Barnet and Camden Labour London Assembly member Andrew Dismore challenged Mayor Boris Johnson during Mayor’s Questions today over the Conservative Government’s scheme to allow house building in the Green Belt. Dismore questions Boris on Green Belt from Andrew Dismore on Vimeo. The Mayor indicated that he stuck by the London Plan, which does not permit development in the Green Belt, […]
Read moreDear editor, Of course it is good to see the various Christmas markets and fairs around the borough at this time of year, and indeed in the Summer, the school fairs too. However, Councillor Hart, like the rest of Barnet’s Conservative Councillors, is going round wearing rose tinted spectacles, and, to mix a metaphor, turning a blind eye to the […]
Read moreCHAIR: Okay. We’ll take that as your final plea and we’ll reflect on what you’ve said. I think you do have a good point, that where there are local businesses, small businesses, being disrupted, I don’t think it unreasonable, if possible, for the contractors locally to put work in your direction. I’ve noticed about Central London, it’s very difficult to […]
Read moreBarnet and Camden Labour London Assembly member Andrew Dismore AM yesterday gave evidence to the HS2 Select. Committee in the House of Commons. (Video http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/e1f3932a-7362-405a-8513-216d3ff71ecb at 17.21 hours through to 17.39) Mr Dismore highlighted: HS2’s poor record of community engagement and that the assurances gained so far are only for more of the same; the need for community representation on […]
Read moreBarnet and Camden Labour London Assembly and City Hall Police Committee member Andrew Dismore AM raised the impact of excessive alcohol consumption on policing and Camden’s night time economy during a meeting of the Police Committee, which started an inquiry into the effects of alcohol on London’s night time economy. (NTE) (Click here to see video link) Mr Dismore said: […]
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