Andrew Dismore

Hampstead Heath Overground station

Question No: 2018/1786

Andrew Dismore

Part of Hampstead has been left with no ATM, after Barclays Bank’s “lease” on their ATM position expired. A suitable replacement position would be the Hampstead Heath Overground station which is close by. There are staff on site most of the time and it is used throughout the day and night so it would be in a fairly well monitored area. Will Transport for London include this site in their review of siting ATMs in their premises?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Transport for London (TfL) is looking at how it can increase the number of ATMs on its network. Traditional hole in the wall ATMs require a large, dedicated secure space, which often limits where ATMs can be placed. TfL is therefore also reviewing the various designs of ATMs to see if there are any which require less space. All ATMs on TfL’s network are installed and managed by a contract provider, and any additional sites like the one suggested at Hampstead Heath would be subject to customer demand and agreement from the provider.

 

Parking bays at Market Place A1

Question No: 2018/1787

Andrew Dismore

Recently there has been another parking suspension on the parking bays from 20 Market Place to 32 Market Place- even resulting in a car being forcibly removed/ lifted to a car poundincluding days where no work has been going on but still the parking restriction remained. The reason for all these works was that they put the original box for the vehicle charging bay in the wrong place. Do you agree that this is a waste of public money and inconvenience causing additional loss of trade to local businesses?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response

 

New York police ‘Domain Awareness System’

Question No: 2018/1788

Andrew Dismore

New York police have a ‘Domain Awareness System’, combining real time information from CCTV cameras, automatic number plate readers (ANPR), chemical and radiation sensors, 911 calls, microphones that can “hear” gunshots, that is fed to all 35,000 NYPD officers who can access it through mobile smart devices. Has the Met considered this approach and do you support it?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

London’s high streets

Question No: 2018/1789

Andrew Dismore

Are you concerned that London’s high streets are at risk of disappearing?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Each high street in London has its own unique character and fulfils an important economic and social purpose. Beyond retail, high streets are places where Londoners meet, socialise, access services, exercise, eat and drink. That’s why I am committed to supporting London’s high streets to build resilience and adapt to change. High streets have evolved to meet the needs of London’s communities over generations and I am convinced that this resilience will help them respond to the structural changes that are taking place in the retail market. I am determined to support them as they do so. In October, I published ‘High Streets for All’, which the GLA commissioned from We Made That and LSE Cities. This report explores the economic, social and environmental value of London’s high streets, and seeks ways to promote their inclusive and diverse nature. I am also supporting high streets directly through the Good Growth Fund and Crowdfund London, with a third of successful applications to these funds being related to the improvement of high streets and town centres. Through this investment we are bringing forward integrated strategies to support a range of high street uses across retail, leisure and employment. To go even further, in the coming months I will be publishing an action plan to support the aims of my ‘High Streets for All’ report. To ensure we continue to understand the problems that High Streets face, my Regeneration team has convened a High Streets Sounding Board, with representatives from a range of specialists in the sector, to advise me on how best to address some of the challenges the retail sector now faces.

 

London Living Wage

Question No: 2018/1790

Andrew Dismore

Can you provide an update on your work to encourage businesses to pay the London Living Wage?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Over 1500 employers in the capital have signed up to pay their staff at least the London Living Wage of £10.20 per hour. London has already seen more than a 50 per cent increase in the number of London Living Wage accreditations since I took office. I will continue to promote the benefits of the London Living Wage and campaign for more employers to pay it, especially through my Good Work Standard. I want employers from all sectors – both big and small – and from across the capital – to engage with the principles of my Good Work Standard when it launches later this year. I also urge business leaders directly to sign up to the Living Wage, for example when I meet with them or by letter. I was pleased to see recently Fulham FC’s owner Shahid Khan announcing that the club would become Living Wage accredited following such an approach.

 

Businesses in London

Question No: 2018/1791

Andrew Dismore

What concerns are businesses in London raising with you?

