London agenda for Thursday 10 May 2012

Embarrassing! 1000 sign petition against non-existent Starbucks on Broadway Market

Council vote sends Walthamstow Dog Track one step closer to the knackers yard

Daniel Binns of the Walthamstow Guardian (as was) live blogged a fractious council meeting last night, in which Labour councillors outvoted Tories and Lib Dems 4-3 to approve development on the site of Walthamstow Stadium. Many locals want the stadium back as a greyhound track. Developers want to build nearly 300 homes.

The live blog tells you what you need to know, including that the final decision could now rest with the Mayor. Those who want the track back think they have his support…

New gallery alert: The Quadriga at Wellington Arch

Jason Hawkes' aerial film of London at night makes the city look like Bladerunner

London agenda for Wednesday 9 May 2012

Fullfact beg for better stats from Mayor Johnson's second term. Good luck with that

Watch a timelapse video of the ArcelorMittal Orbit being built.

London agenda for Tuesday 8 May 2012

Controversial bus adverts are turning already stressful commutes into intractable moral quandaries

Do I agree with the message on this bus? Do I object enough with the message on this bus to not get on and hope the next one is more agreeable and on time? Would this be an acceptable reason to arrive late to work? Mike Bonnet has been spending his commute asking some big questions.