Mayor of London Press Office
@ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social
Official BlueSky account for Mayor of London @london.gov.uk Press Office. Follow us for City Hall news, press releases and photos.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Today Deputy Mayor @tomcopley joined @wandbc and @BatterseaPwrStn announcing a major new partnership to build 200 new high quality council homes as part of the development’s 42-acre masterplan
Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station mark next chapter with new council homes partnership - Wandsworth Borough Council
shorturl.at
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Today Deputy Mayor @tomcopley joined @wandbc and @BatterseaPwrStn announcing a major new partnership to build 200 new high quality council homes as part of the development’s 42-acre masterplan
Today Deputy Mayor @kayaschwartz.bsky.social joined community representatives, Camden Council and local neighbourhood officers in the heart of Camden to hear how better joint working is helping to reduce robbery, theft and violence in the borough. www.london.gov.uk/robbery-thef...
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Today Deputy Mayor @kayaschwartz.bsky.social joined community representatives, Camden Council and local neighbourhood officers in the heart of Camden to hear how better joint working is helping to reduce robbery, theft and violence in the borough. www.london.gov.uk/robbery-thef...
The final tickets for our spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale on Monday at midday. There is no better place to welcome in the New Year than from the banks of the River Thames, and tickets are only available from Ticketmaster www.london.gov.uk/final-ticket...
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The final tickets for our spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale on Monday at midday. There is no better place to welcome in the New Year than from the banks of the River Thames, and tickets are only available from Ticketmaster www.london.gov.uk/final-ticket...
New detailed proposals set out steps TfL could take to deliver @london.gov.uk's bold ambitions to revitalise Oxford Street. The Mayor is encouraging everyone to have their say on the proposals: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-stree...
November 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
New detailed proposals set out steps TfL could take to deliver @london.gov.uk's bold ambitions to revitalise Oxford Street. The Mayor is encouraging everyone to have their say on the proposals: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-stree...
Reposted by Mayor of London Press Office
Plans have been shown off that could see Oxford Street pedestrianised from Ikea in the east to Selfridges in the west.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/may...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/may...
Mayor shows plans to reroute buses and reclaim Oxford Street for pedestrians
Plans have been shown off that could see Oxford Street pedestrianised from Ikea in the east to Selfridges in the west.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Plans have been shown off that could see Oxford Street pedestrianised from Ikea in the east to Selfridges in the west.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/may...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/may...
Emergency accommodation will again be provided for those sleeping rough in the capital tonight, as freezing temperatures continue. If you see someone sleeping rough, alert thestreetlink.org.uk to connect them to local services
www.london.gov.uk/emergency-se...
www.london.gov.uk/emergency-se...
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Emergency accommodation will again be provided for those sleeping rough in the capital tonight, as freezing temperatures continue. If you see someone sleeping rough, alert thestreetlink.org.uk to connect them to local services
www.london.gov.uk/emergency-se...
www.london.gov.uk/emergency-se...
Reposted by Mayor of London Press Office
I’ve long called for the DLR extension to Thamesmead to become a reality.
The government’s backing is a big win for London that will boost jobs and help create tens of thousands of new homes for Londoners.
The government’s backing is a big win for London that will boost jobs and help create tens of thousands of new homes for Londoners.
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I’ve long called for the DLR extension to Thamesmead to become a reality.
The government’s backing is a big win for London that will boost jobs and help create tens of thousands of new homes for Londoners.
The government’s backing is a big win for London that will boost jobs and help create tens of thousands of new homes for Londoners.
Three London boroughs have won TfL funding to transform local bus networks. The £30m investment will improve journey times, reliability and customer experience across Haringey, Lewisham and Southwark: www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/tfl-buses-competition-lewisham-haringey-southwark-b1258775.html
All aboard! Three London boroughs get £30m green light to speed up buses
Haringey, Lewisham and Southwark given go-ahead to redesign junctions and reprogramme traffic lights
www.standard.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Three London boroughs have won TfL funding to transform local bus networks. The £30m investment will improve journey times, reliability and customer experience across Haringey, Lewisham and Southwark: www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/tfl-buses-competition-lewisham-haringey-southwark-b1258775.html
Reposted by Mayor of London Press Office
The government is expected to approve the DLR extension to Thamesmead in next week’s budget, with construction likely to start in 2028.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/dlr...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/dlr...
