Mayor's press releases

Mayor and Indian Minister discuss transport challenges
26 November 2012

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson today met with the Honourable Kamal Nath, India's Minister of Urban Development, to discuss the shared challenges facing London and India on planning and...

2012 cauldron petals hand-delivered by Mayor to Indian Olympians
26 November 2012

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson today (Monday, November 26th) personally delivered a lasting memento of London's thrilling Olympic and Paralympic Games to India's medal-winning athletes in Delhi...

Mayor of London meets Chief Minister of Delhi
26 November 2012

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson met this morning with the Chief Minster of Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory) the Honourable Mrs Sheila Dikshit, for wide ranging talks on issues of mutual...

Mayor of London heads to India to promote investment opportunities, drive growth and create jobs
23 November 2012

 

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will visit India next week on a trade mission to promote London and forge greater economic links with the world's second fastest...

Pioneering prison project ‘saves thousands’ by helping cut re-offending
22 November 2012

The Deputy Mayor of Policing, Stephen Greenhalgh, has welcomed the findings of an independent Ipsos MORI report which has praised a pioneering resettlement project at Feltham Young Offenders...

As Terrence Higgins Trust marks 30 years, Boris Johnson backs HIV testing campaign
19 November 2012

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is backing a major HIV testing campaign in the run up to World AIDS Day on 1 December. HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, which marks its 30...

Fast Food City – Mayor urges action on healthier eating
18 November 2012

· More than 8,000 fast food outlets in the capital - one for every 1,000 Londoners

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is calling on local authorities to help combat rising obesity in the...

Mayor bids to bring the Paralympic Athletics World Championships to London
14 November 2012

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has today submitted a formal bid to bring the 2017 Paralympic Athletics World Championships to London, which would see the world’s greatest Paralympians return to...

Mayor urges change of heart on Henry Moore statue
8 November 2012

The Mayor of London is calling on the Mayor of Tower Hamlets to reconsider the sale of the Henry Moore statue, Draped Seated Woman. The Mayor had previously written to Councillor...

Mayor announces plans for 100 pocket parks and 10,000 more street trees
6 November 2012

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced plans to deliver on his manifesto commitment and create 100 innovative pocket parks, and to plant thousands more new trees in London by March 2015...

Investment in London’s energy infrastructure crucial for driving jobs and growth
6 November 2012

Crucial investment in London's power network is needed to help boost jobs and growth and protect the capital's economy, the Mayor Boris Johnson told industry experts today.
Efficient delivery...

Mayor announces three further appointments to TfL Board
6 November 2012
  • New Board members to take up post from January 2013

 

  • Board to oversee continuing investment in...
Mayor reveals new London Living Wage and urges more employers to support campaign
5 November 2012

To mark the start of Living Wage Week and in line with his vision to boost jobs and growth in the capital, the Mayor of London today announced a new rate for the London Living Wage.

Boris...

ALL ABOARD AS MAYOR LAUNCHES LARGEST EVER LONDON POPPY DAY
30 October 2012

London Mayor Boris Johnson today literally launched the most ambitious London Poppy Day ever as he sped down the Thames on a poppy branded Royal Navy RIB.

Arriving at the...

Black History Month celebrated
26 October 2012

The Mayor of London will host a reception at City Hall to mark 50 years of independence for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, as part of events taking place around the capital for Black...

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