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African Union Assembly to Extend Work of the Commission for Six Months

African Union Assembly to Extend Work of the Commission for Six Months

| January 31, 2012 | 0 Comments

African leaders agreed late on Monday in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to extend the work of the AU commission for the next six months, including that of outgoing Chair Dr. Jean Ping.

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London Assembly Calls for Code of Ethics for Ads on Public Transport

London Assembly Calls for Code of Ethics for Ads on Public Transport

| January 19, 2011 | 0 Comments

The London Assembly today branded the decision to sell advertising space on Tubes and buses to a loan company known to charge 2689% APR irresponsible.

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London Cycle Hire And Highways Report Enthusiastically Supports the Cycle Hire Scheme

London Cycle Hire And Highways Report Enthusiastically Supports the Cycle Hire Scheme

| December 1, 2010 | 0 Comments

A new report from the London Assembly sets out key areas for improving the Mayor’s cycle hire and superhighway schemes if they are to maximize their objectives and prove value for money. The report by the Assembly’s Transport Committee enthusiastically supports the cycle hire scheme but is less clear that the cycle superhighways are so [...]

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2012 Olympic Games Could Fall Short of Environmental Aims

2012 Olympic Games Could Fall Short of Environmental Aims

| November 1, 2010 | 0 Comments

There is still significant work to do if the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are to fully to live up to the environmental promises organizers made, the London Assembly said last week.

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London Assembly Transport Committee Looking for Answers And Assurances After Tube Disruption

London Assembly Transport Committee Looking for Answers And Assurances After Tube Disruption

| October 23, 2010 | 0 Comments

The Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee has written to the Mayor of London seeking detailed explanations for a series of recent incidents on the Tube that have caused major disruption for passengers.

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London’s Green Spaces Could Help Reduce Flooding Risk

London’s Green Spaces Could Help Reduce Flooding Risk

| September 10, 2010 | 0 Comments

The London Assembly has been told that Outer London boroughs could use green spaces such as parks and playing fields to help reduce flooding risk in the capital.

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