DLR extension to Thamesmead set to be approved in the Budget statement
The government is expected to approve the DLR extension to Thamesmead in next week’s budget, with construction likely to start in 2028.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The government is expected to approve the DLR extension to Thamesmead in next week’s budget, with construction likely to start in 2028.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/dlr...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/dlr...
The extension of the DLR to Thamesmead is something @london.gov.uk has long called for. This news is a massive vote of confidence in London from UK Govt that will not only transform travel but also unlock thousands of new jobs and homes: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gpgrk101yo
Treasury expected to back extending London's DLR to Thamesmead
BBC London understands Rachel Reeves is to use next week's budget to give the project the go-ahead.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The extension of the DLR to Thamesmead is something @london.gov.uk has long called for. This news is a massive vote of confidence in London from UK Govt that will not only transform travel but also unlock thousands of new jobs and homes: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gpgrk101yo
Rough sleepers offered shelter as temperatures drop www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
London's rough sleepers offered shelter as temperatures drop
The capital's severe weather emergency protocol provides emergency homeless accommodation in freezing conditions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Rough sleepers offered shelter as temperatures drop www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Listen to Deputy Mayor for Communities & Social Justice Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard on Floating Space podcast.
She speaks about inclusive spaces, the power of community, and how she’s working with @london.gov.uk to ensure every Londoner feels loved and wanted 💗
Listen: audioboom.com/posts/880744...
She speaks about inclusive spaces, the power of community, and how she’s working with @london.gov.uk to ensure every Londoner feels loved and wanted 💗
Listen: audioboom.com/posts/880744...
Floating Space: Live – Part 1
Floating Space: Live at the Roundhouse!
audioboom.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Listen to Deputy Mayor for Communities & Social Justice Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard on Floating Space podcast.
She speaks about inclusive spaces, the power of community, and how she’s working with @london.gov.uk to ensure every Londoner feels loved and wanted 💗
Listen: audioboom.com/posts/880744...
She speaks about inclusive spaces, the power of community, and how she’s working with @london.gov.uk to ensure every Londoner feels loved and wanted 💗
Listen: audioboom.com/posts/880744...
Reposted by Mayor of London Press Office
London is Europe's powerhouse for life sciences and is now the front runner to become the world capital of the sector.
With record investment and world leading research, we are backing science, innovation and the breakthroughs that will improve lives for decades to come.
With record investment and world leading research, we are backing science, innovation and the breakthroughs that will improve lives for decades to come.
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
London is Europe's powerhouse for life sciences and is now the front runner to become the world capital of the sector.
With record investment and world leading research, we are backing science, innovation and the breakthroughs that will improve lives for decades to come.
With record investment and world leading research, we are backing science, innovation and the breakthroughs that will improve lives for decades to come.
With freezing temperatures expected tonight @MayorofLondon has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) for the first time this winter, providing emergency accommodation for those sleeping rough in the capital
www.london.gov.uk/emergency-se...
www.london.gov.uk/emergency-se...
November 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
With freezing temperatures expected tonight @MayorofLondon has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) for the first time this winter, providing emergency accommodation for those sleeping rough in the capital
www.london.gov.uk/emergency-se...
www.london.gov.uk/emergency-se...
Today @MayorofLondon has announced a new 2.4million package of support for victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation.
It’s part of Sadiq’s ongoing work to strengthen child protection.
Read more: www.london.gov.uk/mayor-new-pa...
It’s part of Sadiq’s ongoing work to strengthen child protection.
Read more: www.london.gov.uk/mayor-new-pa...
Mayor announces new £2.4m package of support for victims and survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) as he continues to strengthen child protection
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new £2.4m package of support for victims and survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) as he continues to strengthen protection of children fr...
www.london.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Today @MayorofLondon has announced a new 2.4million package of support for victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation.
It’s part of Sadiq’s ongoing work to strengthen child protection.
Read more: www.london.gov.uk/mayor-new-pa...
It’s part of Sadiq’s ongoing work to strengthen child protection.
Read more: www.london.gov.uk/mayor-new-pa...
