City Hall Blog
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Creating a shared vision for Old Oak and Park Royal
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Establishing a shared vision is crucial to delivering 25,500 new homes and 65,000 new jobs in west London.
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It’ll be alright on the night!
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Lieran, NYE project manager from the Mayor’s Events for London team, tells us what it’s like to organise the biggest NYE
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A celebration of African cultures, food, fashion, music and dance
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TV presenter Esther Alade is hosted Africa on the Square and shares her top five things she loves about African culture.
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National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2016
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Learn more about National Hate Crime Awareness Week and spread the word.
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The Mayor's Cable Street anniversary speech
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Sadiq attended an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street and spoke about unity over prejudice.
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Remembering Cable Street, 80 years on
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Guest blogger David Rosenberg tells us why the ‘Battle of Cable Street’ in 1936 still matters today . . .
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A Really Good chat with David Shrigley...
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David Shrigley spills the beans about his new sculpture 'Really Good', which is currently on the Fourth Plinth.
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Diversity in recruitment
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Jamie Ratcliff talks about his efforts to recruit new staff members who reflect the diversity of London…
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Shanah Tovah, from my family to yours
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The Mayor sent out a happy New Year message to the Jewish community in London and around the world.
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Black History Month - a message from the Mayor
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A message from the Mayor at the beginning of Black History Month.
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The Breakfast Club win best Employer Supported Volunteering Award
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Breakfast Club has won the CIPD award for 'Best Employer Supported Volunteering Programme' at People Management Awards
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Team London Small Grants Innovation Fund - Cordwainers Grow
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Cordwainers Grow is a garden based social enterprise promoting urban gardening, wildlife and biodiversity.
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Going Underground with the London Curriculum
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The GLA’s Education and Youth Team and the Mayor’s Fund for London are getting ready for one of their biggest events
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#MyDiwali - What does Diwali mean to you?
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This year, we’d love to see and hear about everyone’s Diwali memories and what this festival of lights means to them.
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#MyDiwali - What Diwali means to me
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Sanjay Gadhvi is the Chair of the Diwali in London Committee. He’s shared with us his #MyDiwali..
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‘Through the keyhole’ with businesses in Park Royal industrial area
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Victoria Hills, CEO of OPDC and staff learn about businesses in the Park Royal industrial area which spans 584 hectares.
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From London to Rio: Two 2012 Gamesmakers tell their stories.
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Some of our Team London Ambassadors travelled over 5,000 miles to volunteer at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
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Gigs champion crowned
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13 year old Lewisham musician takes the title in the Mayor's annual music competition.
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Juicy healthy food and business skills for young people
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Punch & Juicy is raising money through crowdfunding for a pop-up market stall to teach young people about healthy food.
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London's Burning Great Fire 350 Festival
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Throughout 2016, London institutions marked the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London.
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London's Open House this weekend
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Rory Olcayto, Director of Open House London, tells us more about the festival…
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Citi Insight event - Low Carbon Entrepreneur goes behind the scenes
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We gave last year’s entrants the chance to learn more about our sponsors Citi at a special workshop
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White House Community Garden seeks support from Londoners
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A local group wants to crowdfund and create a new community garden on the Becontree Estate in Dagenham.
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Derelict London tour: Silvertown
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Derelict London tour: learning about the history and future of Silvertown
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1 day left to see Hans Haacke's Gift Horse on the Fourth Plinth
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There's only 1 day left to see Hans Haacke's Gift Horse on the Fourth Plinth.
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Great Fire of London - 350 years on
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350 years on we investigate the impact and legacy of the Great Fire on emergency management in London.
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Getting a HeadStart
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Ayanna Joseph, HeadStart Intern for the Environment Team shares the story of her time at City Hall.
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Being a Digital Team Intern
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Maxwell Omondi, a Headstart intern from the Digital Team, tells us about his experience working in City Hall.
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Carnival Prepared
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It's Notting Hill Carnival this weekend so we explore what goes in to keeping events safe, secure and emergency free.
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Community sculpture hub seeks support from Londoners
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London Sculpture Workshop is crowdfunding. The Mayor has pledged £20,000 but £20,000 is left to raise in just 10 days.