The Latest Breaking News from City Hall

Sadiq Khan’s ally expected to face re-selection battle after losing votes

Dr Onkar Sahota is understood to be facing a backlash from some in his party over Ulez

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out breaking up Met Police if reforms fail

The mayor said the new London Policing Board would help hold the force to account

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Stephen Lawrence’s brother to sit on Sadiq Khan’s new policing board

Baroness Casey recommended the board’s creation in her review of the Met Police’s culture

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

OPINION - 20mph London: Speed limit cut on over half of roads: The Leader podcast

More than half of all London roads now have 20mph limits. Do the stats back the low-speed zones? Air quality, MPG and community benefits explained. Our City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall and Jeremy Leach from 20’s Plenty For Us discuss the rationale behind the 20mph zones, and whether…

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

Sadiq Khan accuses Government of ‘dither and delay’ over fire safety rules

The mayor said the lack of clarity was causing the building of more than 34,000 homes to stall

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

Thames Water boss: Warm sewage has ‘tremendous potential’ for green energy

The firm’s CEO said power could also be generated from solar panels in reservoirs

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023

Chicago facing 2024 budget shortfall of $538 million — more than a third of it tied to migrant crisis

Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t take his predecessor’s word for it when Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she’d left the city in great financial shape, with an $85 million shortfall. And it’s a good thing the new mayor was skeptical, his top aides told some City Council members in a budget briefing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

No plans for free school meals in London secondary schools, deputy mayor confirms

Sadiq Khan’s deputy said the Government should be funding meals for all children

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023

Former Ald. Helen Shiller’s granddaughter seeks OK to open weed shop in Westside Justice Center building

A City Hall zoning hearing is set Tuesday for the store, called Baked. The proposed shop would replace a restaurant in a building that houses the legal aid center in East Garfield Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2023

Cross-party calls for investigation into deputy mayor Shirley Rodrigues are refused

The calls for a probe into Ms Rodrigues’ conduct came from Tory and Lib Dem politicians

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023