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Barking & Gospel Oak Line to close for all of September

'The new Summer/Autumn rail timetable starting on 18th May shows the Barking-Gospel Oak Line will be closed for engineering works from 1st September until 28th September. Passengers...

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Eco-towns: Living a Greener Future.

The Department for Communities and Local Government has recently released a consultation document entitled Eco-towns: Living a Greener Future.  It lays out plans to build up to ten new towns...

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One-stop Shop for low-emission Technology

OPERATORS who purchase pollution abatement equipment so that their Vehicles meet Low Emission Zone standards can now have the device fitted and tested on-site by an authorised Examiner....

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New Flight Paths to Reduce Noise

New flight routes steering planes away from homes are being unveiled in a bid to combat noise pollution. The revised flight paths aim to ease noise around Heathrow, Stansted, Luton, London City...

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Mayor Livingstone condemns Heathrow Third Runway Plans

— Vicki Shiel, PlanningResource, 18 February 2008 — Opposition to Heathrow airport expansion is mounting, as key Greater London Politicians, including the Mayor, have refused to...

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Mayor Livingstone's Manifesto pledge to extend the Freedom Pass on London’s Buses, Tube, Rail Network & Trams

Ken Livingstone has made a manifesto pledge to extend the Freedom Pass on London’s Buses, Tube, Rail network and Trams. He would ensure within the first twelve months of his next term...

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Mayor announces new Programme to enhance Cycling & Walking in Metropolis

There was a major announcement from the London Mayor regarding Cycling and Walking after a recent build-up. Essentially, it is a new programme entailing an investment of around £500...

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Zipcar Exclusive Offer

Zipcar is delighted to be a sponsor of Love London 2008, after successfully supporting the Sustainability Weeks in 2007. Here’s to a great 2008, Love London! We are very pleased to be...

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Sustrans wins £50 million for Walking and Cycling

Sustrans's UK-wide Connect2 bid to transform local travel — bringing huge health and environmental benefits — has won the public vote in the Big Lottery Fund’s: "The...

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Trains agreement on 'Pay as you Go'

Passengers could be using Oyster pay-as-you-go on all London's National Rail Trains by January 2009. All nine train operating companies have agreed in principle to adopt the smartcard...

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