Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, today met the head teacher of Avanti House School to object to the school’s proposals for a permanent site at Broadfields and a temporary site in the Fairway. Mr Dismore said: “I made it absolutely clear to the school that both proposals were unacceptable to local residents and […]
Read more“What happened yesterday in Woolwich is truly horrific. My thoughts go out to all the family and friends of the serviceman murdered in a brutal act of violence. Whilst we now reflect on what happened, it is important that we let the Police and senior ministers get on with investigating what happened – unhindered by politicians, as they did in […]
Read moreThe Metropolitan Police’s latest figures reveal that 160 police officers have been cut in Camden and 91 in Barnet since May 2010. London has seen a decrease of over 2,900 police officers across the city. Since his re-election last May Boris Johnson has cut over 1,300 police officers – despite promising an extra 1,000. The latest drop in police […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore AM, London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, has today submitted objections to the planning application for the West Hendon Estate ( copy attached). Mr Dismore said: “I have five main reasons to object to the scheme: 1) Existing residents should be the priority, and under the Council’s proposals they are clearly not. 2) The density is above […]
Read moreThe London Fire Brigade have released details of increased response times for local wards in London. The statistics reveal that 41 local wards in London will now fall outside of the target response time, due to the Mayor’s decision to cut 12 fire stations, 18 fire engines and 520 firefighters. This is on top of the 267 already falling outside […]
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