The number of housing benefit claimants in central London has fallen sharply while the outer boroughs are experiencing a surge. A statement from Assembly Member Darren Johnson said that figures released by the Department of Work and Pensions showed: “Claimants fell 21% in Kensington and Chelsea, 20% in Westminster, 4% in Islington and 1% in …
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London Assembly Backs Increasing Bike Funds
On Friday, the London Assembly asked Mayor Boris Johnson to guarantee that 2% of Transport for London’s £3,560 million capital budget be spent on cycle projects — that’s £145 million. The full assembly voted Monday to back the recommendation and asked Johnson to include the amendment in his final budget. No word on what Johnson …
London Assembly Considering Draft Budget for 2013/2014
The Great London Authority’s budget will be considered by members of the London Assembly at 10am in the chamber at City Hall. It’s a two-part process, with consideration of the Mayor Boris Johnson’s final budget on Feb 25. The draft consolidated budget lays out the Mayor’s plans for the items he oversees — policing, transport, …
Sean Gallagher 