London Mayor Fears Eurostar ‘Chaos’ Under New EU Border Checks
London mayor Sadiq Khan warned Saturday that Eurostar passengers going from Britain to the continent face “chaos” once a new computerised border scheme proposed by the European Union takes effect. All visitors entering the EU with visas or visa waivers will have to go through the automated EU Entry/Exit System, which has been long delayed […]
Read MoreWhat London’s mayor learned when he took on the cars – POLITICO
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It looked like group therapy. One late summer day, Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, sat with a group of faith leaders and clean-air campaigners in a small circle in the near-empty hall of a suburban church. The moment was meant to be one of celebration, for Khan and for London. He was marking the […]
Read MoreSupporting cities to improve food justice | #citycouncil
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Published: Sunday, 24th September 2023 In 2021, Birmingham City Council launched the Global Food Justice Pledge (GFJP) at the 7th Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) Global Forum. MUFPP is an international agreement on urban food policies signed by over 200 cities from all over the world. Birmingham City Council has been serving as an […]
Read MoreElections: Auckland Transport chair resigns after new mayor Wayne Brown’s blast
Wayne Brown celebrates his victory with a glass of champagne. Photo / Jed Bradley The chair of Auckland Transport has resigned immediately in response to calls from new mayor Wayne Brown for the whole board to step down. “It is clear that the Mayor designate wants a clear runway,” said Adrienne Young-Cooper in a statement. […]
Read MoreIncoming deputy mayor unconvinced by proposed central Tallinn older car ban | News
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“In my opinion, this particular proposal sounds rudimentary,” Kiik told Vikerraadio on Monday morning. “Efforts must be made to achieve clean air in the city, but, above all, this will be helped by (the provision of) convenient public transport.” Kiik added that when taking such radical decisions, the options available for those less-well-off members of […]
Read MoreIncoming deputy mayor unconvinced by proposed central Tallinn old car ban | News
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- August 15, 2022
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“In my opinion, this particular proposal sounds rudimentary,” Kiik told Vikerraadio on Monday morning. “Efforts must be made to achieve clean air in the city, but, above all, this will be helped by (the provision of) convenient public transport.” Kiik added that when taking such radical decisions, the options available for those less-well-off members of […]
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