 

Written response from the Mayor

I receive frequent feedback from businesses of all sizes and sectors, as well as key business groups and associations, via my Business Advisory Board, the London Business Board, and both mine and my Deputy Mayor for Business’ frequent meetings with business leaders. The uncertainty created by the Brexit negotiations, both in terms of market access for trade in services and in goods, and access to talent, have featured most prominently among the concerns that have been raised. Many have also highlighted the need to create the right conditions for growth in London through transport and infrastructure, affordable housing and skills. The rising cost of Business Rates and shortage of affordable workspace continue to be major concerns for London’s small business community in particular. My draft Economic Development Strategy sets out such challenges in more detail and my plans to address them.

 

Social Value Act (1)

Question No: 2018/1792

Andrew Dismore

What are your views on the Government’s proposed changes to the Social Value Act and how will this affect London’s businesses?

 

Written response from the Mayor

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, David Lidington MP announced Government’s intention to extend how the Social Value Act is applied across Central Government procurement. This is intended to encourage organisations that want to work with these public authorities to consider how to improve the social, economic and environmental impacts of their goods and services. I welcome this move, but I understand Government has also said they have no plans for a minimum standard of social value in central government contracts, which feels like a missed opportunity. As part of my Responsible Procurement Policy, I have asked the GLA Group to routinely consider Social Value outcomes with our suppliers and encourage them to adopt best practice through my Good Work Standard and environmental policies.

 

Social Value Act (2)

Question No: 2018/1793

Andrew Dismore

What criteria do you believe that the Government should set for businesses in their changes to the Social Value Act?

 

Written response from the Mayor I understand Government’s plans do not include a minimum standard of social value in central government contracts. As part of the implementation of my Responsible Procurement Policy the GLA Group is exploring the possibility of setting a minimum threshold for social value as some other public authorities in the UK have done.

 

Maternal employment

Question No: 2018/1794

Andrew Dismore

How are you helping women in London back into skilled employment after having a child?

 

Written response from the Mayor

The maternal employment rate in London is ten percentage points lower than the rest of the country. There are many factors influencing this, not least the cost and availability of flexible, high-quality childcare and we are actively looking at ways to support working parents with their childcare needs through the new Early Years Hubs. Through my Good Work Standard I also aim to influence London’s employers to create more high-quality flexible work opportunities so that mothers can re-enter the workforce and progress in their chosen careers. The ESF 2014-20 Adult Employment programme, currently in development, will have dedicated funding to support mothers to gain the skills they need to get back to work when the time is right for them. With the devolution of the Adult Education Budget to the GLA we expect to be able to do more to get the right learning and training to the Londoners who need it most, including mothers who want to return to the workplace.

 

London Living Wage (1)

Question No: 2018/1795

Andrew Dismore

Which sectors are you currently working with to increase the number of Londoners paid the London Living Wage and how are you doing this?

 

Written response from the Mayor

My Deputy Mayor for Business and I have met with hundreds of businesses and organisations spanning retail, hospitality, life sciences, higher education, tech, creative, banking, financial and professional services and more, and we will continue to promote the benefits of the London Living Wage and campaign for more employers to pay it, especially through my Good Work Standard. I want employers from all sectors – both big and small – and from across the capital – to engage with the principles of my Good Work Standard when it launches later this year.

 

London Living Wage (2)

Question No: 2018/1796

Andrew Dismore

How many businesses are currently London Living Wage accredited?

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

London Living Wage and Premier League football clubs

Question No: 2018/1797

Andrew Dismore

Can you update me on your work to encourage the remaining Premier League football clubs in London to pay the London Living Wage?

 

Written response from the Mayor

I have been clear that I expect all Premier League Football clubs in London to pay the London Living Wage. In addition to having previously written to the non-accredited clubs, I most recently wrote to Shahid Khan, Chairman of Fulham FC, to congratulate him on his team’s ascendance to the Premier League and press upon him the importance of high profile clubs doing the responsible thing and becoming London Living Wage accredited. I was therefore delighted when he recently announced that Fulham would work towards Living Wage accreditation. I intend to write again to those Premier League clubs that have not yet gained accreditation, or set out their intention to do so, ahead of the start of the new season.

 

Good Work Standard

Question No: 2018/1798

Andrew Dismore

What stakeholders have you consulted on the formation of the Good Work Standard?

