Mayor's press releases

Mayor launches London's 'Summer of Cycling'
21 July 2008

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today joined Sky Sports News presenter Georgie Thompson and cyclists from across London to launch the capital’s Summer of Cycling, which aims to encourage more...

Mayor appoints Policy Director
21 July 2008

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has appointed Anthony Browne as Policy Director.

A former national journalist, Anthony is currently Director of leading think tank Policy Exchange and has...

Mayor launches the capital's 'second chance' skills and employment strategy
17 July 2008

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today launched the capital’s first Skills and Employment Strategy, London’s Future. The Strategy, developed by the London Skills and Employment Board, sets out...

Mayor backs new initiative to break the cycle of re-offending
16 July 2008

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has given his strong support to a new initiative to help break the cycle of re-offending by convicted criminals and build on the success of the Safer Neighbourhoods...

Report will lead to real value for money savings - Mayor
15 July 2008

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has welcomed the publication of the final report from the Forensic Audit Panel today. The report recommends potential efficiency savings within the Greater London...

Boris Johnson backs sixth London Mela - a celebration of Asian culture and creativity
11 July 2008

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson offered his support to the sixth London Mela at the festival’s launch event in Southall on Friday 11 July, hosted by Cllr Jason Stacey, Leader of Ealing Council....

Boris Johnson lifts London Living Wage to £7.45
10 July 2008

Mayor of London Boris Johnson today delivered on another election promise by announcing that he is increasing the Living Wage for London to £7.45 per hour which is nearly 35 per cent higher than...

Mayor rewards London's young green champions at ceremony in City Hall
10 July 2008

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, was today (Thursday 10th July) joined by over 130 London school children and TV presenter and wildlife photographer Chris Packham at the annual London School...

Mayor to highlight further advances in the fight against knife crime
9 July 2008

Mayor to highlight further advances in the fight against knife crime

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson visited Mile End Tube station today to meet police officers at work on the anti-knife...

Mayor scraps £25 congestion charge
8 July 2008

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has delivered another promise made in his election manifesto by ending proposals for the CO2 Charge, which would have charged owners of large family cars £25 a...

Mayor announces £60m to tackle empty homes
8 July 2008

A £60million ‘rescue’ package to tackle the capital’s empty homes problem was announced today by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to help deliver his manifesto commitment to reduce long-term...

Work to combat knife crime will continue
5 July 2008

The Deputy Mayor of London for Policing has moved to reassure Londoners that the work to combat knife crime in London will continue despite the resignation of Ray Lewis, the former Deputy Mayor...

Focus on London 2008: latest study tells all about the capital
4 July 2008

Focus on London 2008: latest study tells all about the capital
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London contributes nearly £220 billion to the UK economy but has three...

Mayor appoints Martin Narey to lead investigation
4 July 2008

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today announced that he has appointed Martin Narey to lead an independent investigation into allegations which have been made about Ray Lewis, Deputy Mayor for...

Could you create a new iconic bus for London?
4 July 2008

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has delivered on another one of his key manifesto pledges, joining Transport for London to launch a competition to design a brand new bus for London, inspired...

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