LCCI gives cautious backing for a new river crossing between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe
In our latest submission to TfL, LCCI welcomed a new cycle and pedestrian crossing between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe, on the condition that the new crossing is built alongside road crossings further East.
Response to the Mayor’s draft Skills and Adult Education Strategy
We welcome the renewed focus on skills and the publication of the first dedicated citywide Skills for Londoners Strategy. London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) will look to play an active role in contributing to a successful skills landscape in London, including through our relaunched Work and Employment Policy Advisory Committee, our research work and polling.
In our latest submission to Transport for London, LCCI broadly supports plans for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street so long as concerns - particularly around freight access - are properly addressed.
Brown for Blue - Land to house London’s emergency workers
LCCI’s latest report proposes that consideration is given to use a small portion of ‘brownspace’ in the 22% of Greater London that is Metropolitan Green Belt for the specific need of affordable housing, to rent, for London’s blue light emergency services.
LCCI welcomes Brexit breakthrough but warns the hard work starts now
Responding to the news that the UK government and the European Commission have reached a deal to conclude the first phase of the Brexit negotiations, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Colin Stanbridge said: “News of a breakthrough will be welcomed by the business community but the tough part starts now.“Trade talks must now address future access arrangement at ports and other points of entry for goods as well as ensuring a realistic transitional period for business thereby avoiding a cliff edge.”
One year after the publication of LCCI’s Permits, Points and Visas report we hosted a roundtable with LCCI members and special guests to mark the one year anniversary.
LCCI calls for councils to borrow to build have been echoed by the Mayor of London
Mayor Sadiq Khan has echoed calls by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Government to allow councils more power to borrow money to build new homes and help solve the housing crisis. The calls come ahead of the autumn budget in which Theresa may hinted at policies to “build more houses, more quickly”.