 

Written response from the Mayor

My Good Work Standard was informed by a public call for evidence process. This initially ran from 4 July to 16 August 2017, and was extended to the 18 September to allow some organisations more time to respond. 72 responses were received to a set of consultation questions asking for views about the goals, criteria, opportunities and challenges for employers. A further feedback session on 22 January 2018 with attendees representing approximately 55 business, public sector, civil society, and trade union organisations allowed officers to consider expert policy input alongside employers’ views and address some of the outstanding questions. My officers continue to engage and consult businesses of all sectors and sizes as we develop the Good Work Standard.

 

London STEM Strategy

Question No: 2018/1799

Andrew Dismore

Can you provide an update on the progress of your London STEM Strategy?

 

Written response from the Mayor

In autumn 2016, I gathered together over 60 key stakeholder organisations to discuss a citywide approach to STEM. The group’s recommendations have now been embedded in my Skills for Londoners Strategy and draft Economic Development Strategy, and delivery is now taking place through new and existing programmes. For example, I am on track to fund 5,000 young Londoners to achieve the CREST Award – the country’s top accreditation scheme for STEM projects. My RE:CODE London events will also engage over 3,000 primary students with coding skills by the end of the year. RE:CODE recently achieved national recognition for our innovative partnership with the Institute of Imagination and LEGO, winning the Digital Leader’s ‘Cross-Sector Digital Collaboration of the Year’.

 

STEM skills

Question No: 2018/1800

Andrew Dismore

A parliamentary report found that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Department for Education do not currently have sufficient understanding of what specific skills businesses really need or how Brexit will affect the already difficult task of ensuring the supply of STEM skills in the workforce. What can you do to ensure STEM shortages are addressed in London?

 

Written response from the Mayor

In June, I published London’s first ever skills and adult education strategy – Skills for Londoners. As part of the strategy, by the end of this year I will establish the London Occupational Skills Board, which will convene business and employer representatives to advise on how to improve and align skills provision, including specialist and higher-level skills provision, to meet skills needs in London. I will also commission analysis of how skills provision in London matches up to labour market need across London’s sectors, to help identify the challenges that are facing London’s economy. This will help to inform skills interventions in priority areas like STEM.

 

STEM and equality

Question No: 2018/1801

Andrew Dismore

What progress is being made on your programmes to increase the number of female and BAME Londoners taking up STEM skills?

 

Written response from the Mayor

I have invested £7m in my Digital Talent Programme, which aims to support more young women and young Londoners from diverse ethnic and disadvantaged backgrounds to enter digital occupations. We are currently funding six new digital skills training courses for 1,000 Londoners, including ‘digital bootcamp’ courses across a range of digital specialisms. The higher-level digital skills training strand of this programme is currently going through procurement, and a comprehensive ‘educator’ continued professional development package is going out to tender. I am also developing comprehensive European Social Fund skills programmes, targeted at ‘atrisk’ individuals, with a focus on digital and STEM skills. In addition, I have funded over 2,500 pupils from groups that are typically underrepresented in STEM to achieve the CREST Award – the country’s top accreditation scheme for STEM projects. This number will double by 2019.

 

Universal Credit

Question No: 2018/1802

Andrew Dismore

Will you be responding to the Government’s consultation which proposes to move all existing claimants of a working age income-related benefit to Universal Credit?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Universal Credit has the potential to improve and simplify work incentives. But as has been repeatedly demonstrated, most recently by the National Audit Office, the way in which it has been implemented has caused significant hardship to far too many claimants. Until now, these problems have only affected new benefit claimants or those who have undergone a change of circumstance. The Government’s proposed ‘managed migration’ of all remaining working-age benefit claimants next year poses a significant threat of harm being caused on a much larger scale. As such, I will be responding to the Social Security Advisory Committee’s consultation to ensure the Government approaches the migration in a way that protects the most vulnerable Londoners.

