101 is a great idea. How many times have you seen something happening around London and wanted to report it, but you don't know who to call? It's not an emergency so you know 999 is innappropriate, but you have no idea who to contact. As the article says, 101 was piloted by the goverment in Hampshire, but central government funding has bizarrely now been withdrawn. However, the council are so impressed that they've decided to fund the service for another year out of their coffers.

It would be great if Boris could get this going.