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By: Colin Stanbridge

  • Sadiq Khan’s plan for one new East London road crossing just isn’t enough

    After years of lobbying for more fixed river crossings east of Tower Bridge, Sadiq Khan’s announcement yesterday that the Silvertown tunnel, along with a DLR extension from Gallions Reach towards Thamesmead and a cycle bridge between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf, will get the go-ahead is hugely welcome news for London. But he must not stop [...]

  • Further devolution is great news for Scotland: Now it’s London’s turn

    THE AGREED conclusion of the Smith Commission into further devolution for Scotland is excellent news – real power to tax and spend, including responsibility over income tax rates and bands, is now set to be wielded by the Scottish Parliament. Now it’s London’s turn. The capital is the UK’s economic powerhouse, providing a staggering £34bn [...]

  • With regulated rail fares in England set to rise by 3.5 per cent in 2015, is it justifiable?

    Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce, says Yes. A reliable and expansive transport system is vital for London’s reputation as a leading global city. It’s essential that we handle the demands of major population growth in order to secure the capital's future. London’s success is dependent on the quality of its [...]

  • London’s future growth depends on bridging the east Thames chasm

    July 10, 2014

    London is growing – and it is growing eastwards. A combination of large-scale redevelopment projects and underdeveloped land means that east London is in demand for both new homes and jobs. Over a fifth of all developments underway in London today are taking place in Newham, Tower Hamlets and Greenwich, while over a third of [...]

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