 

Brexit and legal services

Question No: 2018/1856

Andrew Dismore

Reports in the legal press suggest that Paris is setting up law courts applying English Law and undercutting fees in commercial cases, as a direct challenge to London’s courts, post Brexit. Have you seen these reports and what representations have you made about it?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

A1000/A406 connecting bridge

Question No: 2018/1857

Andrew Dismore

Cyclists have complained about the state of the A1000 on the bridge over the A406: the poor state of the tarmac around drain covers and other iron work and the metal of the expansion strip on the bridge sits proud of tarmac road surface. This results in cyclists having to take evasive action to avoid damage to bike wheels and/or an accident. Given the volume (and at quieter periods, the speed) of traffic on this stretch, were a cyclist to come off their bike it could well be difficult for vehicles to avoid them. Will you ensure that these hazards are dealt with promptly?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

Met Detectives

Question No: 2018/1858

Andrew Dismore

How many detectives short of the correct establishment is the Met?

 

Written response from the Mayor

As I set out in my response to Mayor’s Question 2018/1566 the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is reassessing the number of roles that need full detective skills. Under the current establishment target, as of June 2018, there were 482 Detective Constable vacancies. The establishment target is likely to change in response to the MPS assessment. In the meantime, the MPS continues its work to recruit more detectives. This month saw the passing out of the first cohort of direct entry detectives and further cohorts will follow later in the year.

 

ULEZ blue badge discounts

Question No: 2018/1859

Andrew Dismore

Vehicles registered for the Blue Badge Congestion Charge Discount will not receive a discount from the ULEZ but will continue to receive the 100% discount from the Congestion Charge; as the Blue Badge scheme is only for disabled Londoners, why cannot the exemption from the congestion charge also extend to the ULEZ?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

Barking to Gospel Oak Line

Question No: 2018/1860

Andrew Dismore

In May, Transport for London promised users of the Barking to Gospel Oak line that there would be 5 extra peak time trains until the longer electric trains were introduced later in the summer. Now that extra service has been withdrawn; and the electric trains introduction has slipped to November: what has been going on? And is this acceptable?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Additional trains have been temporarily operating on the Gospel Oak to Barking route to manage congestion during the busiest times and ahead of new, longer Class 710 trains being introduced in November. Typically, Transport for London sees a drop-in demand during the summer months, but will continue to operate these services as often as it can. As is standard practice with the introduction of any new trains, thorough testing, assurance, approvals and driver training must be carried out before the train can enter passenger service. The train manufacturer has also needed to do some further software development and testing on these high-tech trains, which has delayed their introduction to November. The new Class 710 trains will carry almost 700 people per train and feature a high capacity walk-through layout, doubling the capacity of the current diesel trains.

 

Station safety

Question No: 2018/1861

Andrew Dismore

On Tuesday 3rd July a resident taking care of the Community Garden at East Finchley Station noticed smoke coming from the rear entrance. This seems to have been due to a smoker discarding their cigarette onto dry leaves. However, there were no station staff present at the time, and the resident put the fire out herself, using her gardening equipment. During events such as these, are stations safe with such few members of staff around? Do you have any plans to review station staffing to improve safety?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Transport for London (TfL) has been investigating this incident since you brought it to their attention on 4 July 2018, and will be in touch with your office once this has concluded. I can confirm that two staff were on duty at East Finchley station on the afternoon of Tuesday 3 July. All London Underground (LU) stations are rostered to be staffed during operating hours. Stations located underground have specific staffing requirements and minimum staff numbers, which vary depending on the size of the station. This is a fire regulation requirement arising from King’s Cross fire in 1987.

While there is no regulatory or legal requirement for LU’s above ground stations to remain staffed when services are operating, TfL continues to plan to staff all stations at all such times. Sometimes operational requirements may mean that some above ground stations become unstaffed temporarily, for example when an incident occurs elsewhere on the line and the assistance of another member of staff is required. During these times the gates are temporarily left open, and the station remains safe to operate. This only ever relates to above ground stations.

TfL’s system of prioritisation means it is generally the quietest stations that may be left unstaffed, as staff are moved to higher priority locations. TfL’s internal processes ensure that, even without staffing available, these stations remain safe to operate.

TfL will continue to monitor the level of staffing across the network to ensure that customers are kept safe and receive the best possible level of service and assistance at all times.

