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Apprenticeships really do matter
7 February 2012
Tim Campbell, the Mayor’s Apprenticeships Ambassador, on the importance of apprenticeships for Londoners and businesses.
Meet Nicky our Team London Star
20 January 2012
We’ve been inspired to learn more about the Londoners who volunteer regularly to help others. Read Nicky's story...
A new era for policing in London
16 January 2012
Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor for Policing on the new Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and what it means for London.
Free events for Londoners in the Olympic year
11 January 2012
With less than 200 days to go before the start of the London 2012 Games, Daniel Ritterband on why 2012 will be a year like no other.
Meet Chris - our Team London Star
3 January 2012
We’ve been inspired to learn more about the Londoners who volunteer regularly to help others. Read about Chris, who volunteers in the arts ...
The Mayor's New Year's message
30 December 2011
We’re hosting a packed programme of live events, cultural festivals and celebrations in summer 2012.
Try a new sport for free today
22 December 2011
Kate Hoey MP, Mayor's Commissioner for Sport, on FreeSport, our campaign to get more Londoners active in the run up to 2012 and beyond.
Improving cycle safety
15 December 2011
Like every Londoner the Mayor and I have been appalled and saddened by the deaths of several cyclists on the capital’s roads in recent weeks.
Mayor’s designs on Waltham Forest
8 December 2011
High streets are flourishing thanks to the Mayor’s Outer London Fund. Sarah Considine from Design for London explains…
Meet Oana - our Team London Star
5 December 2011
We’ve been inspired to learn more about the Londoners who volunteer regularly to help others. Read Oana's story ...
Meet Emdad - our Team London Star
25 November 2011
We’ve been inspired to learn more about the Londoners who volunteer regularly to help others. Here's Emdad's story...
‘nice save’ goes digital!
22 November 2011
Kulveer Ranger, the Mayor’s Director of Environment & Digital London on the new ‘nice save’ game from Recycle for London...
Inspiring young Londoners
15 November 2011
Mayor's Academy student Ben talks about this week's 'InspiresMeWeek' and helping young people gain first-hand experience of running a business...
Introducing the Team London Stars
8 November 2011
Lizzie Noel on the new Team London campaign which features some of the capital’s real volunteering stars.
Sir Simon Milton
31 October 2011
The Mayor Boris Johnson paid tribute to Sir Simon Milton, at a memorial service at Westminster Abbey on 31 October. Sir Simon, who was Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff, died on 11 April 2011.
Helping Londoners stay warm in winter
25 October 2011
Richard Barnes on his visit to the Age UK Vida Walsh Centre to launch the Mayor's campaign to help raise awareness on tackling fuel poverty.
Thoughts on Black History Month
21 October 2011
Revd. Nezlin Sterling reflects on her nomination for the Mayor's competition to find the most inspirational black man or woman for 2011 Black History Month.
Diwali on the Square
18 October 2011
On the afternoon of Sunday 16 October, Diwali festivities took place on Trafalgar Square. The event attracted thousands of people who enjoyed an afternoon of cultural performances, live music and stalls; see the gallery...
Budding Wordsworths wanted
6 October 2011
Mayor Boris Johnson talks about his passion for poems, and our poetry competition for young Londoners.
A world of work opportunities
6 October 2011
GLA Apprentice Harry Hazell went to this week's World Skills London 2011 at the ExCeL Centre. Here's what he thought...
A rewarding way to volunteer
26 September 2011
Lizzie Noel, Advisor for Social Action and Volunteering, on autumn’s Capital Clean-up and the Mayor’s Team London initiative.
Building better community spirit across London
21 September 2011
Mayor of London Boris Johnson on a new era for the Met Police and taking a tougher stance on crime.
London Services - Thank You Event
16 September 2011
The Mayor of London hosted a reception at City Hall to thank front line staff of the Met Police, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance and Transport for London for all their efforts in dealing with riots across London in August.
An accessible London is good for everyone
13 September 2011
Richard Barnes, Deputy Mayor for London explains why it’s not just the capital’s Deaf and disabled communities that will benefit…
Helping businesses to bounce back
26 August 2011
The Mayor, Boris Johnson, on the recently launched High Street Fund, a national charitable fund launched to help small businesses recover from the damage caused by the recent disturbances.
The true spirit of London
19 August 2011
Sir Peter Rogers, the Mayor's Advisor on Regeneration, Growth and Enterprise reflects on the recent public order disturbances.
Women's footy ups game
20 May 2011
Mayor's Sports Commissioner, Kate Hoey, is delighted London is hosting this week's UEFA Champions League Finals.
London's great growing giveaway
20 May 2011
Rosie Boycott, the Mayor's Food Advisor on the tomato plant giveaway in Trafalgar Square.
It's good to talk
19 May 2011
Dan Ritterband, the Mayor's Director of Marketing, on why Londoners should come and Talk London with Boris on 2 June...
More work placements will benefit London
13 May 2011
As the Mayor's Economic Advisor, I believe London's employers should embrace work placements for the unemployed...
