Posts Tagged ‘John Biggs’
John Biggs says government should bail out voters who brought down Lutfur Rahman
Challengers to disgraced politician still face ‘£210k bill’ despite legal victory
Read MoreFunding fears for future of Calais children and Syrian refugees in London
Home Office insists councils will not be left unsupported as leaders bemoan apparent lack of long-term funding plan
Read MoreGovernment’s crack team in Tower Hamlets slams police election fraud probe
People involved in vote-rigging faced no consequences, and public will see outcome as ‘justice denied’, commissioners warn
Read MoreTeenager accuses police of ‘brutality’ after clash in Stepney
Mayor of Tower Hamlets demands ‘urgent meeting’ with senior officers after footage of the incident in Stepney was posted online
Read MoreTower Hamlets has still taken no Syrian refugees as John Biggs slams ‘mealy-mouthed’ promises
Mayor John Biggs frustrated with government over ‘bloody slow’ process
Read MoreJohn Biggs interview: Mayor denies Clear Up Project will be whitewash
Now into his second year in office, the current Mayor of Tower Hamlets talks tunnel plans, airport expansion, Labour’s woes and more
Read MoreBig Brother is watching as Tower Hamlets library staff kitted out with ‘bodycams’
Council says seven body-worn filming devices were purchased at cost of £3,500 ‘for safety of our users and staff’
Read MoreHousing association tenants in Bow slam landlord’s restructure plans
Councillor calls for legal action against Circle Housing Group for ‘broken promises’ as it prepares to disband local board
Read MoreFriends of the Earth urges Mayor John Biggs to fight Silvertown Tunnel
The road crossing is intended to ease cross-river congestion, but groups opposed say it will merely exacerbate the problem and worsen pollution
Read MoreChallengers to disgraced ex-Mayor Rahman now face ‘£210k bill’ despite legal victory
Petitioners take to crowdfunding site aiming to recoup the unexpectedly high legal costs, as Mayor Biggs tweets support
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