Justine Simons OBE

Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries. Opinions my own. Insta:justinesimons

[Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons1]

✨CULTURE✨is the main reason people come to London. So a massive thank you to all our inspiring creative workers, theatres, galleries, venues and museums for your relentless hard work and resilience 🙏
Visits up 140%🚀

[Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons1]

🎓 A huge privilege to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Literature by University College London.

🙏 Heartfelt thanks to Paola Lettieri, Vice Provost for the wonderful citation and the whole team at UCL.

👏 And big congratulations to everyone graduating!

[Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons1]

‼️Reminder to apply for the Sites of Memory Community Grants. 

Support for community-led work exploring the histories and legacies of transatlantic slavery. 

We want to hear from a wide range of voices. 

Apply now

https://t.co/Mt0g4i52Aj

[Mayor of London's Culture team @LDN_Culture]

Step into Wandsworth’s past at the Heritage Festival 2026!

The annual celebration explores the borough's rich history with a diverse programme of walks, talks, exhibitions, screenings, performances and more — spotlighting shops and high streets past and present, offering some fascinating stories.🛍️

Don't miss the festivities which are part of this year's @MayorofLondon's #LondonBoroughOfCulture 🎭

@wandbc @wtowandsworth @justinesimons1

🗓️ Until 14 June

https://t.co/fmMtCtmLsq

#Wandsworth #HeritageFestival #London

[Mayor of London's Culture team @LDN_Culture]

From creative projects to research, events to engagement work—we’re funding ideas that connect communities to the histories and legacies of transatlantic slavery.

Part of The Wake, London’s Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery.

Find out more and apply ➡️

https://t.co/ri7pz40dTA

Made possible with thanks to @HeritageFundUK

[Mayor of London's Culture team @LDN_Culture]

Celebrate the small shopkeepers of Wandsworth 💛

Behind the Counter at Battersea Library shines a light on the people and stories behind local businesses.

Part of this year's @MayorofLondon's #LondonBoroughOfCulture 🎭

@wandbc
@wtowandsworth
@justinesimons1

On until 14 June—don’t miss it.

Find out more:

https://t.co/xfliZKy7bd

[Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons1]

🎶 A blockbuster summer of music ahead!

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Music fans can look forward to a record-breaking summer in London ☀️

Our stadiums and venues will bring millions together to enjoy the best - including Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande & more.

This is why London is the undisputed capital of music.
https://t.co/YT3zS7nQKN

[Mayor of London's Culture team @LDN_Culture]

🎉 Huge congratulations to the London artists recognised at this year's Ivor Novello Awards, including:

🏆 Kano – Visionary Award
🏆 Kae Tempest & Fraser T. Smith – Best Contemporary Song (“I Stand on the Line”)
🏆 Lily Allen – Outstanding Song Collection

Your work enriches London’s global music scene. Well done! 👏

View the full winners list:

https://t.co/P11dcB0hCM

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Culture is our greatest shield against division.

Following last night’s Culture and Creative Industries reception, I want to thank the incredible creators who keep London thriving as the world’s cultural capital. Your talent is this city’s beating heart.

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Backing culture in London is always the right choice.

From the East Bank powerhouse to new workspaces for emerging designers, our support for London’s cultural and creative industries across a decade has helped to unlock almost £12 billion in investment and spending in the capital.

[Mayor's Press Office @LDN_pressoffice]

London has been voted the no.1 global culture city and today Deputy Mayor @justinesimons1 tells @ruNRiOT how @MayorofLondon has helped to transform the capital’s cultural landscape over the last 10 years. Read more: https://t.co/aTP5fEqW2A

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

London is the best city in the world for culture. Don’t just take my word for it - @timeout has made it official.

[Sadiq Khan @SadiqKhan]

When I was first elected, experts warned it would take nearly 200 years for London’s air pollution to fall within legal limits.

We did it in 9 💚

Good to speak to the Guardian about why bold climate action has been at the heart of my decade as Mayor ⬇️
https://t.co/w38H098f7K

[Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons1]

🏆 WE WON!!

🌍 London is officially the Best City in the World for Culture.

🙏 We knew it of course - but it means a lot to be recognised by thousands of Time Out readers the globe.

👏@SadiqKhan

https://t.co/v4jXSfmBJj

[Sadiq Khan @SadiqKhan]

A decade of delivery - and still more to come.

Greatest city in the world, greatest job in the world.

Thank you London ♥️

[Mayor of London's Culture team @LDN_Culture]

An inspiring day celebrating the winners of the Fourth Plinth Schools Awards!

A real joy to see so many talented young Londoners share their amazing artworks🖌️✨🎨

More than 40,000 young people have been involved🏆

See the winning entries at City Hall until mid June & online via @bbgconnects.

[Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons1]

'Hope Over Fear’: Sadiq Khan Reveals His Vision For London After 10 Years As Mayor https://t.co/0PT3weEJGJ

[Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons1]

Tracey Emin voices TfL disabilities announcements https://t.co/8XKuA3mkGw

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Proudly celebrating 75 years of the @SouthbankCentre.

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

NEW: we're supersizing the Hopper fare to put money back into Londoners' pockets this summer.

Look out for our fun 🐸 buses.