City Hall Blog
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Green investment boom sparked by family pressure and pandemic, say eco innovation experts
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Demands from younger family members and experiencing a pandemic have galvanised the investment community to go greener, according to leading figures...
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A tribute to Jamal Edwards and his impact on young Londoners
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Two members of London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) recount their memories of Jamal Edwards and the impact he had.
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Launch of Civil Society Roots
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On February 16 Deputy Mayor Debbie Weekes-Bernard launched Civil Society Roots. Read about the event here.
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The Youth Recovery Board in action
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As part of the Youth Recovery Board, young Londoners have the opportunity to have a voice in London's Recovery.
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We Are Lewisham - London Borough of Culture 2022 has begun
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As Lewisham start their London Borough of Culture year, find out what's in store and more about the programme
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Vanakkam - Tamil Heritage Month
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Read Dr Rajendran from the World Tamil Organisation blog about Tamil Heritage Month
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YLF and Films For All - 'Ignite Your Potential' screening
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Khadacia Smith Interview with Dominique Francis, performer at the Ignite Your Potential screening in November 2021
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The link between poverty and violent crime
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City Hall has published new analysis confirming a strong link between serious youth violence and poverty in the capital.
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Sadiq Khan speech: tackling the root causes of violent crime in London
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has delivered a major speech on the causes of crime.
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Report shows violence cost London £3 billion in 2019
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London's Violence Reduction Unit publishes report looking into the complex causes and impact of violence in London.
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Stronger Futures for young Londoners
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The Violence Reduction Unit’s Young People’s Action Group organised an event to provide job and careers opportunities.
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Celebrating Black History with Old Oak Primary School
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As part of OPDC’s involvement in Black History Month, our Engagement Officer Clarissa visited Old Oak Primary School.
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How you can help boost trees across London
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Find out how you can get involved in tree planting across London in National Tree Week 2021
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Visiting COP26
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Our Principal Environmental Sustainability Officer, Dan Epstein, attended COP26 and wrote a blog about his experience.
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London Flood Awareness Week 2021
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Between 22 to 26 Nov we're making Londoners more aware of flood risk and how to be prepared.
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Care Leavers Week 2021
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Khadacia Smith interview with Ahmed Mohammed for the Care Leavers Event on 26 October 2021.
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The London Civic Strength Index
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The Civic Strength Index is a report and tool that aims to begin to measure what makes a strong community.
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Kayd Somali Arts and Culture
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Kayd Somali Arts and Culture is a Tower Hamlets based organisation showcasing Somali arts, culture and heritage.
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Team London volunteers: MFA's story
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Read about MFA Zaman's experience volunteering as a Team London Ambassador.
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Listening to Londoners about their public realm
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The Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm is listening to Londoners. Browse illustrations of what we discovered.
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Volunteering with the Canal and River Trust
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Our Engagement Officer Clarissa attended one of the Canal and River Trust litter picking events. Read her blog.
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Beyond Brent 2020: the future of the borough of cultures
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Beyond Brent 2020: the future of the borough of cultures
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The Mayor's Architecture + Urbanism Framework
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We support the delivery of Good Growth and quality in the built environment across London.
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Team London volunteer Jill Hedgecock receives MBE
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Team London volunteer Jill Hedgecock has been recognised for her services to Girl Guiding and the Clapham Park community
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OPDC at the London Design Festival
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Find out more about OPDC at the London Design Festival which took place from 24 to 26 September 2021.
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East and South East Asian Heritage Month 2021
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An introduction to the first East and South East Asian Heritage Month by Amy Phung from Besea.n.
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The Circle of Life - birth, marriage and death in a pandemic
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Malti shares some of the information she has gathered on the experiences of South Asian Londoners during the pandemic.
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London Community Response Hubs
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Research into the emergence of COVID-19 response hubs, and their implications on cultural social prescribing.
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Evening in Ealing for the Festival of Ideas
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Mandie from OPEN Ealing hosts a wonderful night of poetry, music and art.
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The opening of London’s Blossom Garden
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Community Engagement team member, Tazmin writes about the opening of the memorial Blossom Garden in East London.