One of this period’s highlights was meeting Sir David Attenborough , at the Conservation Volunteers’ presentation and tree planting in honour of his 90th birthday, in Waterlow Park , Highgate While there, I also took the opportunity to visit the restoration works underway at Lauderdale House, which are very impressive.
Read moreJules Pipe, formerly executive elected Mayor for Hackney took up office as Deputy Mayor for Planning on 1st August. City Hall plans to scrap the much abused and misused developers’ viability assessments for affordable housing contributions by introducing a non-negotiable 35% flat rate for private sector schemes. This move would represent a shift away from how affordable housing levels […]
Read moreThe most important news is that the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan Howe, has announced his retirement with effect from early next year. The appointment of his successor is in the gift of the Home Secretary, with ‘due regard’ to the Mayor’s views. During the summer break I met with the Borough Commanders in both Camden and Barnet. The […]
Read moreThere are a couple of important local issues to report on first. The proposal from TfL to end the current 13 bus route is disingenuous. I have been campaigning against the removal of the route, working with local residents and the local Labour Party. See also: Letter For Publication On 13 Bus Route Joint Letter To Editors On 13 Bus […]
Read moreSadiq Khan has re-formed the London Finance Commission with LSE’s Professor Tony Travers again as Chair. The object is to improve the tax and public spending arrangements for London in order to promote jobs, growth and greater equality, which will need greater devolution. This will build on the Commission’s previous work and recommendations in light of the changed circumstances, following […]
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