Today's announcement that developers will be exempted from the crossrail levy is a sign of just how committed the mayor is to kick starting regeneration and securing the vital transport improvements that will ensure the success of the whole project.” Peter Pledger, chief executive of South London Business - which represents firms south of the river, said the exemption should also apply to other areas of south London. He said: "I am delighted for Nine Elms and I'm also delighted that Boris Johnson sees, by the same token, the Crossrail supplement will not work for other areas of south London that need redevelopment." Register for a FREE Your Local Guardian account and you can have your say on today's news and sport by adding comments on articles we publish. Full Article at Your Local Guardian