fears raised in parliament
Poplar and Limehouse MP Jim Fitzpatrick organised Westminster Hall debate on issue of ships pumping out toxic fumes on the Thames
Read MoreWhitewash fears over council’s new ‘Clean Up Team’ to probe corruption claims
‘Remaining allegations of impropriety or serious concerns’ to be the focus of investigators – but council has not revealed makeup of team
Read MoreViolence against women on City Hall’s agenda after rise in recorded rapes
There has been an 11 per cent increase in recorded incidents of the sexual offence in the capital since last year, the London Assembly says
Read MoreFury at London Mayor for ‘appalling’ decision to block police spit hoods
Scotland Yard must now explain to City Hall why it needs the equipment before it can be introduced
Read MoreLondon City Cruise Port to be debated in the Commons as opposition grows
Fears that idling ships could generate pollution equivalent to running 688 HGVs have residents and politicians up in arms
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