In bidding for the 2012 Olympics, London promised to provide ‘the greenest Games ever’ – but how do the organisers plan to make this a reality?

The London Assembly is launching a new investigation into the environmental sustainability of staging ^[1] the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  Environmental sustainability is one of the key themes of London 2012 in its preparations for delivering the event. 

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As part of its review of fire safety regulations, the London Assembly will tomorrow question a range of experts to assess the scale of potential fire risks in London’s tall^[1] and timber-framed buildings.

At tomorrow’s hearing the Assembly’s Planning and Housing Committee will set out to establish a number of issues, including:

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The London Assembly will tomorrow assess the current state of NHS finances and the progress made to date on reconfiguring health services across the capital.

The Assembly’s Health and Public Services Committee will question a range of guests about how many trusts are forecasting a deficit at the end of the current financial year and how NHS London and trusts plan to adjust to the tough financial climate.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS:

Tuesday 16 March 2010

Fire Safety

Planning and Housing Committee – 10am in Committee Room 5

The Committee will hear from the following experts about the fire risks associated with tall and timber-framed buildings:

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Three quarters of all roads in Capital to be covered by London Permit Scheme early next year

A major summit attended by the Mayor’s Office, utility companies working in the capital, Transport for London, and the boroughs will discuss how to improve the flow of traffic in the capital today (12 March).

 Seven more of London’s boroughs are expected to commit to introducing the capital’s roadworks permit scheme at the summit. The Mayor’s transport advisor, Kulveer Ranger, will also urge boroughs to sign up to the Mayor’s Roadworks code of conduct.

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What impact is the expansion of City Airport having on people living nearby? Are the environmental safeguards and controls that have been set up around the increased flights enough?

The London Assembly’s Environment Committee has launched an investigation into the environmental impacts of the expansion of London City Airport (LCA) and wants to know how the extra flights are affecting people in the capital. 

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More renewable energy plants, diverting waste from landfill and increased numbers of cycle lanes could all help London on the road to becoming a low carbon city, the London Assembly heard today.

The London Assembly’s Environment Committee today hosted an expert from Copenhagen to help it examine how the Mayor’s proposed Climate Change strategy^[1]  will meet his aims to cut carbon emissions by 60% by 2025 ^[2].

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Camille O’Sullivan, Foy Vance, The Coronas, Kila and Hot Press Award winners join main stage line up on Sunday

Enjoy the 'craic'! That's the Mayor of London's message as the capital gears up for this year's St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, which take place on Sunday 14 March. With support from the Mayor and Lebara Mobile, this free family day out celebrates the ties between London and Ireland and is a fun way to experience all things Irish, with live music, dance, crafts and food.

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Mayor of London Boris Johnson tonight (Thursday 11th March) took part in a unique walk through the historic Thames Tunnel connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, on the eve of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for members of the public to walk the route of the trains.

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