Mill Hill East

Question No: 2018/1862

Andrew Dismore

I have previously raised the problem of Mill Hill East shuttle tube trains setting off while passengers are still disembarking at Finchley Central, to transfer; I was previously given assurances that the shuttle would wait to allow passengers to transfer, but this arrangement has started to break down meaning passengers then have a 15minute wait; will you ensure that Mill Hill trains wait for the incoming trains before setting off. Also, the 382 bus leaves at the same time as the shuttle from Mill Hill East which doesn’t even make using a bus an option when going from Mill Hill East in the direction of Finchley Central and beyond: can this be letter co-ordinated so that the buses go at the mid point of the shuttle timetable?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

BBC Maida Vale Studios

Question No: 2018/1863

Andrew Dismore

Do you support the campaign to save BBC Maida Vale Studios, (where arguably every significant pop artist has recorded there from the Beatles to Beyoncé as well as classical music, light entertainment and the pioneering Radiophonic Workshop) so as to safeguard this important part of London’s heritage, under threat from the BBC of closure and at risk of demolition and redevelopment?

 

Written response from the Mayor

I recognise the contribution that music produced at Maida Vale Studios has made to popular culture over the years.

 

The BBC has made the decision to relocate Maida Vale Studios and create new state-of-the-art facilities, building on the legacy at Maida Vale to bring great benefits to East London.

 

The BBC will join the list of other prestigious institutions – including the V&A, Sadler’s Wells, the Smithsonian, UCL and London College of Fashion – and be part of East Bank, a new cultural and education district at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It will bring jobs, growth and new opportunities to East London and London as a whole.

 

The new studios will allow BBC Music to create a home fit for the 21st century, bringing new music opportunities to East London and nurturing the Beatles and Beyoncé’s of the future. The BBC will also work with local communities including choirs and ensembles and bring Proms performances to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

 

I’m sure the BBC will be mindful of the history of the Maida Vale building in considering the future of the site.

 

Barnet food waste collection

Question No: 2018/1864

Andrew Dismore

Barnet Council took a decision on Tuesday 5 June to scrap food waste collection which is sent for Anaerobic Digestion. Instead, residents will be instructed to throw all food waste in to the general waste collection which will be sent for incineration. Given your Environment Strategies’ ambition to cut food waste by 20% per person by 2025 and 50% by 2030, do you agree that this is an environmentally retrograde step with a negative impact on the environment?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Comprehensive modelling for my London Environment Strategy suggests that the separate collection of food waste with onward processing for example via Anaerobic digestion is, in general, the most environmentally beneficial and least cost solution. This is supported by Defra’s Guidance on Applying the Waste Hierarchy, and is a position that has been supported by a range of research from the likes of WRAP and the Renewable Energy Association (REA) or further details, please see response to Mayor’s Question 2018/1755.

 

Tube noise [1]

Question No: 2018/1865

Andrew Dismore

Transport for London (TfL) has on a number of occasions now indicated that they are not able to do more to reduce disturbing tube noise affecting residents, effectively stating that they just have to put up with the increased noise levels. When this increased noise is caused by corrugated rail, will you instruct TfL to consider replacing the affected rails until a longer-term solution can be found?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Transport for London (TfL) will continue to examine all feasible means of minimising noise and limiting disruption to residents living close to the Tube. In areas where noise cannot currently be further reduced, TfL will continue to work alongside industry and academia to further understand noise and vibration, and to trial new products and innovative solutions. Rail corrugation can develop within months, and so replacing the affected rails would not be an effective long-term mitigation for residents.

 

Tube noise [2]

Question No: 2018/1866

Andrew Dismore

Tube noise from the Victoria Line has been adversely affecting residents in Fitzrovia. Transport for London stopped remedial work, as they had complaints of increased noise from passengers for the stretch of track affected. Do you think it is fair to put the interests of passengers for a short period of time, above that of residents who face the noise nuisance all the time?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Transport for London (TfL) is required to balance the interests of all groups affected by Tube noise, including local residents, passengers and members of staff. However, it is not the case that TfL has stopped works in this area. Resilient track fastenings were installed in this area in January and December 2017, following a number of noise complaints. Following further complaints in a nearby area, TfL engineers will visit the site by the end of July 2018 to determine what further noise mitigation measures can be carried out. I have asked that TfL officers update you following this visit.

