Mayor's press releases

Mayor urges older Londoners and carers to claim benefits to stay warm
9 January 2008

As Londoners fight the freeze, the Mayor of London today launched a new information campaign urging older Londoners and carers to claim the benefits they are entitled to -  including those to...

Celebration of Russian Cinema with free film screenings for Londoners
8 January 2008

Londoners and visitors to London will be treated to a range of compelling Russian films at the Barbican this weekend (Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th January 2008). The Russian film screenings are...

Mayor announces new Ambassador for young people
8 January 2008

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today announced James Cleverly as his new Ambassador for young people in London.

Tackling youth crime is one of his top priorities and James will work...

Six new proposals for Fourth Plinth unveiled at the National Gallery
8 January 2008

The six shortlisted proposals for the next commission for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square were unveiled today at the National Gallery.

The exhibiting artists are Jeremy Deller, Tracey...

Mayor of London launches energy efficiency light-bulb giveaway to help tackle climate change
8 January 2008

The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone today (Tuesday 8 January) launched London's first 'light bulb amnesty' - offering Londoners free, energy efficient light bulbs in exchange for old-style, energy...

Zip on board with Oyster
7 January 2008

The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, today launched the Zip Card, a free Oyster photocard that will have to be used by 11-18 year olds who qualify for free bus and tram travel in the Capital....

Recycle for London kick-starts a 'green' 2008 with recycling of iconic Trafalgar Sq Christmas tree
4 January 2008

As Twelfth Night approaches  - the day when Christmas decorations traditionally come down - the Recycle for London campaign today encouraged Londoners to start 2008 on a ‘green’ footing and...

Mayor thanks transport, Police and other public service staff for helping London to celebrate the New Year
1 January 2008

The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has thanked the transport, Police and other public service staff who played a huge role in helping people get around the capital safely on New Years Eve,...

A successful London for all - a New Year's message from Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London
1 January 2008

2008 will be a special year for London. In August we will officially become the Host City for the next Olympic Games. For the next four years London will receive international exposure on a scale...

London brings in 2008 in spectacular Olympic style
1 January 2008

Crowds estimated at around 700,000 (nearly ten per cent of Londoners) headed to traditional central London areas and to the River Thames for the annual fireworks and lighting display at the...

Best wishes for 2008, an Olympic Year
31 December 2007

Londoners and visitors to the capital are preparing for the biggest night out of the year, with restaurants, bars and clubs across the city packed with revellers celebrating New Year's Eve. More...

Mayor and leading homelessness charity praise Londoners
28 December 2007

The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone and Leslie Morphy the Chief Executive of leading homeless charity, Crisis, today praised the work of hundreds of staff and volunteers who worked over Christmas...

Trafalgar Square will come alive for Russian Winter Festival
28 December 2007

Event  Russian Winter Festival
Venue  Trafalgar Square, London WC2
Date  Sunday 13 January 2008
Time  12pm to 7.30pm
Entry  ...

Statement from the Mayor following the death of a police officer
27 December 2007

Following the death of a police officer from Wembley, Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London said:

'At a time when the vast majority are relaxing over Christmas, police officers continue to...

Poll shows strong support for higher charges for the most polluting cars
18 December 2007

New polling released today shows that two thirds of Londoners support proposals to charge cars with the highest greenhouse gas emissions £25 a day to drive in the central London congestion charge...

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