Many see the prospects of London becoming an age friendly city as stalling. It’s not down to a lack of good well-meaning effort from age activists, rather the arguments aren’t getting traction with London policy makers, particularly the Mayor of London.
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High streets need to maximise the grey pound
The Mayor of London is on record as saying, “we need to be bold and innovative” to ensure the survival of London’s high streets which he calls “the heartbeat of our economy” and which need to be inclusive.
Can an age-friendly Greater London Authority help deliver toilets in Kilburn?
In July this year Raymond Martin, managing director of the British Toilet Association (BTA), described the shortage of public toilets in Britain as a crisis.
Why we continue to press for a more accessible transport network in London
Being able to travel independently is so important when it comes to living life to the fullest. Unfortunately, according to new research by specialist lawyers Bolt Burdon Kemp, disabled people are far more likely to have issues travelling via public transport than able-bodied people. Around a quarter of Londoners aged 50 and over are disabled compared with 12.7 per cent of Londoners aged 16 to 49 . The proportion of London’s population that are disabled increases with age and 52% of all Londoners aged 65 and over are disabled. The new research found that, despite being the best city in […]
E-scooter rental scheme trial – Q&A with trial operator, TIER Mobility
Age UK London hosts the London Age-friendly Transport group, which is a working group of the London Age-friendly Forum. We meet regularly to discuss what more can be done to make travelling in London more age-friendly.
Mayoral candidate blog – Sadiq Khan
Age UK London recently hosted its Older Londoners’ Election Hustings 2021 and have also released its Manifesto.
We asked the leading London Mayoral Candidates if they would write a blog post for older Londoners. Here we have the fifth piece from Sadiq Khan, the Labour candidate.
Mayoral candidate blog – Sian Berry
Age UK London recently hosted its Older Londoners’ Election Hustings 2021 and have also released its Manifesto. We asked the leading London Mayoral Candidates if they would write a blog post for older Londoners. Here we have the fourth piece from Sian Berry, the Green candidate.
Mayoral candidate blog – Shaun Bailey
It is crucial that we have a city that works for everyone, including older Londoners who have experienced our city’s history and can guide us towards the future. My grandfather was a Windrush immigrant who fought for Britain in the Second World War. His grandson is the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London. This story is only possible in London.
Mayoral candidate blog – Luisa Porritt
Age UK London recently hosted its Older Londoners’ Election Hustings 2021 and have also released its Manifesto.
We asked the top London Mayoral Candidates if they would write a blog post for older Londoners. Here we have the second piece, from Luisa Purrit, the Liberal Democrat candidate.
Mayoral candidate blog – Mandu Reid
Age UK London recently hosted its Older Londoners’ Election Hustings 2021 and have also released its Manifesto.
We asked the top London Mayoral Candidates if they would write a blog post for older Londoners. Here we have the first piece, from Mandu Reid, Leader of the Women’s Equality Party.