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64 stories from and about All London, mostly council & politics, transport & tfl, crime & safety. The most recent ran on 24 October 2026. Page 4 of 4.
Borough-wide and national stories that name All London or bear directly on it.
Southwark recorded the highest number of burglaries in London in September 2026, with 224 incidents. This is almost six times the 39 recorded in Kingston upon Thames. Across the capital, 3,829 burglaries were logged, a 3.9% decrease over the previous 12 months. Five boroughs shared the highest burglary rate per capita.
A London Assembly report has advised Transport for London (TfL) to delay the full introduction of driverless taxis, citing significant safety and congestion concerns. The committee recommends enhanced safety standards and greater regulatory control before widespread deployment.
London councils have seized 3,393 dockless e-bikes so far in 2026, a 23% increase compared to the entirety of 2025. Lime bikes made up more than 2,000 of these seizures, prompting calls for better regulation and parking solutions.
Transport for London has introduced over 70 measures in its updated Corporate Environment Plan for 2026. The plan aims to enhance the resilience and sustainability of London's transport network against climate change impacts and reduce carbon emissions.
London's air quality has improved substantially over the last decade, with average nitrogen dioxide levels falling by nearly 38%. However, significant disparities remain, particularly in more deprived areas, and few neighbourhoods meet World Health Organization standards.
The Office for National Statistics July 2026 release indicates London’s average private‑rental price climbed 2.2% to £2,302 a month. Kensington & Chelsea stayed the priciest borough at £3,596, Bexley the cheapest at £1,528, and Barnet’s exact figure was not disclosed.
Hillingdon Council has formally opposed the Mayor of London's draft London Plan, citing concerns over proposed housing targets that would see 61% of new homes built on the borough's Green Belt. Council leaders state this allocation is the largest in the capital and disproportionate to other boroughs.

London MPs have voiced strong opposition to proposed reforms in the Health Bill that would remove local authority nominees from NHS Integrated Care Boards, replacing them with representatives chosen by the Mayor of London. Critics argue this move undermines democratic accountability and health-social care integration.
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