Building Community Connectors London is a diverse city but studies show that this is mainly on the surface with real integration often absent – between different faiths, different races, different areas and different incomes. This lack of proper connection can create isolation, distrust and fear. Grenfell Tower shows the impact of this fundamental disconnect not just in how the situation […]
Read more2017/2935 – Lessons Learnt from Grenfell Tower Andrew Dismore AM How soon can lessons be learnt from the Grenfell Tower fire? Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London): I will begin by just saying that I am sure all of us have in our thoughts and prayers the families and friends of the victims and everyone affected by this fire. […]
Read moreFurther to my survey last year, the Economy Committee of the GLA doing a survey on the impact of Brexit. You can access it here: https://www.surveygizmo.eu/s3/90041208/Brexit Please share this widely.
Read moreGolders Green underground station Question No: 2017/2920 Andrew Dismore Golders Green underground station has lifts from street level to the platform level. However there is a significant step up from the platform to the carriage. To board at Golders Green with a wheelchair or mobility scooter requires ramp assistance which takes time and requires station staff. Golders Green could be […]
Read moreYou may be interested in the below press release from the Mayor: https://www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/mayoral/mayor-busts-myth-london-gets-too-much-funding Which is reproduced below: Mayor busts myth London gets more than fair share of transport funding 20 July 2017 London Bridge has almost twice as many passengers a day as all Birmingham’s stations put together Total amount spent on railways per journey in London is amongst lowest […]
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