News releases

London Mayor opens new Bywaters recycling facility in east end
5 Jun 2008
London Mayor opens new Bywaters recycling facility in east end
Bywaters' cutting edge Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has been opened by new London Mayor Boris Johnson and Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales. 

Mayor welcomes low carbon technology centre
4 Jun 2008
Mayor welcomes low carbon technology centre
A new centre at London South Bank University will help put London at the forefront of the fight to tackle climate change. 

New online package for London’s hotels and B&Bs
4 Jun 2008
New online package for London’s hotels and B&Bs
Hotels and B&Bs in London can now benefit from a new online package which gives practical advice on improving quality of service, making the most of 2012 Games and tapping into new markets. 

£3 billion regeneration scheme moves Canning Town forward
3 Jun 2008
£3 billion regeneration scheme moves Canning Town forward
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation Newham Council and the LDA today announced the opening of The Place 

Islington's Street Environment Wardens become Ambassadors for London
22 May 2008
Islington's Street Environment Wardens become Ambassadors for London
The wardens were praised for successfully completing their 'London Ambassador' training, in which they gained new skills and knowledge to improve their visitor welcome. 

Record number of London families benefit from 8500 affordable childcare places
19 May 2008
Record number of London families benefit from 8500 affordable childcare places
The LDA's Childcare Affordability Programme has helped a record number of London's parents get back into training or work as a result of 1000's more affordable childcare places.