Mete Coban MBE
@metecoban92
Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy | Founder @MyLifeMySay | Board @LondonMarathon | Former Hackney Councillor 2014 - 2024 | Obama Leader |
Climate justice is social justice. London’s green transition must lower bills, clean our air, and reimagine our neighbourhoods. My first six months as Deputy Mayor have been about making it work for every Londoner. Read my @Guardian interview. theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/j…

Both @SadiqKhan and I have a serious plan to make London’s waterways safe for people and nature while keeping bills down. Today’s move by @SteveReedMP to create a tough single regulator is a big step forward and will help us get there faster.

This has got to stop. Well done @Feargal_Sharkey for exposing this disgrace. And to @metecoban92 for campaigning for clean rivers in London. We have to hold these companies to account.
I'm going to try a little experiment. It's just gone 9:00am, London and parts of southern England are under an "Amber" weather warning, let's how long it takes for the sewage dumping to start and how it progresses over the next few hours. Oh look, it's only been raining for a…
Delighted to see Edgware Primary School benefit from the Mayor of London's Greener Schools Fund. By becoming energy efficient & saving on bills, schools can spend on what really matters - helping young Londoners get the best education possible.
NEW: An extra 10 schools will benefit from lower energy bills thanks to new funding from GB Energy to expand @MayorofLondon’s Greener Schools initiative. That brings the total to 48 London schools saving up to £15,000 a year on their energy bills ⚡️☀️
Water and sewage are critical infrastructure for public health. The Independent Water Commission final report makes important recommendations including on specific public health targets. gov.uk/government/pub…
It took me a week to finally share my thoughts on the remarkable two-day African Achievers Awards (AAA) 2025 events. On behalf of Tonye Rex Idaminabo Frsa , the visionary behind the AAA, and the organising committee, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to…
The new solar panels at @LondonStadium show how we’re transforming one of the capital’s most iconic venues into a global leader in sustainable stadiums. This flagship project is the first to benefit from the @MayorofLondon’s £500m Green Finance Fund standard.co.uk/news/london/lo…
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning in London, with risk of flash flooding this evening. Stay safe and let's look out for each other. Read our guidance on what to do if it floods: bit.ly/4kPu7qr
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Torrential, thundery rain across parts of southeast England Saturday 0400 - 1100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
A pleasure to meet @metecoban92 Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy to discuss the campaign opposing Heathrow expansion with my @NoR3Coalition colleague @robbarnstone
🚨 SUCCESS - Votes at 16 is happening - and we made sure that young people had the mic 🎤 @mylifemysay managed to get young voices heard on Newsnight, LBC, Times Radio, 5Live, Sky News, Heart, Capital, BBC News, Reuters & more. This is youth-led democracy in action. #votesat16
Change becomes real when those affected have the mic - yesterday, we made sure they did 🎤 @mylifemysay managed to get young voices on Newsnight, LBC, Times Radio, 5Live, Sky News, Heart, Capital, BBC News, Reuters & more. This is youth-led democracy in action. #votesat16
In just 12 months, @MyLifeMySay: ✅ Registered 488,846 young voters through #GiveAnX 🗣️ Worked with @DCMS to launch the consultation for the National Youth Strategy 🗳️ Launched the V16 campaign and worked with @MHCLG to announce the lowering of the voting age So, so, so proud!




Delighted that Richard Atkins Primary School will be saving on its energy bills and becoming more energy efficient! So pleased that thanks to the @MayorofLondon's Greener Schools Fund and £600,000 from Great British Energy, our local children will benefit!
NEW: An extra 10 schools will benefit from lower energy bills thanks to new funding from GB Energy to expand @MayorofLondon’s Greener Schools initiative. That brings the total to 48 London schools saving up to £15,000 a year on their energy bills ⚡️☀️
🚨 The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm alert for London this weekend. There will be heavy rain and risk of flooding. It's important you know what to do in a flood. Look out for your community, stay alert and read our guidance on how to prepare: bit.ly/4kPu7qr
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Thunderstorms across much of England Friday 2100 - Saturday 1800 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️