With less than 100 days to go until the London mayoral election, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) (
www.londonchamber.co.uk) has published a document which identifies five priorities that the new Mayor must address: closing the skills gap; boosting the capital’s digital capability; changing planning rules; dealing with the lack of housing; and improving the transport system.
LCCI chief executive Colin Stanbridge said: “The election of a new Mayor on 5 May comes as London is forecast to reach a population of 9 million by 2020 and achieve mega-city status by 2030 with over 10 million citizens.
“The four-year period of the new mayoralty must see important decisions taken around housing, transport and infrastructure to prepare for the London of tomorrow.
“We believe that, by addressing these issues, the new Mayor can make a good start towards ensuring that London remains an attractive, productive and competitive global city.”