Late November 2019 written answers
Speed of remediation buildings with ACM cladding (2)
Question No: 2019/17640
Andrew Dismore
For buildings in the private sector where the GLA has administered the cladding remediation fund, what is the average time between a) a plan being put in place for ACM cladding remediation to remediation works beginning, b) remediation works starting to remediation works completing, and c) from a plan being put in place to remediation works finishing?
Answer for Speed of remediation buildings with ACM cladding (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 17 September, 2019
Officers are drafting a response
Speed of remediation buildings with ACM cladding (2)
The Mayor
Last updated: 13 December, 2019
The Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Fund will open for applications later in September. The GLA has not yet received any full applications and therefore no remediation plans or dates have been shared.
Question No: 2019/19933
Andrew Dismore
How many victims of crime in Bloomsbury and the West End in the last 12 months were a) tourists and other visitors to London; and b) local residents?
Answer for Victims of crime
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 October, 2019
Officers are drafting a response
Victims of crime
The Mayor
Last updated: 13 December, 2019
Please see the attached spreadsheet for the period specified. It should be noted that the MPS can only identify those victims who self-declare as a tourist to London or a local resident. It is not a mandatory requirement for a victim of crime to supply an address.
| Bloomsbury Ward, Camden | West End Ward, Westminster | |||||||||
| Bloomsbury Ward, Camden | West End Ward, Westminster | |||||||||
| Year and Month of Offence | Not a Tourist | Tourist* | %age Tourist | Total Victims | Year and Month of Offence | Not a Tourist | Tourist* | %age Tourist | Total Victims | |
| Oct-18 | 482 | 22 | 4.4% | 504 | Oct-18 | 1719 | 44 | 2.5% | 1763 | |
| Nov-18 | 517 | 15 | 2.8% | 532 | Nov-18 | 1927 | 59 | 3.0% | 1986 | |
| Dec-18 | 543 | 16 | 2.9% | 559 | Dec-18 | 2199 | 92 | 4.0% | 2291 | |
| Jan-19 | 561 | 10 | 1.8% | 571 | Jan-19 | 1960 | 66 | 3.3% | 2026 | |
| Feb-19 | 564 | 21 | 3.6% | 585 | Feb-19 | 1979 | 64 | 3.1% | 2043 | |
| Mar-19 | 637 | 16 | 2.5% | 653 | Mar-19 | 2147 | 66 | 3.0% | 2213 | |
| Apr-19 | 575 | 15 | 2.5% | 590 | Apr-19 | 2074 | 73 | 3.4% | 2147 | |
| May-19 | 553 | 14 | 2.5% | 567 | May-19 | 1990 | 50 | 2.5% | 2040 | |
| Jun-19 | 500 | 33 | 6.2% | 533 | Jun-19 | 1984 | 93 | 4.5% | 2077 | |
| Jul-19 | 562 | 39 | 6.5% | 601 | Jul-19 | 1910 | 80 | 4.0% | 1990 | |
| Aug-19 | 557 | 33 | 5.6% | 590 | Aug-19 | 1754 | 74 | 4.0% | 1828 | |
| Sep-19 | 508 | 11 | 2.1% | 519 | Sep-19 | 1768 | 51 | 2.8% | 1819 | |
| Grand Total | 6559 | 245 | 3.6% | 6804 | Grand Total | 23411 | 812 | 3.4% | 24223 | |
| *NOTE: for the purpose of this request, “tourist” is defined as any victim where the Victim Code of Practice (VCOP) Action Code is either ‘CC – No Letter, Victim tourist’ or ‘EM – Foreign Visitor VSS’ or ‘EN – Foreign Visitor No VSS’ | ||||||||||
Question No: 2019/20522
Andrew Dismore
When was the decision taken to accede to the RMT’s demands for action to remove in-carriage noise through the removal of PV pads?
Answer for Tube noise [1]
The Mayor
Last updated: 13 December, 2019
Officers are drafting a response
Tube noise [1]
The Mayor
Last updated: 13 December, 2019
Following constructive discussions with the Tube unions in recent months, Transport for London (TfL) has rightly committed to reducing in-carriage noise levels, which impact both passengers and Train Operators.
The causes of Tube noise, including in-carriage noise, are complex and there is not a one-size-fits-all solution. While Pandrol Vanguard (PV) has been linked to in-carriage noise in some locations, there may be other locations where its installation is not the cause.
TfL is trialing an alternative track fastening, manufactured by Delkor, on the Jubilee line. PV has been removed in this area to allow for the Delkor product to be fitted. This trial will establish whether the product can reduce noise and vibration for local residents while also addressing in-carriage noise. In the meantime, an enhanced and targeted rail grinding plan is being used to address in-carriage noise.
Question No: 2019/20530
Andrew Dismore
I am pleased to see that TfL have been removing graffiti from the North Circular between Henley’s Corner and East Finchley High Road, however there is considerably more work still to be done, and the persistent problem of weeds remain along the pavement. Will you ask TfL to remove the weeds on both sides, and finish off the cleansing works?
Answer for North Circular cleanliness
The Mayor
Last updated: 13 December, 2019
Officers are drafting a response
North Circular cleanliness
The Mayor
Last updated: 13 December, 2019
Environmental Protection duties such as sweeping and cleaning of the highways are the responsibility of the boroughs. However, Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for the weed treatments and will continue to work with the local boroughs to improve the appearance of A406. The ongoing night works are scheduled to continue through November and December, and include annual weed treatments, cleaning of graffiti, hedge cutting, other standard maintenance and removal of detritus.