Reposted by Mayor of London Press Office
The final batch of tickets for London's massive NYE fireworks spectacular go on sale on Monday
London New Year's Eve Fireworks 2025 Tickets: Second Batch On Sale Monday
With tickets costing up to £55.
londonist.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The final batch of tickets for London's massive NYE fireworks spectacular go on sale on Monday
No DLR extension will be 'missed opportunity' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No DLR extension to Thamesmead would be 'missed opportunity'
Business groups say DLR extension is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
No DLR extension will be 'missed opportunity' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Final tickets for London’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale Monday! It’s the last chance to join around 100,000 people on the Thames for an unforgettable night of colour and music as we welcome 2026. Tickets ONLY available via Ticketmaster: www.london.gov.uk/final-ticket...
Final tickets for London’s spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations go on sale Monday
The last tickets for London’s flagship New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations go on sale at noon on Monday 24 November.
www.london.gov.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Final tickets for London’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale Monday! It’s the last chance to join around 100,000 people on the Thames for an unforgettable night of colour and music as we welcome 2026. Tickets ONLY available via Ticketmaster: www.london.gov.uk/final-ticket...
The number of murders in London so far this year is the lowest for more than a decade.
When you compare the capital to similar cities around the world, that decline is even more drastic.
Read more here about how @london.gov.uk approach is working to make London safer for everyone.
When you compare the capital to similar cities around the world, that decline is even more drastic.
Read more here about how @london.gov.uk approach is working to make London safer for everyone.
'London is world's best city - people claiming it's lawless hate its success'
'The fact that London has again been crowned greatest city in the world disproves everything our critics claim, and they can’t stand it', the London Mayor Sadiq Khan writes
www.mirror.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The number of murders in London so far this year is the lowest for more than a decade.
When you compare the capital to similar cities around the world, that decline is even more drastic.
Read more here about how @london.gov.uk approach is working to make London safer for everyone.
When you compare the capital to similar cities around the world, that decline is even more drastic.
Read more here about how @london.gov.uk approach is working to make London safer for everyone.
London is the world’s sporting capital and will host the inaugural Finals Weekend next year for rugby’s exciting new Nations Championship 🏉
Twickenham will stage matches from 27-29 November 2026 at @allianz_stad 🏆
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Twickenham will stage matches from 27-29 November 2026 at @allianz_stad 🏆
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Nations Championship to feature north v south hemisphere contest
The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
London is the world’s sporting capital and will host the inaugural Finals Weekend next year for rugby’s exciting new Nations Championship 🏉
Twickenham will stage matches from 27-29 November 2026 at @allianz_stad 🏆
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Twickenham will stage matches from 27-29 November 2026 at @allianz_stad 🏆
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Another 50 stations across London and the southeast will be ready for pay-as-you-go with contactless by mid-December, including @STN_Airport and @SouthendAirport. This will make it even easier for people to use public transport in the capital.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Simpler train travel to London airports as tap-in, tap-out expanded across south-east England
Buying tickets will be more convenient, more accessible and more flexible, ensuring passengers can get the best fares.
www.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Another 50 stations across London and the southeast will be ready for pay-as-you-go with contactless by mid-December, including @STN_Airport and @SouthendAirport. This will make it even easier for people to use public transport in the capital.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
London Life Sciences Week is underway, bringing together over 1,300 industry leaders and 2,400 biotech companies to shape London’s future as a life sciences superpower, leading life-changing advances in medicine, vaccine development and gene therapy
www.london.gov.uk/london-europ...
www.london.gov.uk/london-europ...
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
London Life Sciences Week is underway, bringing together over 1,300 industry leaders and 2,400 biotech companies to shape London’s future as a life sciences superpower, leading life-changing advances in medicine, vaccine development and gene therapy
www.london.gov.uk/london-europ...
www.london.gov.uk/london-europ...
London has the greatest New Year's Eve celebrations in the world with spectacular fireworks, lighting and music. The only way to enjoy it in person is by buying a ticket through our official ticket partner Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.co.uk/london-nye/
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
London has the greatest New Year's Eve celebrations in the world with spectacular fireworks, lighting and music. The only way to enjoy it in person is by buying a ticket through our official ticket partner Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.co.uk/london-nye/