
London Assembly Research Unit
London Assembly Research Unit publications
The London Assembly Research Unit provides an impartial research and information service. We undertake research and analysis on key issues in London to inform the Assembly’s work.
This library holds Research Unit publications, which you can filter by area of work. Find London Assembly committee publications listed on another page.
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Private hire licence backlog monitor 2025
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The private hire vehicle licence monitor 2025 provides regular updates on applications awaiting processing by TfL.
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Expenditure on the GLA’s environment programmes and missions
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Data analysis providing provides an overview of how the Mayor has allocated resources to the
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Affordable Housing Monitor 2025
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The Affordable Housing Monitor 2025 is an annual report examining the delivery of affordable housing in London and tracking the Mayor’s progress
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Affordable homes programmes in London
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This paper provides an introduction to affordable housing in London, with a focus on the Greater London Authority’s (GLA’s) Affordable Housing
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London's Elizabeth line at three: data analysis
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This post analyses data on the Elizabeth line to mark it's third year anniversary, and shows how it impacts Londoners.
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Tree canopy cover in London
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This post examines the latest data for canopy cover in London, including differences in canopy cover across the capital.
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Simultaneous evacuation strategies in London
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This short summary looks at data on simultaneous evacuation strategies in London.
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Data on waiting times for driving tests in London
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Data on the waiting times for a driving test and pass rates at London test centres.
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Monitoring of Mayoral appointments in London
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This webpage is regularly updated with the details of current Mayoral appointments, and the outcomes of London Assembly Confirmation hearings.
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The Silvertown Tunnel
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This paper gives an overview of the development of the Silvertown Tunnel, a new river crossing in east London due to open in April 2025.
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Monitoring cladding remediation progress in London
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This page contains visualisations showing cladding remediation progress in London.
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Budgeted expenditure on Mayoral missions and themes from 2021-22 to 2025-26
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A topical post on how the Mayor of London's budget proposals have presented spending on the GLA missions and themes in the past five years.
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London's rivers and waterways
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Data analysis and visualisation on different aspects of how London's rivers are used.
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Understanding the revised National Planning Policy Framework (2024)
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Blog post explaining recent revisions to the NPPF and how these could affect Londoners.
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TfL finances 2011-12 to 2024-25
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This paper presents information on TfL's expenditure and income from 2011-12 to 2024-25.
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The Mayor of London’s health duties, partnerships and programmes
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This background paper sets out the role of the Mayor in relation to London's health services, public health and health inequalities.
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Monitoring the GLA's affordable housing delivery
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Visualisations showing monitoring data for the GLA's affordable housing programmes.
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Mayoral appointments in London
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This briefing sets out the processes and requirements for the Mayor of London to make appointments of senior officers and advisors.
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London’s spatial development strategy: a guide to the London Plan
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This paper provides background information on the development of the London Plan, the content of the current plan and London Assembly scrutiny of the
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London's housing stock
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This paper presents analysis of data on London's housing stock, including the number, type, size, condition, tenure, cost and sustainability of homes.