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Mayor opens cycling centre for 2012 hopefuls
19-8-2008
Cyclists have the perfect facility to capture the enthusiasm of Great Britain's medal haul and improve it further in 2012 after the Mayor of London Boris Johnson today opened Redbridge Cycling Centre.

Mayor Boris Johnson backs slavery memorial statue in Hyde Park
18-8-2008
The Mayor of London is supporting a campaign to erect a memorial in London's Hyde Park to commemorate the millions of enslaved Africans whose lives were sacrificed during the transatlantic slave trade.

Mayor and London Councils announce members of Board set to boost recycling in the capital
15-8-2008
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and London Councils have announced the team who will sit on London's new Waste and Recycling Board and spearhead the fight to drive up recycling in the capital.

As Team GB gears up for more cycling gold, London gears up for its own cycling bonanza
13-8-2008
The Mayor has revealed details of this year's free, family-friendly London Freewheel bike event on 21 September, sponsored by Sky Sports. The occasion will give tens of thousands of riders a unique opportunity to cycle past the capital's most iconic London landmarks at their leisure on roads closed to non-cycle traffic.

Boris Johnson calls on London businesses to open their toilets to the public
12-8-2008
The Mayor has called on businesses across London to open their toilets to the public to help ease the problems caused by the lack of public lavatories.

London opens shop window to the Far East as it wishes Beijing luck for their Olympic Games.
7-8-2008
The Mayor Boris Johnson looks forward to his stay in Beijing and his time at the London House which opens today to show why London is the best place to visit, study and do business.

Mayor appoints Rosie Boycott as London's 'food champion'
5-8-2008
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has appointed Rosie Boycott as Chair of London Food, to help improve Londoners' access to healthy, locally produced and affordable food.

British Transport Police launches new London Underground Neighbourhood Policing Teams
1-8-2008
Police officers will be out on patrol on Tube stations and trains more than ever before following the launch of new British Transport Police (BTP) Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs).

Mayor outlines plans to support capital's small shops
31-7-2008
The Mayor has outlined measures to ensure more affordable small shops are provided for in new retail developments.

Mayor Boris Johnson announces £700,000 funding for anti-crime youth projects
29-7-2008
The Mayor has announced £700,000 new funding for three youth projects steering young people away from gun and knife crime in London. The Mayor made the announcement while visiting the Brixton Road Youth Centre, which is successfully managed by young people.