Bringing jobs to London is one of the topics that comes up most frequently – at debates, in calls and e-mails from residents, and at the door. I’ve already told you about my plan to boost entrepreneurship in London, and to make it easier for start-ups to get off the ground. Now I’d like to […]
Arts and culture are integral to what makes a city worth living in. A thriving cultural scene helps to attract and retain residents, and contributes to our sense of community. The arts provide entertainment for weekends and evenings. They give us something to share with our families and friends and encourage us to look at […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Ward 6 candidate Mike Bloxam proposes changes to overnight parking When August ended, so did your right to park overnight on city streets for another year. That’s a pain, especially for those who hosted overnight guests during Thanksgiving weekend. It doesn’t have to be that way, says one […]
This Thanksgiving weekend, Londoners sat down to share a meal and to appreciate the fall harvest, and their homes, families, and friends. Unfortunately, not everybody in our society have the privilege of a home. Also this weekend (on Friday, October 10), people in London and around the world marked World Homeless Action Day. The focus […]
I’ve been asked frequently during this campaign about how to get more Londoners working. Previously, I shared my thoughts about supporting small businesses and start-ups so that more people are able to create meaningful work for themselves. Another important way to help is to remove barriers that prevent people from seeking employment. One of the major […]