I organised a visit with Tulip Siddiq MP for Val Shawcross, Deputy Mayor for Transport and TfL officers to come to West Hampstead to look at solutions for the step free issue at the Jubilee Line tube station. I met with City Hall planning officers to discuss HS2 matters that come within the GLA framework. I again asked a number […]
Read moreThe central government Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has updated the rateable value of all business properties. The rateable value is used to calculate business rates, which are then collected by councils. London as a whole will see very high increases, but especially so for businesses in central London. If you are a business owner you should go online to check their draft rateable […]
Read moreI have put a couple of new briefings on my website, on the impact of Brexit on SMEs, and on financial services. These follow the discussion we had at the Economy Committee on aspects of Brexit. During the Assembly Plenary with London and Partners (the organisation charged with attracting inward investment to London) and the Deputy Mayor for Business, I […]
Read moreResponding to the announcement that the Mayor of London has ordered an inquiry into the finances of the Olympic Stadium, and reports that the cost of retractable seating has risen from an estimated £300,000 to £8 million, Labour London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “This is a staggering burden to place on taxpayers. It’s only a year ago […]
Read moreHighbury Magistrates warrants Question No: 2016/3907 Andrew Dismore I understand that Highbury magistrates are unique in insisting that warrants are served within 24 hours of being signed off, even though the resources the police may need to serve a warrant may not be immediately available. Will you make appropriate representations to the magistrates over this policy? Written response from the […]
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