Boris Johnson today said preventing youth crime, delivering value for money and improving the quality of life of all Londoners will be at the centre of his first budget.
The Mayor also confirmed that all new policies must contribute to his commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 60 per cent by 2025.
The comments came as City Hall published Greater London Authority Group Budget Guidance for 2009-10 which outlines the Mayor's spending priorities. A formal draft budget will be published in December and will be open to consultation.
Speaking earlier today the Mayor said: "Crime is the number one issue for Londoners. I will build on the early measures I have introduced such as the alcohol ban on the tube and extra 440 safer transport police officers. Tackling the long-term root causes of crime and violence and ensuring a visible police presence on the st… FULL STORY
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