Update from TFL
The Elizabeth line will transform travel across London and the South East by dramatically improving transport links, cutting journey times, providing additional capacity, and transforming accessibility with spacious new stations and walk-through trains. In the coming weeks, Elizabeth line signage will continue to be uncovered across the network in…
Great British Spring Clean 2022
Back for its seventh year, the 2022 Great British Spring Clean takes place from 25 March – 10 April. This year the message for the Great British Spring Clean is simple – join the #BigBagChallenge and pledge to pick up as much litter as you can during the campaign. …
A greener, healthier and less congested London
Mayor announces plans to expand Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide In a keynote speech today in Lewisham the Mayor will announce that he has asked TfL to consult on expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide in 2023 to make London a greener, healthier and less congested city The move is in…
The Great Get Together
The Great Get Together this Summer will be taking place on Saturday 23rd July and will be the flagship community event on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for 2022. The event will see 25,000 local people from 12 – 9pm attend the Park for a day of fun and celebration. This year Queen…
Update From TfL – Strikes Between 1st-8th October
National rail strikes are taking place on Saturday 1, Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 October. The majority of TfL’s services will run, but some disruption is expected for services that rely on sections of track operated by Network Rail. You can expect some disruption on the following lines: London Overground…
National Insurance Increase Reversed
April’s National Insurance increase to be reversed from November – delivering on key PM pledge to cut tax burden and promote economic growth Health and Social Care Levy will be cancelled through Bill introduced today – Chancellor has confirmed funding for health and social care services will be protected and will…
Real Living Wage Increase In UK and London
10.1% increase in real Living Wage, the largest year-on-year rise Over 390,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay boost £338m in extra wages has gone to low-paid workers since January 2022, and more than £2bn since 2011 The new rates are now worth almost £3,000 more per year…
The Guide to Christmas in Stratford 2021
It’s that time of the year again and finally we get to celebrate Christmas! Visit Stratford Town Centre this season for a range of fun, festive, family events and activities. There really is something for everyone to enjoy. Get into the spirit at our very own Christmas Wonderland event on…
Travel Advice For The Mourning Period
Following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, ceremonial events are taking place over the next seven days in order to allow members of the public to pay their respects during this period of national mourning. These events are expected to bring thousands of people from all over the UK…
The Mayor of London’s Women’s Night Safety Charter
We believe every woman has the right to feel safe when travelling, working or going out at night. That’s why we’ve signed up to the seven pledges in the Mayor of London’s Women’s Night Safety Charter. As a night-time organisation, there are things we can do to help make London…