Airport capacity in London

Posted on: 2 May 2013
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The London Assembly Transport Committee has published the findings of an investigation involving airlines, environmentalists, business leaders and other aviation experts. The report, which feeds into the debate on need for a hub airport, suggests existing airport capacity in London, including at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, could be used more effectively.

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West End Commission Final Report

Posted on: 1 May 2013
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The independent West End Commission was convened by Westminster City Council in summer 2012 to review, explore and set out recommendations for the continued and future success of the West End of London. The Commission has published its final report, which among other things, considers key barriers to future economic, social and environmental wellbeing in the West End and how these can be overcome. The  Commission’s terms of reference did not specify a definition of the West End. Based on the evidence received on the administrative, economic, cultural and social complexity of the area the commission took the view that there is no single definitive definition of this unique urban area. Given the area’s complexity and national and international importance, the Commission’s recommendations therefore have implications at a borough level, a central London level, a London-wide level and a national level. Recommendations cover the following issues: leadership and governance; transport; non-transport infrastructure; business; crime, safety, night-time economy and licensing; environment; heritage and culture; marketing and promotion; housing; employment and skills.

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Delivering London 2012

Posted on: 26 April 2013
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology has published two reports which identify and demonstrate the innovation, legacy, best practice and lessons learned from the ICT delivery of the Games. The first publication was issued before the Games and the second, following the Games.

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London: The capital in focus

Posted on: 18 April 2013
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The latest supplement from Estates Gazette on the London property market.

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Converting London’s offices to residential: housing solution or commercial disaster?

Posted on: 3 April 2013
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The UK Government wants to make it easier to convert offices to residential use without full planning permission to help solve London’s housing shortage. However, it runs the risk of simply turning valuable commercial space into more empty houses owned by foreign millionaires. The author of this article discusses these issues.

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Inbound tourism during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Posted on: 27 March 2013
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The March 2013 issue of Visit Britain’s Foresight publication examines inbound tourism during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Making a difference. Commission for Sustainable London 2012: Post Games report

Posted on: 26 March 2013
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The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 closes at the end of March 2013 after seven years work. The Commission’s work is available to all who might want or need to review the sustainability successes and lessons learnt from the London 2012 Games via its website which will continue at its current address www.cslondon.org.  This includes reports, recommendations, news, videos, and assurance statements and media releases. The final report, Making a difference, focuses on where the sustainability gains made by London 2012 have influenced more widely across the construction and development industry, the events sector,  in ethical procurement and finally, in strategic assurance of sustainability. The Commission’s findings point to two main factors holding back widespread adoption of sustainable practice in the UK: firstly, slowness in government action in embedding sustainability in government procurement; and secondly, the need for more independent oversight to ensure that sustainability targets in all sectors are met. The Commission has recommended the Government revisit advice to embed sustainability into the construction sector, and that major projects open themselves up to independent scrutiny of their sustainability commitments.

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London Finance Seminar. London, 6 March 2013

Posted on: 26 March 2013
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This event examined the issue of housing finance, the current economic situation and future prospects. Presentations are available online.

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London 2012 legacy: Natural environment

Posted on: 25 March 2013
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Natural England’s work with the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and their partners has been described in four green infrastructure case studies and two micro reports. These summarise how we worked together to secure a natural environment legacy.

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London’s Quality of Life Indicators Report 2012

Posted on: 22 March 2013
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The London Sustainable Development Commission’s fourth Quality of Life Indicators report provides a snapshot of London’s quality of life and identifies the sustainability issues London faces.  The indicator set encompasses 33 headline indicators across the environmental, social and economic spheres.  It provides baseline data that will inform the Commission’s future work programme and advice to the Mayor.

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