Social media and, in particular, Twitter is becoming a valuable media monitoring and interaction resource to London Communications Agency. As a result, we look at a number of Tweets that represent the issues in London each week. Some of these are political; some are of particular importance to London and Londoners; some to our clients; and others are simply light hearted entertainment. Any spectacular Tweets or information gathered are fed into those stories covered in LCA Monthly, our regular client briefing note. These Tweets were monitored and chosen by Stefan Swift of the LCA Savvy Team in the week from 10-16 December.
standardnews Evening Standard
Tills ring out on Oxford Street for traffic-free weekend http://bit.ly/vih4ol
There was great news for retailers as the annual car free weekend boosted the West End economy, 12 December
centreforlondon Centre for London
The first London Policy Conference starts today. Focus on economy and jobs. Boris speaks at 9.45. #lonconf to follow @IPPR @IPPR_NickP
LCA was in attendance at the inaugural London Policy Conference – more to follow on that on the LPC will be available in our news section soon, 12 December
PWNews Property Week
Greenhalgh to step down: Hammersmith & Fulham Council?s leader Stephen Greenhalgh is to step down in six months?… http://bit.ly/rDAs4m
It was announced that Stephen Greenhalgh will be the fourth London council leader to be replaced since our LCA 2010 political map was published, 13 December
guardianglancey Jonathan Glancey
Central Saint Martins: Inside the art factory http://bit.ly/v0XPKG
The national newspaper looked at the move of the arts college to its new site in King?s Cross, 13 December
simonharrisitv Simon Harris
Johnson says final Bendy Bus sold to Malta and “I wish the Maltese every joy of them.” @londontonight
The last bendy bus made its final journey the week before – ITV London?s Simon Harris traced their destination, 14 December
jonbcollins Jon Collins
Bernard Hogan-Howe has suggested that “sobriety bracelets” should be introduced for offenders in London http://gu.com/p/344aa/tw
The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner is looking at innovative ways of reducing drink related offences, 14 December
BBC News (World) BBCWorld
‘Most wanted’ riot suspect images http://bbc.in/uvTexx
Police revealed a number of images of those involved in the August riots, 14 December
standardnews Evening Standard
Boxing Day hit by Tube strike… and three more walkouts in New Year http://bit.ly/u1e98X
London looks set to be in the grip of another Tube strike over the festive period, 14 December
WiredUK Wired UK
London Crossrail’s first tunnel boring machine rolls off production line: http://bit.ly/u2PsL2 by @britishgaming
Well we found this quite exciting. Not necessarily boring anyway, 15 December
Sun_Politics Sun Politics
Boris raps bus drivers’ Olympic bonus bid – http://bit.ly/tLvaz2
And there are further strike issues around the Olympics – this time bus drivers want a £500 bonus similar to that agreed with mainline train drivers for working during London 2012, 15 December
