Updates and impact

Read more about how the London Recovery Board evolved into the London Partnership Board in March 2023.

London Fire Brigade have written an update on what has changed because of the consultation. You’ll also find out more about how to stay in touch and get involved again by joining focus groups.

The aim of the 2023–24 Greater London Authority (GLA) Group budget is to build a better London for everyone. For the first time ever, this budget includes climate budgeting, to help the GLA Group achieve net zero by 2030. 

Back in 2019, Talk London members were among the first to test out the Go Jauntly walking app. Transport for London just announced they teamed up with Go Jauntly again to create Walk London, one of the world’s largest networks of walking routes.

Thank you to everyone who had their say in our survey. The Mayor has now submitted a response to the government’s call for evidence on short-term lettings. Your contributions have been really helpful in shaping this.

Read all about what you told us in March and how you can get involved again in Transport for London's new consultation on the proposals for a London-wide expansion of ULEZ (now closed).

From raising a family in London to responding to the climate emergency, here’s what you told us in our discussions on planning London’s future. Thank you for taking part!

Following consultation with nearly 4,000 Londoners (including here on Talk London), victims of crime, agencies, community groups and businesses, the Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan sets out his vision for a city in which Londoners are safer – and feel safer.

The 2022–23 GLA Group budget aims to get London back on its feet after the worst of the pandemic. It focuses on making London safer, supporting Transport for London, addressing the climate emergency and attracting tourists back to the capital.

2021 was another tough year. A big thank you to all of you who got involved and shared your views with us. You really made a difference to the work of City Hall’s policy teams.

All the recovery mission teams have been busy making progress towards their goals. Here are their updates on what's been going on.

From the Clean Air Consultation on Talk London in 2016 to the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone in October 2021, find out what City Hall is doing to clean up London’s toxic air.

A set of practical and ethical guidelines for smart city emerging technology was launched in London on 23 September. Chief Digital Officer for London Theo Blackwell sets out why.

Here's what you told us about travelling and using public transport during the pandemic. Your views are helping tech start-ups taking part in the COVID-safe Travel Challenge find solutions.

What do you like most about your neighbourhood? What ideas do you have to improve your local area?

Budget addresses your priorities for London's recovery from COVID-19: the environment, our economy and looking after the most vulnerable Londoners.

Over 10,000 new members signed up and joined our community in surveys and discussions on COVID-19 and more.

A big thank you to everyone who submitted their questions ahead of the first People’s Question Time Online on 12 November. Watch the video of our community in action, as they put their questions to the Mayor and the London Assembly.

These are your views on intermediate housing: housing schemes below the market rate such as London Living Rent and Shared Ownership.

Thanks for sharing your views back in May 2019. Many of you stressed the importance of green spaces to Londoners’ health and wellbeing, as well as the benefits of getting community groups involved to help maintain them.

With over 1,000 comments, this was our largest conversation with Londoners. Read how you've made all the difference.