 

Tube noise [3]

Question No: 2018/1867

Andrew Dismore

We are told by a Transport for London (TfL) press release that ‘state-of-the-art technology’ will increase the lifespan of the Elizabeth line with a rail milling train and two multi-purpose engineering trains, with delivery to London later this year. TfL says: ‘The 48 metre long rail milling train is the first of its kind to be used in the UK rail industry. It is able to scan the rails using electromagnetic crack detection, looking for any defects. If it identifies any issues with the track, it can mill the surface of the rail to remove defects and cracks, reducing wear on the new Elizabeth line train wheels and the tracks’. If this can be done for the Elizabeth Line, why cannot such a machine be purchased for the Northern Line, to reduce the noise from corrugated rails that is causing such misery to so many people living near the Northern Line: should they not have priority over a track that has not even been used yet?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

red routes

Question No: 2018/1868

Andrew Dismore

Why is Oxford Street not a red route while St John’s Wood Road is?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

Baker St and Gloucester Place

Question No: 2018/1869

Andrew Dismore

With the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street now not happening, is there any point in continuing with the conversion of Baker Street and Gloucester Place into a two way street?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

CS11 and the Royal Parks

Question No: 2018/1870

Andrew Dismore

What are the issues causing objections to CS11 from the Royal Parks; and what is the best estimate for when these issues can be resolved?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

 

Camden Town and Mornington Crescent planned engineering work

Question No: 2018/1871

Andrew Dismore

A constituent, living in Woodside Park and using Camden Town Station to get to and from work has raised the timetabling of works on the Northern Line. Planned engineering work on the escalator at Camden Town means the station entrance is closed in the afternoon/evening until late July. Many who would normally use the station therefore detoured to Mornington Crescent to access the Northern Line. However, planned engineering work on one of the two lifts at Mornington Crescent lasting until late June meant there was only one lift in use. The result: crowds of frustrated and weary passengers at street level unable to get into the one lift. Why could this work not have been coordinated better, so that the works on these neighbouring stations was not done at the same time?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Transport for London (TfL) plans and coordinates lift closures carefully so as to minimise the impact on customers. Engineering works at Camden Town Station have been planned and will be completed by the end of July 2018. However the lift at Mornington Crescent developed an unforeseen fault and a plan is being put in place to get it back in operation. Mornington Crescent is, therefore, currently operating with just one lift. TfL apologises for the inconvenience caused by this and is working to get the lift back into operation as quickly as possible.

 

HS2

Question No: 2018/1872

Andrew Dismore

As a consequence of HS2, Transport for London has introduced road restrictions and closures that have detrimentally affected traders in Drummond Street, already under pressure due to the impact on access to their businesses due to HS2 works. There is a lane running westbound in front of University College London Hospitals on the southern side of Euston Road. At present it is reserved for buses and black taxis. There is space at the junction to allow a few cars wishing to U-turn to proceed forward into the junction and wait until the traffic coming eastbound along Euston Road and heading for Gower Street southbound has cleared the junction. Those cars could then U-turn onto Euston Road eastbound (the northern side of the carriageway) without any significant change needed in the phasing of the lights. It is highly unlikely that there would be more than one or two cars wanting to do so at each phase. The option to do this U-turn was removed by the Euston Circus works some time ago, without any consideration of the damage that the construction of HS2 would do to access to the Drummond Street area. As an alternative, will you reinstate the right-hand turn from Hampstead Road northbound onto Drummond Street eastbound. Those lights have a very long dwell and without that right turn or the previous option, traffic coming from the east to Drummond Street will be forced to go Hampstead Road and do a loop via William Road and Stanhope Street in order to get onto Drummond Street eastbound (having already been forced to take a substantial detour via various traffic lights in order to be able to go north up Hampstead Road). Without either of these options the much-loved restaurants and shops of Drummond Street face a bleak future. Will you ask TfL to reinstate the possibility to U-turn from westbound to eastbound at Euston Circus?

 

Written response from the Mayor

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.