Dear Editor, I write in support of the proposal for an eruv in Camden. It would make a huge difference to the lives of Orthodox Jewish residents in Hampstead, West Hampstead and Belsize Park, yet would be of no detriment to anyone else. I well recall some of the initial controversy concerning the first eruv in Barnet 15 years or […]
Read moreDear editor, So Conservative GLA member Brian Coleman says the electorate “want someone who gets things done” for Camden, (CNJ 12/4/12), implying himself. But just what has he done for Camden? The Conservative Party leaflet page supposedly about him does not list a single Coleman outcome, but merely regurgitates Mayor Johnson’s alleged achievements. The inference can only be that Mr […]
Read moreCongratulations to Arjun on a great result in the East Finchley by election last night: Labour 2117 67.8% Con 543 17.4% LD 461 14.8% Labour share of the vote up 24.7% on 2010 Conservative share down 8.5% on 2010 A magnificent 16.6% swing Con to Lab! Three-quarters of Liberal Democrat voters deserted them. The Green Party […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly candidate for Barnet and Camden has today released papers which he has just received in response to a freedom of information request to Barnet Council concerning Hendon Crematorium and Cemetery. Mr Dismore, prior to becoming MP for Hendon, was a Westminster City councillor at the time of the infamous Westminster Council cemeteries scandal in […]
Read moreDear Editor Conservative Barnet Council’s negative approach to libraries can be contrasted with Labour Camden Council. When facing far worse Coalition Government budget cuts than Barnet, Camden worked constructively with the communities concerned and have saved three libraries through active and encouraging engagement. However, Conservative Barnet Council has strung along users of Friern Barnet Library appallingly. It is now abundantly […]
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