London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that the mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe, will be the deputy mayor for planning, regeneration and skills
Pipe will be responsible for regeneration projects across the capital, upskilling younger people and ensuring London’s infrastructure is delivered.
He will lead on the revision of the London Plan and work closely with James Murray, deputy mayor for housing and residential development, to tackle the city’s housing crisis.
Pipe became the first directly elected mayor of Hackney in 2002, and has served as chair of London Councils since June 2010. He will stand down from both these roles next month to start his full-time role at City Hall.
The mayor’s office said Pipe had considerable experience of London government and the unique challenges the capital faces in the aftermath of the EU referendum result.
Khan said: “He and I share a determination to ensure London’s prosperity is shared by all Londoners, and that we plan ahead to equip the city for its future economic, infrastructure, skills and housing needs.
“Jules will be a fantastic addition to my top team at a time when London needs a stronger voice than ever before in championing its unique interests, following the fallout from the EU referendum result.”
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