 
  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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Road usage and infrastructure in LondonPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 This data analysis, produced by the London Assembly Research Unit, provides an overview of road usage and the infrastructure of roads across London. 
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London's airportsPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 This data analysis, produced by the London Assembly Research Unit, provides an overview of the primary airports that serve London. 
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Private hire licence backlog monitor 2025Page type: Publication - Publication date:
 The private hire vehicle licence monitor 2025 provides regular updates on applications awaiting processing by TfL. 
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Monitoring of GLA expenditurePage type: Publication - Publication date:
 This page provides regular updates on GLA revenue and capital expenditure, by directorate and theme. 
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Expenditure on the GLA’s environment programmes and missionsPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 Data analysis providing provides an overview of how the Mayor has allocated resources to the 
 GLA’s environment programmes and missions.
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Affordable homes programmes in LondonPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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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Affordable Housing Monitor 2025Page type: Publication - Publication date:
 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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London's Elizabeth line at three: data analysisPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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 LondonPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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 LondonPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 This short summary looks at data on simultaneous evacuation strategies in London. 
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Data on waiting times for driving tests in LondonPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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 LondonPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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 TunnelPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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 LondonPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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 2025-26Page type: Publication - Publication date:
 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 waterwaysPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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)Page type: Publication - Publication date:
 Blog post explaining recent revisions to the NPPF and how these could affect Londoners. 
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The Mayor of London’s health duties, partnerships and programmesPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 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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TfL finances 2011-12 to 2024-25Page type: Publication - Publication date:
 This paper presents information on TfL's expenditure and income from 2011-12 to 2024-25. 
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Monitoring the GLA's affordable housing deliveryPage type: Publication - Publication date:
 Visualisations showing monitoring data for the GLA's affordable housing programmes. 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  