The DfT has put out a press release on clamping down on LTNs and various other scourges like 20mph limits - and it’s interesting in what is says about where we are with transport policy and the culture around it. Thread. 1/

The timing of the election might cause problems for some, esp students coming to the end of term or those who have holidays booked (whoever they intend to vote for). The solution is to apply for a postal vote. Here’s the link to do so. Please share. gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

General Election Voting Info Pls share 1. Register to vote. If you're not registered, you must do it by 18 June for the General Election. gov.uk/register-to-vo… 2. Voting in person? You need valid photo ID. Check if yours is valid electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-ele… 3. Apply for postal

The Housing section is worth a read, you can see by the policy suggestions that they have thought about it.

Don’t forget to register to vote. Whoever you put the ❎ for, you have to register first. 👍🏻 gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Radical repurposing of the HSBC building being planned. Canary Wharf continues to surprise and inspire in how it adapts to the changing market. "Canary Wharf plans to take chunks out of HSBC tower in office overhaul" on.ft.com/4bPTFyY via Financial Times

Following my appointment as Deputy Mayor, I will be stepping down from my role as Chief Executive at My Life My Say. Here is my statement:

Congratulations, Mete, was always a question of time only, you'll smash it! Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

Calm down

Really interesting insights, incl. London lagging because of commuting prices/time.

I was just sent this and thought, thought it encapsulates a "2024" job description. (And if you do know anyone please let me know and I'll link you up!) #skills #JobOpening

Setting up for this morning's #stepforwardluton Luton Economic Growth Workshop at the fantastic MergeXR studios in Luton with one of the largest green screens in the UK. Step Forward Luton

The big announcement/hint from the #LabourConference = change is coming in the way the Treasury considers borrowing to invest. independent.co.uk/news/uk/keir-s…

🚨New report published today 🚨 Our latest Labour Market Outlook looks at the Government's skills strategy and in particular plans to replace the Apprenticeship Levy with a more flexible Growth and Skills Levy. Read the full report: buff.ly/3ZHpTdj

Two former PMs on the scoresheet for #Wales

Good to see a commercial led scheme at this scale being proposed in #Shoreditch, my old stomping ground and first love, more here: developmentandhousing.hackney.gov.uk/planning/index…

A friend who is a professional musician worked with Quincy Jones and he said he never once referred to the past, he said he only talked about the shows and the future, always moving forwards. Thank you for the music.

Great to see Sara French up on the Big Screen at the London Gatwick LGW #EconomicSummit talking about getting into new markets (check all regulations) and pivoting if there are tariffs (lots of unknowns at the moment). Singapore and India big focusses here.

Happy New Year to all my followers. Here are a few thoughts on what 2025 may have in store. news.sky.com/story/business…