Local Government

Nearly half (49%) of Londoners say they are satisfied with Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London while three in 10 (31%) say they are dissatisfied. While the overall satisfaction rating remains broadly unchanged since March — just after the introduction of the congestion charge — those saying they are 'very satisfied' has increased by three per cent.

A survey by MORI on behalf of the Greater London Authority reveals that half of Londoners (50%) support the congestion charge scheme with one in three (34%) against it. Before the scheme started similar proportions supported and opposed the scheme. Two-thirds (67%) believe it has been effective in reducing traffic congestion, while one in five (20%) do not.

MORI was commissioned by the Cabinet Office to examine how much the public knows — or cares — about the way public services in Britain are inspected.

People would generally be opposed to being charged for producing non-recyclable rubbish, according to a new report from the MORI Social Research Institute. Many are worried about 'stealth' taxes, but they are more likely to accept the idea if certain conditions are met.

Hampshire electors support regional power but not regional assemblies

Two thirds of people have never met their local councillor and a similar number cannot name one, according to a new poll published today, on the eve of this May's local elections.

Satisfaction with Ken Livingstone's performance as Mayor of London has risen, with a significant increase in the number of Londoners expressing this as their view. The finding comes from the Annual MORI London Survey, commissioned by the GLA and released today, which finds satisfaction with the Mayor's performance has increased by 5 percentage points since the previous survey carried out in 2000.

A new report published today by Direct Line, the UK's largest private motor insurer, has revealed that millions of motorists could be driving whilst over the legal limit without even realising it.

In light of the Prime Minister's speech on the future of the public services, a survey by the MORI Social Research Institute - conducted on behalf of the New Local Government Network (NLGN) think-tank - reveals an overwhelming pragmatism among the British public towards private sector involvement in the provision of public services.