The Latest Breaking News from City Hall

Concern over impact of 'unprecedented development' on south-west London's transport

A petition warns that the area already struggles with 'regular and serious levels of traffic congestion'

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023

Green London mayoral candidate still 'committed' to City Hall campaign despite bid to be Hackney mayor

Zoë Garbett is running in next week's by-election for the Hackney mayoralty, but is also Green candidate for Mayor of London

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

Less than half the affordable homes started in London since 2016 have been completed

The remainder are not due to be finished until 2029

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

City Hall policing board member slammed for calling Covid 'greatest hustle' and warning against 'climate lockdowns'

Sayce Holmes-Lewis criticised for 'hugely irresponsible comments' - but City Hall says members are expected to have 'a variety of strong opinions and perspectives'

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023

City fumbles on migrant issue again with bid to put tent camp in Brighton Park

Of all places, the city picks a site that once contained a zinc smelting operation — a process that can potentially leach toxins into the soil. It’s another example of blunders on handling Chicago’s migrant crisis.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2023

Almost 300 London renters facing 'no fault' evictions each week, City Hall analysis finds

Sadiq Khan called the new analysis 'deeply concerning' as he urged the Government to pass the Renters Reform Bill

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson hints at return of guaranteed income program

A pilot launched under former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot provided 5,000 residents with $500 a month for a year with no strings attached.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

London affordable homes programme slashed by up to 11,000 but City Hall says Government to blame

Deputy mayor Tom Copley suggested that Liz Truss's mini-budget had played a role in increasing the programme's costs

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

Islington: North London council to buy back 310 ex-council flats for homeless families and Afghan refugees

Council housing buy back 'one of the largest in the country'

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023

Mayor Johnson accepts reality: State won’t consider more money for migrants until 2024

That should end City Hall’s lobbying via news media for more money this fall and lower the temperature a little, Rich Miller writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023